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= Discover What's Exciting in GORM 8!

== GORM 8 Unleashed: Embracing Java 11

GORM 8 now supports Java 11, offering its latest features, improved performance, and better security. Learn more about Java 11 in the official Oracle documentation: https://docs.oracle.com/en/java/javase/11/docs/api/index.html[Java 11 API Docs].

== Powering Build Confidence: Gradle 7.6.2 Support

GORM 8 fully integrates with Gradle 7.6.2, providing faster builds and seamless compatibility with the latest Gradle features. Explore Gradle's capabilities in the user guide: https://docs.gradle.org/current/userguide/userguide.html[Gradle User Guide].

== Hibernate 5.6.15.Final: Mapping Mastery Amplified

Discover the potential of GORM 8 with Hibernate 5.6.15.Final - the latest Java ORM framework release. Enjoy enhanced data mapping with new features and bug fixes. Learn more: https://hibernate.org/orm/documentation/5.6/[Hibernate 5.6 Documentation].

== Seamlessly Compatible: MongoDB Java 4.5.0

Connect effortlessly to MongoDB using the gorm-mongodb plugin with full compatibility for MongoDB Java driver version 4.5.0. Benefit from improved support and access to the latest MongoDB features. Find out more: https://mongodb.github.io/mongo-java-driver/4.5/[MongoDB Java Driver 4.5.0 Documentation].

== Embrace the Graph: Neo4J Driver 4.4.10 Integration

Optimize your graph database interactions with the gorm-neo4j plugin, now integrated with Neo4J Driver 4.4.10. Embrace the latest advancements in Neo4J. Learn how: https://neo4j.com/docs/api/java-driver/4.4/[Neo4J Java Driver 4.4 Documentation].

== Empowering Spring Compatibility: Spring Boot 2.7.12

Enjoy a seamless blend of Spring Boot features and GORM's powerful ORM capabilities with GORM 8's full compatibility with Spring Boot 2.7.12. Discover the world of Spring Boot: https://docs.spring.io/spring-boot/docs/2.7.12/reference/htmlsingle/[Spring Boot 2.7.12 Reference Guide].

== Embrace Spring Awesomeness: Spring 5.3.27 Integration

GORM 8 integrates with Spring 5.3.27, offering cutting-edge features like dependency injection, AOP, and transaction management. Dive into the Spring Framework: https://docs.spring.io/spring-framework/docs/5.3.27/reference/html/[Spring Framework 5.3.27 Reference Guide].

== Strengthened Foundation: Updated Dependencies

GORM 8 has updated dependencies for enhanced stability and security. Refer to the GORM 8 release notes for details.

== Enhanced Reliability: Bug Fixes

GORM 8 addresses known issues from previous versions, providing a more reliable user experience. Check out the GORM 8 release notes for specifics.

GORM 8 offers a powerful ORM solution for Java-based applications. Leverage the latest Java, Gradle, Hibernate, MongoDB, Neo4J, and Spring versions to build robust data-centric applications. GORM 8 provides a unified API for simplified data access and management, supporting traditional SQL databases, NoSQL data stores like MongoDB, and graph databases like Neo4J.

For comprehensive changes and in-depth information about GORM 8, explore the official GitHub repository and release notes. Get started with GORM 8 and explore its full capabilities in the https://grails.apache.org/docs/latest/grails-data/[GORM Documentation].