Upgrade Play Framework 2.7.2 + Akka 2.5.22 + Scala 2.12.11 to Play Framework 3.0.5 + Apache Pekko 1.0.2 + Scala 2.13.12

[sntiwari1]

Pull Request Summary

This PR upgrades the project from Play Framework 2.7.2 + Akka 2.5.22 + Scala 2.12.11 to Play Framework 3.0.5 + Apache Pekko 1.0.2 + Scala 2.13.12.

The upgrade ensures the project uses actively maintained, secure, and license-compliant dependencies. It also updates Scala collection APIs, test frameworks, and logging libraries for compatibility with the new versions.

Issue Fixed: N/A (general upgrade and maintenance)

Motivation and Context:

• End-of-life software (Play 2.7.2, Akka 2.5.22)
• License compliance (Akka → commercial license; Pekko → Apache License 2.0)
• Security updates and performance improvements (Scala 2.13, Play 3.0)
• Modern features and better test framework support

Dependencies:

• Scala 2.13.12
• Apache Pekko 1.0.2
• SLF4J 2.0.9
• Logback 1.4.14
• Jackson 2.14.3
• Guice 5.1.0

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Type of change

• Bug fix (non-breaking change which fixes an issue)
• New feature / Upgrade (non-breaking change which adds functionality)
• Breaking change (fix or feature that would cause existing functionality to not work as expected)
• This change requires a documentation update

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How Has This Been Tested?

• Ran full project build with mvn clean install -DskipTests
• Ran distribution packaging (mvn play2:dist) and application startup
• Verified Akka → Pekko migration and Scala 2.13 API changes in unit tests

Test Configuration:

• Software versions: Java 11, Play 3.0.5, Scala 2.13.12, Pekko 1.0.2, Redis 5.0.3
• Hardware versions: 2 CPU / 4GB RAM

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Checklist:

• My code follows the style guidelines of this project
• I have performed a self-review of my own code
• I have commented my code, particularly in hard-to-understand areas
• I have made corresponding changes to the documentation
• My changes generate no new warnings
• I have added tests that prove my fix is effective or that my feature works
• New and existing unit tests pass locally with my changes
• Any dependent changes have been merged and published in downstream modules

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Files Modified / Key Changes

• Maven POMs: Updated dependencies for Play 3.0.5, Scala 2.13.12, Pekko 1.0.2
• Java/Scala files: All Akka imports updated to Pekko; Scala 2.13 collection APIs adjusted
• Configuration files: application.conf updated from akka → pekko

Description by Korbit AI

What change is being made?

Upgrade the entire Play/Scala/Akka stack from Play 2.7.x with Akka 2.5.x and Scala 2.12 to Play 3.0.5 + Apache Pekko 1.0.x + Scala 2.13, updating code imports, configuration, tests, and Maven/Gradle dependencies across modules to migrate from Akka to Pekko and align with the new ecosystem.

Why are these changes being made?

These changes address end-of-life software and licensing concerns, replacing Akka with Pekko under an Apache-compatible license, while adopting Scala 2.13 and Play 3 features for improved security, performance, and modern APIs. The migration also updates test and build configurations to reflect the new dependencies and API changes.

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Quality Gate passed

Issues
0 New issues
0 Accepted issues

Measures
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