Our Hibernate ORM version is 5.5, but 5.5 is EOL now, we want change to another Non-EOL version, seems only 5.3 and 5.6 support JAVA 8, both 5.3 and 5.6 are limited-support version, the recent update on version 5.3 at 2024-02-08, but the recent update on version 5.6 at 2023-02-06, not sure which version will EOL firstly.
Hello, @zhk my sedgwick
Let’s focus on the information you need.
Regarding your Hibernate ORM version choice, here’s a concise summary:
Hibernate ORM 5.3:
Pros: Supports Java 8 (which aligns with your requirement).
Cons: Limited support, older version, and newer features may not be available.
Hibernate ORM 5.6:
Pros: Supports Java 8, 11, 17, and 18. Offers more recent features.
Cons: Also in limited support, but it’s a more up-to-date version.
Given that both versions are in limited support, consider your specific project needs and whether the additional features in 5.6 are essential. If possible, upgrading to a newer series might be beneficial.
I hope this info is helpful to you.
Best Regard,
Gregory Chavez
Unless you are a Red Hat customer, you should always be using the latest Hibernate ORM version. Limited support versions only receive updates that are requested by Red Hat customers, so as a regular user, you won’t receive any bug fixes.