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Java module migration strategies

Java module migration strategies refer to the architectural approaches and tactical steps required to transition existing Java applications to the Java Platform Module System (JPMS), also known as Project Jigsaw^[100-InBox__java-Jigsaw.md].

Overview

Migrating to a modular architecture involves structuring code into modules, which group related packages and resources while explicitly declaring dependencies.^[100-InBox__java-Jigsaw.md] This process is designed to enhance Strong encapsulation and reliable configuration^[100-InBox__java-Jigsaw.md].

Key Concepts

  • JPMS (Project Jigsaw): The standard technology introduced to define modules and manage their interactions within the Java ecosystem^[100-InBox__java-Jigsaw.md].
  • Modularization: The restructuring practice of moving from a classpath-based application to a module-path-based application^[100-InBox__java-Jigsaw.md].
  • Java
  • [[Software architecture]]
  • [[Legacy modernization]]

Sources

  • 100-InBox__java-Jigsaw.md