This release includes breaking changes for platform teams planning a safe upgrade.
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Topics
business-documents
cv-templates
declarative-api
document-generation
invoice-template
java
+12 more
java-17
layout-engine
maven
pagination
pdf
pdf-generator
pdf-lib
pdf-library
pdfbox3
report-generation
snapshot-testing
template-engine
Summary
AI summaryDocument-level PDF features add QR/barcode, watermark, headers/footers, bookmarks, metadata, protection, page breaks, and dividers.
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Highlights
- compose-first built-in template usage is now the documented default
- backend-neutral
DocumentComposerand handler-driven rendering make the engine less PDF-centric internally - layout snapshot testing is now part of the regression workflow for pagination and geometry changes
- runnable examples now cover CV, cover letter, invoice, proposal, and weekly schedule generation
- document-level PDF features now include QR/barcodes, watermarks, headers/footers, bookmarks, metadata, protection, explicit page breaks, and dividers
- visual showcase tests make pagination, document chrome, and barcode output easier to inspect
- benchmark tooling now includes current-speed, comparative, and diffable JSON/CSV reports
- an experimental live preview dev tool is available in test scope for fast template iteration
Added
- barcode support with QR, Code 128, and EAN-13 builders
- watermark support
- configurable headers and footers with page numbers and separators
- PDF bookmarks / outline generation
- document metadata support
- PDF protection hooks
- explicit page-break and divider builders
- visual showcase render tests
- benchmark export and diff tooling
- one-command benchmark runner
Compatibility
- older tagged JitPack releases such as
v1.0.3remain usable - deprecated
render(...)template adapters are still available for compatibility - new docs and examples now prefer
compose(...)
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Earlier breaking changes
- v2.0.0 Package rename: layered template packages dropped `.v2` suffix; update imports.
- v2.0.0 Removed dormant ECS engine internals (EntityManager, SystemECS, Entity components, render pipeline).
- v2.0.0 Removed linkOptions() accessor; use linkTarget() and ExternalLinkTarget.options().
- v2.0.0 Removed PDF‑typed document‑chrome overloads on DocumentSession; use backend‑neutral metadata/watermark/protect/header/footer.
- v2.0.0 Removed DSL name-aliases DocumentSession.builder() and DocumentDsl.text(); use builder() and paragraph().
Beta — feedback welcome: [email protected]