The AWS SDK for Java 1.x has entered maintenance mode as of July 31, 2024,
and will reach end-of-support
Use build tools
The use of build tools helps manage the development of Java projects. Several build tools are available, but we show how to get up and running with two popular build tools--Maven and Gradle. This topic shows you how to use these build tools manage the SDK for Java dependencies that you need for your projects.