By name: assess description: Assess a Java project's modernization posture — Java version, framework versions, dependency health, vulnerabilities, and migration opportunities
Assess
Evaluate a Java project's modernization posture and produce actionable findings.
Assessment Areas
| Area | What's Checked |
|---|---|
| Java version | Current JDK version vs. latest LTS |
| Framework versions | Spring Boot, Jakarta EE, etc. vs. latest stable |
| Dependencies | Outdated libraries, known CVEs, deprecated artifacts |
| Migration candidates | Services with Azure equivalents (storage, messaging, identity, etc.) |
| Code patterns | Deprecated API usage, hardcoded secrets, non-portable patterns |
| Build health | Build tool version, plugin versions, build success |
Steps
- Scan the project — Analyze
pom.xml/build.gradle, source code, and configuration files. - Identify findings — Categorize by area (Java version, frameworks, dependencies, migrations, code patterns).
- Prioritize — Rank findings by impact and effort (quick wins first, then larger efforts).
- Report — Present a structured summary with:
- Current state (versions, dependencies, services)
- Recommended actions (ordered by priority)
- Estimated complexity for each action (low / medium / high)
Guidelines
- Assessment is read-only — do not modify any project files.
- Be specific about version numbers and CVE IDs when reporting vulnerabilities.
- Distinguish between critical issues (security, EOL runtime) and improvements (newer framework features).
- When multiple upgrade paths exist, mention all viable options.