Inquiry about Alternatives to commons-el Supporting Java 17

[Anitha Ramatenki <an...@infor.com.INVALID>]

Dear Apache Commons Team,

I hope this message finds you well.

I am currently working on updating a Java project from Java 8 to Java 17. The project makes extensive use of the commons-el library. However, I have noticed that commons-el is no longer actively maintained, with the last update being published in February 2013.

While researching alternatives, I came across Apache Commons JEXL. However, I noted from the documentation that JEXL is not a compatible implementation of the EL as defined in JSTL 1.1 (JSR-052) or JSP 2.0 (JSR-152) specifications. Since my project requires compatibility with these specifications, I am seeking guidance on the following:


  *   Is there a recommended alternative within the Apache Commons family or any other library that offers similar functionality to commons-el and supports Java 17?
  *   Are there any migration guides or best practices for transitioning from commons-el to a more modern and supported library?

Thank you for your time and assistance. I appreciate any guidance you can provide.

Thanks,
Anitha