Updating third-party libraries and tools
Third-party libraries and tools can help extend our applications and shorten development time. For Java 9 compatibility, it is important to ensure that each third-party library and tool you use is compatible with and supports version 9 of the JDK. Running your application on Java 9 will not provide you with the level of insight you need to ensure you do not have compatibility issues down the road. It is recommended that you review the official website for each library and tool to verify compatibility with and support of JDK 9.
If a library or tool that you use does have a version that supports JDK 9, download and install it. If you find one that does not yet support JDK 9, consider finding a replacement for it.
In our context, tools includes Integrated Development Environments (IDE). NetBeans, Eclipse, and IntelliJ all have IDE versions that support JDK 9. Links to those sites are provided as follows: