jetty/jetty.project

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

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#14029 opened on Nov 13, 2025

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EnhancementHelp WantedJVM Issue

Description

Jetty version(s) Jetty-12

Enhancement Description

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

Contributor guide

Tech stack
java
Domain
backendbuild system
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
4
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
over 1 week
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
Java 8Jetty architectureMaven build systemGit
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
10
Research direction
Investigate the current Jetty 12.x codebase to identify Java 8 incompatible language features and APIs. Review the build configuration (e.g., pom.xml files) to understand how to set up conditional compilation for Java 8. Check issue #14029 comments for any maintainer guidance on which modules are in scope. Consider creating a prototype branch to test the feasibility of the backport.