Elastic Beanstalk has always been about abstracting away the grunt work of deployment. It lets you upload your application, and it handles the provisioning, load balancing, auto-scaling, and monitoring. Now, with Corretto 25 on AL2023 in the mix, it’s a compelling option for Java shops looking to modernize their deployments.
So, what does Corretto 25 bring to the table? Beyond the general performance improvements you’d expect from a new Java release, it offers some specific enhancements that are particularly relevant for cloud deployments:
- Compact Object Headers: Reduced memory footprint, leading to potentially lower costs.
- Ahead-of-Time (AOT) Caching: Faster startup times, crucial for responsive applications.
- Structured Concurrency: Simplified multithreading, making it easier to write robust and scalable applications.
These features, combined with AL2023’s inherent security benefits, make for a potent combination for cloud-native Java development.
Spinning up an Elastic Beanstalk environment with Corretto 25 is straightforward. You can do it through the Elastic Beanstalk Console, the AWS Command Line Interface (CLI), or the AWS API. The choice is yours, depending on your preferred workflow.
Amazon has made sure this platform is generally available in all commercial regions where Elastic Beanstalk operates, including the AWS GovCloud (US) Regions. For a complete rundown of regional availability, check out the AWS Regions page.
Digging Deeper
For those wanting to dive into the nitty-gritty details, the Elastic Beanstalk developer guide provides comprehensive documentation on using Java SE platforms. And if you’re new to Elastic Beanstalk altogether, the product page offers a good overview of its capabilities.
This update highlights a broader trend: the continuous evolution of cloud platforms to better serve developers. By providing managed environments with the latest language features, AWS is lowering the barrier to entry for building and deploying sophisticated applications. This allows developers to focus on innovation rather than infrastructure management, which is ultimately good for everyone.
