It is recommended to upgrade to the latest stable version (currently ).
Essential modern features like Reusable Containers or Wait Strategies have been significantly overhauled since 1.32. testcontainers client version 1.32 is too old
You’re using an old release (maybe 1.15, 1.16) and think it’s 1.32. Or you’re using the generic container image version 1.32 of something. It is recommended to upgrade to the latest
Sometimes your project doesn't explicitly call for version 1.32, but another library does. This is known as a transitive dependency conflict. Or you’re using the generic container image version 1
Testcontainers client version 1.32 was released some time ago, and since then, several updates have been made to the library. These updates have introduced new features, bug fixes, and improvements. However, using an older version like 1.32 can lead to compatibility issues with newer Docker versions, plugins, or even Java versions. Moreover, older versions may lack essential security patches, making them vulnerable to attacks.
Continuing to use version 1.32 introduces the following operational risks:
October 26, 2023 Subject: End-of-Life Status and Upgrade Necessity for Testcontainers v1.32 To: Development Teams / DevOps / Architecture Board