Hello Java AI developers!

We are announcing the 1.4.0 release of the Semantic Kernel for Java. Please see the full changelog here. You can find our updates on our GitHub repository and the artifacts on Maven Central.

What’s New in Semantic Kernel for Java 1.4.0?

Vector Store Functionality Goes GA

The central focus of this release is for the Vector Store functionality moving out of the experimental namespace and into general availability. This means that the Vector Store in the Semantic Kernel for Java is now stable and ready for production use. You can read more about Vector Stores in the Microsoft Learn documentation here. (Note that while the API is still in preview for .NET and other languages, this is the GA version for Java).

New Semantic Kernel for Java API Browser

We have also brought the Semantic Kernel for Java to the Microsoft Learn API browser. This new tool brings the Java API documentation on par with the .NET and Python versions of the Semantic Kernel. Developers who prefer this manner of documentation can now easily browse and explore the Semantic Kernel for Java API documentation, making it easier to integrate the Semantic Kernel into your Java projects. Check out the API browser for Semantic Kernel for Java.

We look forward to your feedback on these new features and improvements. As always, your input is invaluable in helping us make the Semantic Kernel for Java even better. Please raise issues in our GitHub tracker and the team will respond to your feedback.

Happy coding!

The Semantic Kernel Team