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Watch “Getting Started with Payara Micro Introduction” and see what you’ll learn in this short video series for developers using Payara Micro for the first time.
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Learn how to install the tools and software required to create a Hello World application and deploy it in Payara Micro.
Learn how to create and deploy a hello world application on Payara Micro in this tutorial video.
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Compatible with Jakarta Web Profile, Payara Micro is the microservices-ready version of Payara Server. You can run WAR files from the command line without any application server installation. Automatic and elastic clustering makes Payara Micro the open source platform of choice for running Jakarta EE (Java EE) applications in a modern virtualized infrastructure. Payara Micro also comes with a Java API to embed and launch from your own Java applications. Using Payara Micro for the first time? We’ve put together this “Getting Started Guide” to help you with everything you need to successfully install and put Payara Micro to work for you, taking you to the point when you are deploying your application.
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If you’d like to take a short cut and get an example project you can later extend, use the convenient MicroProfile Starter tool. Select Payara Micro from the MicroProfile runtime box, choose your Java version and examples for specifications. Click download to generate a Maven project with examples and you’ll receive a project you can immediately run on Payara Micro.
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Welcome aboard the August 2025 issue of The Payara Monthly Catch! With summer in full swing, things may have felt a little more quiet across the Java world - but certainly not less interesting! We hope you managed to get some rest and recharge, because the pace is about to pick up again. Conference season is around the corner, new releases are rolling out, and we’ve gathered all the updates, guides, and community news you’ll want on your radar.
Your Round-Up of the Latest Java & Jakarta EE News. Welcome aboard the July issue of The Monthly Catch. As always, we’re bringing you the latest updates, product news and expert resources from across the Payara ecosystem. This month, we’re spotlighting exciting product launches like Payara Qube, a new strategic partnership with Azul and the official release of Jakarta EE 11. You’ll also find fresh blogs, guides and insights on everything from AI in Java to cloud-native deployments and DevOps productivity.
April was a month of rich fishing grounds: we reeled in top-tier blog posts, made waves at international conferences, and navigated exciting new waters in both AI and Java development. From sharpening your developer toolkit to charting safer courses for application security, we've caught some prize-worthy resources you won't want to throw back. Drop anchor and take a look at the finest catches from our voyages this past month!
What is JBang? JBang is a tool that lets you run Java code with zero build setup. It handles dependencies, compilation, and execution with a single command - making Java as easy to run as a script. With JBang, you can:
March was quite eventful indeed! ✨ This month, our Payarans were on the move — bringing their energy, insights, and expertise to not one, but two major Java conferences: Devnexus and JavaOne. With expert-led talks, exciting conversations at our booths, and the opportunity to meet the community in person, it was a month to remember. But that’s not all! We’re not slowing down — JavaLand in Germany is just around the corner. If you’re attending, make sure to meet up with our brilliant team members Dominika and Chiara, who will be representing Payara on the ground. Don’t be shy — come say hi!
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