The AWS SDK for Java 1.x reached end-of-support on December 31, 2025. We recommend that you migrate to the AWS SDK for Java 2.x to continue receiving new features, availability improvements, and security updates.
Use build tools
The use of build tools helps manage the development of Java projects. Several build tools are available, but we show how to get up and running with two popular build tools--Maven and Gradle. This topic shows you how to use these build tools manage the SDK for Java dependencies that you need for your projects.