Developer guide - AWS SDK for Java 2.x
The AWS SDK for Java provides a Java API for AWS services. Using the SDK, you can easily build Java applications that work with Amazon S3, Amazon EC2, DynamoDB, and more.
The AWS SDK for Java 2.x is a major rewrite of the version 1.x code base. It’s built
on top of Java 8+ and adds several frequently requested features. These include support for
non-blocking I/O and the ability to plug in a different HTTP implementation at runtime. For
more information see the AWS blog
We regularly add support for new services to the AWS SDK for Java. For a list of changes and features
in a particular version, view the
change log
Get started with the SDK
If you’re ready to get hands-on with the SDK, follow the Quick Start tutorial.
To set up your development environment, see Setting up.
If you’re currently using version 1.x of the SDK for Java, see Migrating to version 2 for specific guidance.
For information on making requests to Amazon S3, DynamoDB, Amazon EC2 and other AWS services, see Using the SDK for Java and Working with AWS services.
Developing mobile applications
If you’re a mobile app developer, Amazon Web Services provides the
AWS Amplify
Maintenance and support for SDK major versions
For information about maintenance and support for SDK major versions and their underlying dependencies, see the following in the AWS SDKs and Tools Reference Guide
Additional resources
In addition to this guide, the following are valuable online resources for AWS SDK for Java developers:
Features not yet in version 2 of the SDK
See the following Github issues for details about additional features not yet in 2.x. Comments and feedback are also welcome.
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High-level libraries
Contributing to the SDK
Developers can also contribute feedback through the following channels:
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Submit issues on GitHub:
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Join an informal chat about SDK on the AWS SDK for Java 2.x gitter channel