Java Migration · Loughborough
Java Migration in Loughborough
Java version migrations for Loughborough organisations, where one boundary is considerably harder than the rest. Moving off Java 8 crosses the introduction of the module system and the tightening of reflective access — so libraries that reached into internals stop working, and those are exactly the libraries that older applications depend on.
Why this comes up
The problem
The application is on Java 8, and two frameworks it depends on rely on reflective access that newer versions no longer permit.
What you get
What we deliver
- The specific boundary identified, since not all version jumps are equivalent
- Dependencies assessed for reflective access and continued maintenance
- Removed APIs found and replaced before the runtime change rather than after
- Build tooling updated, as older versions frequently cannot target newer runtimes
- Performance re-measured, since defaults and collector behaviour have changed
- A long-term support target chosen rather than the newest available release
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Thirty minutes, no charge, no sales script. You leave with a written summary of what java migration would actually involve — whether or not you use us.
Working in Loughborough
East Midlands
Loughborough punches well above its size on research and sports technology, and spin-outs from the university are a recurring source of work that starts as a prototype and needs to become a product.
University spin-outs and sports technology firms make up much of the work, usually turning a working prototype into something robust enough for customers.
Sectors we work with in Loughborough
- Sports Technology
- Higher Education
- Engineering
- Research & Development
What we work with
Technologies and platforms
- Java
- JVM
- Maven
- Gradle
Who we work with
Industries we serve
- Financial services
- Insurance
- Manufacturing
- Public sector
- Enterprise software
Why us
Why Loughborough businesses choose Asionis
- Projects typically launched within 4–8 weeks
- No long-term contracts required
- All team members UK-based
- Dedicated account manager and development team
- Transparent reporting with monthly performance metrics
- Scalable from startup to enterprise
How we work
- Step 1
Free consultation
A 30-minute call to understand the problem. You keep the written summary either way.
- Step 2
Proposal
Scope, timeline and a fixed price, in writing, before anything starts.
- Step 3
Build
Short cycles with regular check-ins, so you see progress rather than hear about it.
- Step 4
Launch and support
We handle the go-live and stay available afterwards.
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Java Migration in Loughborough — common questions
- Why is the Java 8 boundary so much harder?
- Because the platform changed how code may reach into internals. Libraries that relied on that access break, and long-lived applications tend to depend on exactly those libraries — so the work is replacing dependencies rather than adjusting your own code.
- Are later jumps easier?
- Substantially. Once past that boundary, moving between long-term releases is usually a matter of updating dependencies and checking removed APIs — which is why organisations that make the first jump find subsequent upgrades a fraction of the effort.
- Do we need to change build tooling?
- Frequently yes. Older build tools and plugins cannot target newer runtimes, so the build itself becomes part of the migration — and it is worth handling first, because you cannot test anything until it produces an artefact.
- Will performance change?
- Generally for the better, and not identically. Collector defaults and runtime behaviour have moved considerably, so re-measuring after migration is worthwhile — both to capture the improvement and to catch anything that regressed for your particular workload.
- Do you work with businesses across Leicestershire?
- Yes. We are based in Leicester, United Kingdom and work with clients throughout East Midlands, including Loughborough and the surrounding Leicestershire area. Most collaboration happens remotely, and we travel for kick-offs and key milestones.
- What kind of Loughborough businesses do you usually work with?
- University spin-outs and sports technology firms make up much of the work, usually turning a working prototype into something robust enough for customers. Beyond that we work across Sports Technology, Higher Education, Engineering and Research & Development.
- Do you cover the areas around Loughborough?
- Yes — we work throughout East Midlands, including Leicester, Nottingham, Derby. Loughborough is an urban area of roughly 60,000+, and we take on work across the wider Leicestershire region rather than the city boundary alone.
Talk to us about Java Migration in Loughborough
A 30-minute call with someone who would actually work on it. No sales script, no obligation.
- Projects typically launched within 4–8 weeks
- No long-term contracts required
- All team members UK-based
- Dedicated account manager and development team
- Transparent reporting with monthly performance metrics
- Scalable from startup to enterprise