chore: update changelog and bump version to v3.0.0

Author: sergiyvamz

CHANGELOG.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ All notable changes to this project will be documented in this file.
 
 The format is based on [Keep a Changelog](https://keepachangelog.com/en/1.0.0/), and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/#semantic-versioning-200).
 
-## [3.0.0] - TBD
+## [3.0.0] - 2025-12-18
 
 ### :crab: Breaking Changes
 
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ The format is based on [Keep a Changelog](https://keepachangelog.com/en/1.0.0/),
 > | Multiple database clusters         | Yes              | Review all connection strings and add mandatory `clusterId` parameter ([PR #1476](https://github.com/aws/aws-advanced-jdbc-wrapper/pull/1476)). See [documentation](https://github.com/aws/aws-advanced-jdbc-wrapper/blob/main/docs/using-the-jdbc-driver/using-plugins/UsingTheFailover2Plugin.md#failover-plugin-v2-configuration-parameters) for `clusterId` parameter configuration |
 
 > [!WARNING]\
-> 3.0 removes deprecated code ([PR #1572](https://github.com/aws/aws-advanced-jdbc-wrapper/pull/1572)).
+> 3.0 removes deprecated code ([PR #1572](https://github.com/aws/aws-advanced-jdbc-wrapper/pull/1572) and [PR #1637](https://github.com/aws/aws-advanced-jdbc-wrapper/pull/1637)).
 > #### Deprecated Code Removal
 > Some methods marked as deprecated in version 2.x.x are now removed in 3.0.
 > If you implemented any custom classes such as custom Connection Plugins, please review the changes in [PR #1572](https://github.com/aws/aws-advanced-jdbc-wrapper/pull/1572) for proper replacements.
@@ -49,6 +49,8 @@ The format is based on [Keep a Changelog](https://keepachangelog.com/en/1.0.0/),
 - Incorrect nodeId in HostSpec for RDS Multi-AZ cluster ([PR #1579](https://github.com/aws/aws-advanced-jdbc-wrapper/pull/1579)).
 - Avoid duplicates in manifest file ([PR #1607](https://github.com/aws/aws-advanced-jdbc-wrapper/pull/1607)).
 - Add expiration time for cached reader connections and refactor Blue/Green plugin ([PR #1626](https://github.com/aws/aws-advanced-jdbc-wrapper/pull/1626)).
+- During Blue/Green switchover IAM host name should be based on green host ([PR #1642](https://github.com/aws/aws-advanced-jdbc-wrapper/pull/1642)).
+- Restart Blue/Green monitors when B/G switchover is completed. That closes unnecessary monitoring connections to old blue and green clusters. It also prepares for further Blue/Green switchover ([PR #1639](https://github.com/aws/aws-advanced-jdbc-wrapper/pull/1639)). 
 
 ### :crab: Changed
 - Improve Javadoc ([PR #1576](https://github.com/aws/aws-advanced-jdbc-wrapper/pull/1576)). 
@@ -60,9 +62,11 @@ The format is based on [Keep a Changelog](https://keepachangelog.com/en/1.0.0/),
 - Remove deprecated `ConnectionService` classes ([PR #1598](https://github.com/aws/aws-advanced-jdbc-wrapper/pull/1598)).
 - Logging improvement for RW Splitting plugin ([PR #1604](https://github.com/aws/aws-advanced-jdbc-wrapper/pull/1604)).
 - Refactor dialects and host list providers to reduce code duplication ([PR #1588](https://github.com/aws/aws-advanced-jdbc-wrapper/pull/1588)).
+- Use monitoring host list providers by default ([PR #1636](https://github.com/aws/aws-advanced-jdbc-wrapper/pull/1636)).
+- Cache `efm2` monitor key for better performance ([PR #1644](https://github.com/aws/aws-advanced-jdbc-wrapper/pull/1644)).
 
