Posted by: Legacy Dev Team | Category: Maintenance & Legacy Systems
javac -source 1.6 -target 1.6 MyApp.java Note: You cannot use try-with-resources (Java 7) or Lambdas (Java 8). Java 6 is raw loops and finally blocks. If you are reading this because you can upgrade: Do it. Move to Java 11 or 17. The performance and security improvements are staggering. java 1.6.0
Handle it with care, keep it locked down, and never point it at the internet. Do you still have a Java 6 horror story? Drop it in the comments below! Posted by: Legacy Dev Team | Category: Maintenance