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Create java-8 backport of Jetty-12.x/EE8

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#14,029 opened on Nov 13, 2025

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Description

Jetty version(s) Jetty-12

Enhancement Description

Create a version of jetty-12/EE8 that will run on java-8

Contributor guide

Research direction
Analyze the differences between Jetty 12/EE8 and Java 8, and identify required changes to ensure compatibility. Focus on dependencies, language features, and APIs that need backporting.
Tech stack
java
Domain
backend
Issue type
Feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
3-5 days
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Mostly clear
Prerequisites
JavaGit
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
20