Update Development Environment
Before upgrading your Bloomreach Content implementation project from version 16 to version 17, update your development environment to meet the new requirements.
Maven 3.9 Required
Bloomreach Content 17 requires Maven version 3.9.0 or higher to build projects. Use the latest available Maven 3.9.x release for best compatibility.
Java 21 Required
Bloomreach Content 17.0 increases the required Java version from Java 17 to Java 21. Update your local development, CI, and server environments to use Java 21.
For details, see:
Remove Chinese UI Extensions
Support for the Chinese UI has been removed in version 17. If your project includes extensions or modifications for Chinese labels, remove these customizations before upgrading.