Whether Jasper Report Library 6.21.3 is backward compatible ?

[rachana23]

Hello,

I had upgraded jasper library version in my java project from 6.10.0 to 6.21.3. I was able to run few of my reports that were compiled in 6.10.0 using 6.21.3 Jasper Report Library.

Could anyone help in confirming whether Jasper Report Library 6.21.3 is backward compatible?  

 

Thank you in advance.

 

[Shubham]

Hello Rachana,

JasperReports Library is generally backward compatible, meaning newer versions can often run reports compiled with older versions of the library. However, full backward compatibility is not always guaranteed. Specific changes or deprecations between versions can sometimes cause issues, especially if your reports rely on certain features or APIs that may have changed.

Below are few points to consider:

- Check the release notes for versions between 6.10.0 and 6.21.3. JasperReports may have deprecated some methods or features that your older reports might use. If your reports are affected, you might need to adjust or refactor them.

- Since some of your reports are already running successfully with the new library, it suggests that core backward compatibility is intact for those cases. However, thoroughly test all reports, especially those with complex logic or customizations, to ensure they work as expected with the upgraded library.

 

Thanks.

[rachana23]

Hello Shubham .

Thank you for the response.

We had  text wrapping issues when we upgraded some of the reports to 6.21.3  .As you mentioned that could be changes /deprecations between versions.

I will be considering the factors you have mentioned as I continue to upgrade those reports.

Thank you once again for the suggestions.

 

Thanks.