Hutool 3.9 (2027)

| Feature | Hutool 3.9 | Hutool 5.8 (latest) | Apache Commons (Lang3 + IO) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Java 8 | Java 8+ (module support) | Java 8 | | External Dependencies | None | Optional (JSON, JWT) | None | | API Stability | Frozen (mature) | Evolving | Stable | | File Watching | Basic | WatchUtil (advanced) | No built-in | | Learning Curve | Low | Medium (many modules) | Medium (split across jars) | | Best For | Legacy projects, Simple JARs | New greenfield projects | Large enterprise |

Hutool is designed to reduce the need for a generic util package in projects, offering modules for nearly every aspect of Java development: Hutool 3.9

A simple, functional HTTP client for sending GET and POST requests. | Feature | Hutool 3

As an early version, Hutool 3.9 preceded the major updates found in the current Hutool 3.9