Introducing jlibtorrent 1.2.19.0: A Powerful Leap Forward

As we continue to make strides in the development of torrent technology, we are proud to announce the release of jlibtorrent 1.2.19.0.

This is an update packed with significant improvements, bug fixes, and upgrades that enhance performance and functionality, ensuring our user base experiences the best torrent services possible.

Binary JNI wrappers to the libtorrent binary library

Let’s delve into what’s new in this version!

What is jlibtorrent?

First, for those not familiar, jlibtorrent is a high-level Java torrent library that encapsulates the powerful libtorrent library. It simplifies torrent-related operations in Java and makes it easier for developers to create torrent-based applications.

Key Upgrades in jlibtorrent 1.2.19.0

Libtorrent Updates

We’ve included the latest libtorrent updates with numerous bug fixes and improvements, including fixes for uTP performance, addressing packet loss and premature timeouts, improvements on the load_torrent_*() functions, renaming of filenames that are too long for the filesystem, and more.

Boost 1.82 Upgrade

Boost is a key component of jlibtorrent that provides free peer-reviewed portable C++ source libraries.

With the upgrade to version 1.82, users can expect enhanced library performance and improved compatibility with the latest C++ standards.

OpenSSL 1.1.1t Upgrade

OpenSSL is a robust, full-featured open-source toolkit that implements the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocols.

By upgrading to OpenSSL 1.1.1t, we’ve improved the security features of jlibtorrent, ensuring that your torrent activities remain secure and protected.

Gradle 8.1.1 Upgrade

With the Gradle 8.1.1 upgrade, jlibtorrent now benefits from improved build times, reduced CPU and memory usage, and enhanced dependency management.

This upgrade also streamlines the integration of jlibtorrent with Android apps and enhances overall development productivity.

Jar Built with JDK20

We’ve used JDK20 to build our jar files in this release.

This means our library now supports the latest Java features and is optimized for the most recent performance enhancements introduced in Java.

Android NDK r25c (LTS) Upgrade

The upgrade from r25b to r25c in Android NDK ensures better stability and performance of jlibtorrent on Android platforms.

With the Long Term Support (LTS) version, users are guaranteed to receive critical bug fixes and backports.

Conclusion

Our new release, jlibtorrent 1.2.19.0, represents a significant step forward in the pursuit of efficient, secure, and versatile torrenting solutions. We’re grateful for the work of our dedicated developers and the support from our user community that makes such advancements possible. Stay tuned for further updates, and as always, happy torrenting!

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