Identifying and addressing deprecated library usage in Adobe Experience Manager
This article explains how to identify deprecated libraries or packages in Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) and outlines steps to update or replace them to maintain compatibility and security.
Description description
Environment
Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) (all versions)
Symptoms
Administrators or developers need to determine which deprecated libraries or packages are present in their AEM environment and what actions are required to update or replace them. No specific error messages or stack traces may be present.
Cause
Deprecated packages are periodically removed or replaced in newer versions of AEM. Continued use of these packages can lead to compatibility or security issues. Identifying and updating deprecated packages helps ensure long-term support and stability.
Resolution resolution
Follow the steps below to resolve the issue:
- Access the AEM Web Console by navigating to
/system/console/bundlesin your browser while logged in as an administrator. - Review the list of installed bundles and their versions. Look for any bundles marked as Deprecated or with warning indicators.
- Refer to the official Adobe Experience Manager documentation for your specific version to find lists of deprecated or removed APIs and packages.
- Use static code analysis tools or your integrated development environment (IDE) to search your custom codebase for usage of deprecated classes, methods, or packages. Pay attention to any warnings or deprecation notices during build or deployment.
- Review the release notes and migration guides for your AEM version for announcements about deprecated or removed features.
- For each deprecated package identified, consult the documentation for recommended alternatives or migration steps, and update your codebase and dependencies accordingly.
- After making updates, verify that your application builds and deploys successfully and that deprecated package warnings are resolved.