 ### :magic_wand: Added
-- Global Databases and Global Database endpoint support. Both in-region and cross-region failovers are supported now ([PR #1573](https://github.com/aws/aws-advanced-jdbc-wrapper/pull/1573), [PR #1575](https://github.com/aws/aws-advanced-jdbc-wrapper/pull/1575)).
+- Global Databases and Global Database endpoint support. Both in-region and cross-region failovers are supported now ([PR #1573](https://github.com/aws/aws-advanced-jdbc-wrapper/pull/1573), [PR #1575](https://github.com/aws/aws-advanced-jdbc-wrapper/pull/1575), [PR #1645](https://github.com/aws/aws-advanced-jdbc-wrapper/pull/1645)).
 - Recognize RDS Proxy custom endpoints ([PR #1583](https://github.com/aws/aws-advanced-jdbc-wrapper/pull/1583)).
 - Public `PluginService` interface extended with a new method helping to identify a source of connection. Knowing whether a connection is brand new or obtained from a pool helps to improve connection management. Custom plugins implemented by user can now use this new method ([PR #1581](https://github.com/aws/aws-advanced-jdbc-wrapper/pull/1581)).
 - Allow overriding the IAM token property name ([PR #1603](https://github.com/aws/aws-advanced-jdbc-wrapper/pull/1603)).
@@ -71,6 +75,8 @@ The format is based on [Keep a Changelog](https://keepachangelog.com/en/1.0.0/),
 - Documentation:
   - Required permissions for non-admin users accessing MultiAZ clusters ([PR #1602](https://github.com/aws/aws-advanced-jdbc-wrapper/pull/1602)).
   - Add link for simplifying MySQL permission configuration process ([PR #1631](https://github.com/aws/aws-advanced-jdbc-wrapper/pull/1631)).
+  - Improved [Compatibility Guide](https://github.com/aws/aws-advanced-jdbc-wrapper/blob/main/docs/using-the-jdbc-driver/Compatibility.md) ([PR #1638](https://github.com/aws/aws-advanced-jdbc-wrapper/pull/1638)).
+  - Example code improvements ([PR #1623](https://github.com/aws/aws-advanced-jdbc-wrapper/pull/1623)).
 
 
 ## [2.6.8] - 2025-12-04
@@ -641,6 +647,7 @@ The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Advanced JDBC Driver allows an application to take
 - The [AWS IAM Authentication Connection Plugin](./docs/using-the-jdbc-driver/using-plugins/UsingTheIamAuthenticationPlugin.md)
 - The [AWS Secrets Manager Connection Plugin](./docs/using-the-jdbc-driver/using-plugins/UsingTheAwsSecretsManagerPlugin.md)
 
+[3.0.0]: https://github.com/aws/aws-advanced-jdbc-wrapper/compare/2.6.8...3.0.0
 [2.6.8]: https://github.com/aws/aws-advanced-jdbc-wrapper/compare/2.6.7...2.6.8
 [2.6.7]: https://github.com/aws/aws-advanced-jdbc-wrapper/compare/2.6.6...2.6.7
 [2.6.6]: https://github.com/aws/aws-advanced-jdbc-wrapper/compare/2.6.5...2.6.6

Maintenance.md

@@ -41,6 +41,7 @@
 | November 5, 2025   | [Release 2.6.6](https://github.com/aws/aws-advanced-jdbc-wrapper/releases/tag/2.6.6) |
 | November 25, 2025  | [Release 2.6.7](https://github.com/aws/aws-advanced-jdbc-wrapper/releases/tag/2.6.7) |
 | December 4, 2025   | [Release 2.6.8](https://github.com/aws/aws-advanced-jdbc-wrapper/releases/tag/2.6.8) |
+| December 18, 2025  | [Release 3.0.0](https://github.com/aws/aws-advanced-jdbc-wrapper/releases/tag/3.0.0) |
 
 `aws-advanced-jdbc-wrapper` [follows semver](https://semver.org/#semantic-versioning-200) which means we will only
 release breaking changes in major versions. Generally speaking patches will be released to fix existing problems without
@@ -94,5 +95,5 @@ from the updated source after the PRs are merged.
 | Major Version | Latest Minor Version | Status      | Initial Release | Maintenance Window Start | Maintenance Window End |
 |---------------|----------------------|-------------|-----------------|--------------------------|------------------------|
 | 1             | 1.0.2                | Maintenance | Oct 5, 2022     | Apr 28, 2023             | Apr 28, 2024           | 
-| 2             | 2.6.8                | Maintenance | Apr 28, 2023    | Dec 31, 2026             | N/A                    | 
-| 3             | 3.0.0                | Current     | Dec 12, 2025    | N/A                      | N/A                    | 
+| 2             | 2.6.8                | Maintenance | Apr 28, 2023    | Dec 18, 2025             | Dec 31, 2026           | 
+| 3             | 3.0.0                | Current     | Dec 18, 2025    | N/A                      | N/A                    | 

docs/using-the-jdbc-driver/UsingTheJdbcDriver.md

@@ -241,7 +241,7 @@ To use a snapshot build in your project, check the following examples. More info
   <dependency>
     <groupId>software.amazon.jdbc</groupId>
     <artifactId>aws-advanced-jdbc-wrapper</artifactId>
-    <version>3.0.0-SNAPSHOT</version>
+    <version>3.0.1-SNAPSHOT</version>
   </dependency>
 </dependencies>