START DATE: 2023-11-30(tentative)
ETA: 2024-01-31

TASKS/TICKETS:

• Upgrade the current dependent libraries to latest
• Branch out from "master" -> "java17"
  -- Point all PRs to this branch
• Provide a Beta release for testing
• Fix any bugs(if found)
• Publish the regular release

NEXT Milestone:

• JAVA17-BRAZIL
• JAVA17-CHINA
• JAVA17-DENMARK
• ...