This major version upgrade from 1.2.0 to 1.5.25 introduces significant breaking changes, including a required JDK and SLF4J version bump, which can cause logging to fail if not addressed.

Highlights:

• Java & SLF4J Version: The minimum required Java version is now 11 (up from 8), and the required SLF4J version is 2.0.x (up from 1.7.x). Mismatched SLF4J versions may cause logging to stop working.
• Jakarta EE Namespace: Optional components like <code>SMTPAppender</code> now use the <code>jakarta.</code> namespace instead of <code>javax.</code>, requiring import updates for applications using them.
• Configuration Internals: The internal configuration system (Joran) was rewritten in version 1.3. While most standard XML configurations are compatible, any code that programmatically interacts with Joran will need to be adapted.

Source: Logback documentation
Recommendation: Before merging, ensure the project uses Java 11+ and update the SLF4J dependency to the 2.0.x series. Review code for any use of optional components or programmatic configuration that may need updates.

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This major version upgrade from 1.2.0 to 1.5.25 introduces significant breaking changes, including new runtime and dependency requirements, and API modifications.

Highlights:

• Java and SLF4J Upgrade Required: Logback 1.4.x and 1.5.x require Java 11 and SLF4J 2.0.x at runtime, an increase from Java 8 for Logback 1.3.x. Applications must be updated to meet these new baseline requirements.
• Javax to Jakarta Namespace: For applications using optional components like SMTPAppender, the dependency namespace has changed from Java EE (javax.*) in version 1.3.x to Jakarta EE (jakarta.*) in versions 1.4.x and 1.5.x.

Source: Logback documentation
Recommendation: Update the JDK to version 11 or higher and the SLF4J dependency to the 2.0.x series. Verify and update any code using optional components for the new Jakarta EE namespace. Thoroughly test logging configurations and programmatic usage before merging.

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