From b4cfd0ec7a5dd7d9016d85d16dd655326ada5a4b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Stephan Rauh <3045767+stephanrauh@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Mon, 12 Aug 2024 18:04:52 +0200
Subject: [PATCH] updated the README
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README.md | 22 +++++++++++++++++++---
1 file changed, 19 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-)
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 984b3637..ed51b217 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -16,6 +16,11 @@ To learn more about the framework, take a look at [BootsFaces.net](http://www.b
The source for our page can be found on GitHub. If you want to have a deeper look on how to use the library or found a mistake, visit the [Showcase Project](https://github.com/TheCoder4eu/BootsFacesWeb) or the [Examples Project](https://github.com/TheCoder4eu/BootsFaces-examples).
+### Version 2.0.0
+At the momemnt, we've started publishing version 2.0.0. Basically, that's a considerable number of bug fixes, plus support for JakartaEE. We've dropped support for the old `javax` namespace.
+
+The minumum required version of Java is Java 11.
+
### State of the project
At the moment, this project is not maintained actively. If you need a feature, please send us a pull request so we can build a new version. It's a good idea to reach out to use beforehand, so we can check if (or make sure that) we've got enough time to review your PR and to publish a new version.
@@ -34,6 +39,18 @@ Starting with version 2.0.0, BootsFaces requires JSF 4.0. It's no longer compati
2.0.0-SNAPSHOT
+You can also get a version that's compiled to Java 17:
+
+
+ net.bootsfaces
+ bootsfaces
+ 2.0.0-SNAPSHOT
+ java17
+
+
+Probably, there's no big difference between the Java 17 build and the Java 11 build. However, in the past,
+there is at least one Java version that ran newer builds faster than older builds.
+
### Gradle
compile 'net.bootsfaces:bootsfaces:2.0.0-SNAPSHOT'
@@ -48,9 +65,8 @@ If you want to get your feet wet yourself, we suggest you to take a look at our
### Notes on the new Java Release Cycle
As of March 20, 2018 a new six-month Java release scheme has been adopted.
-There will be three years between a LTS release and the next and Java 11 has been the next LTS after Java 8(LTS). Bootsfaces currently supports Java 11 LTS and Java 17 LTS, since Java 8 support has been Dropped in Jakarta 10.
-
-For simplicity, BootsFaces will support the Java releases supported by Jakarta EE, which in version 11 might be only Java 21+.
+There will be three years between a LTS release and the next and Java 11 has been the next LTS after Java 8(LTS). Bootsfaces currently supports Java 11 LTS, Java 17 LTS,
+and Java 21 LTS. Older versions of Java are not supported.
With Gradle, you can build the library using the following Targets: