Received "java.lang.IllegalArgumentException: Unsupported class file major version 65" when using JDK 21
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Issue
- I encountered the following error when compiling my custom JSON Webservice Module with JDK 21.
exception "Unsupported class file major version 65"
throwable "java.lang.IllegalArgumentException: Unsupported class file major version 65"
Resolution
- Upgrade to Liferay version 2024.Q3.13+ or reach out through Liferay Help Center
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