Modern Java at Stripe: Language upgrades as a service

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This post details the practical implementation of Stripe's 'language upgrades as a service' model for modernizing its Java codebase. It elaborates on the engineering challenges and solutions involved in upgrading a large Java codebase to newer versions, emphasizing the benefits of this approach for developer productivity and system maintainability. It discusses the trade-offs and strategies employed to ensure a smooth and efficient upgrade process across a massive codebase.