Jakarta EE and the Payara Platform

Shaping the future of the industry through our direct contributions to the Jakarta EE Working Group, as Eclipse Foundation Contributing Members, and as members of the Project Management Committee.

What is Jakarta EE?

Jakarta EE can be defined as a set of open source specifications that enables Java developers to work on cloud native Java enterprise applications. Jakarta EE was formerly Java Platform, Enterprise Edition (Java EE) and Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE).

Jakarta EE specifications are either grouped into a platform specification (Full or Web Platform) or can be an individual specification.

Regardless of the grouping all Jakarta EE specifications consist of

  • APIs and Specification document – defining and describing the specification
  • Technology Compatibility Kit (TCK) – used for testing the code implemented based on the APIs and Specification document
  • Compatible Implementation – implementation that successfully passes the TCK

As enterprises modernize their infrastructure for cloud, microservices and containers, the technological transformation requires a new governance model that provides faster release cycles to keep pace with innovation, along with an open source, community-driven evolution of the platform.

As Contributing Members of the Eclipse Foundation, we’re dedicated to helping shape the future of open source, and continuously invest our resources and expertise to the improvement, innovation, and development of open source technologies and Jakarta EE. Our involvement allows us to support the sustainability of the community, participate in marketing programs, and have direct access to the governance of both the Jakarta EE Working Group and the Eclipse Foundation. Steve Millidge, Director of Payara, is also a Project Management Committee member of Jakarta EE. The Payara team are also contributing to optimizing Enterprise Java for microservices architectures to help enterprises make their journey into the cloud, working closely with customers to shape Jakarta EE to meet their future needs, and are active committers to the Eclipse MicroProfile initiative.

Jakarta EE and Payara Platform

User Guides & Tutorials

Jakarta EE 10: What Decision Makers Need to Know

Jakarta EE 10 is HUGE NEWS.

It is the first release since Jakarta EE (then Java EE) was donated to the Eclipse Foundation that actually brings new features. Old APIs are getting removed; consistency is being added; and the new Core Profile is meeting user needs when it comes to microservices, by creating a foundation for RESTful microservices.

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Dismiss the Java Myths: Get to Know the Real Jakarta EE

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Java was created in 1995 and despite being over 25 years old, it’s still one of the most popular and widely used programming languages in the world. Due to its longevity – many myths around Java EE (now Jakarta EE) have circulated. In this eBook, we’ll discuss the most common myths and show you why the programming language is still relevant, how it keeps up with the changes in the IT world and show there is a future in Jakarta EE.

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Dismiss the Myths: Get to know Jakarta EE

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In our “Dismiss the Myths” webinar series, we discuss the common myths surround Java EE / Jakarta EE and show you the programming language is still relevant, keeps up with the changes in the IT world, and that there is a future in Jakarta EE.

You can see all the videos from the Webinar series here:

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Jakarta EE 10 in 3 Minutes

Jakarta EE 10 in 3 minutes

It’s important you know what Jakarta EE 10 means if you work in the world of enterprise and middleware Java. In this video, we explain all in 3 minutes.

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From the Payara Blog

  • The Payara Monthly Catch - December 2024 31 Dec 2024

    As the year wraps up, we’ve got some holiday treats for Jakarta EE developers! Whether you’re updating legacy applications, improving your testing strategy, or exploring flexible cloud pricing, this month’s resources are here to help you stay on track.Here’s what we have in store for you! 🎁

  • The Payara Monthly Catch - November 2024 28 Nov 2024

    Welcome aboard the November edition of the Payara Monthly Catch, bringing you the latest news and insights on Jakarta EE, MicroProfile, application development, DevOps and much more! This month's resources focus on the theme of how to build modern, secure and resilient Jakarta EE applications. To this end, we’re bringing you insights on everything from modernizing legacy Java applications to embracing observability and fault tolerance to keep your systems running smoothly as well as how you can leverage Jakarta EE 11 to power up your applications. 

  • The Payara Monthly Catch - October 2024 30 Oct 2024

    Ahoy ghoulish crew! The October edition of Payara’s Monthly Catch is truly spooktacular! Check out this month's highlights – this month’s edition is packed with must-read guides, bewitching tutorials and technical tricks (and treats!) to keep your enterprise Java/Jakarta EE skills sharp as ever.

  • The Payara Monthly Catch - September 2024 30 Sep 2024

    Ahoy crew! Welcome aboard the September edition of Payara’s Monthly Catch! As we chart our course toward the final quarter of the year, we’ve got a boatload of exciting updates, news and highlights from the Payara community and beyond. Here's our brief overview of must-read guides, in-depth tutorials, technical insights, and expert advice from September that will help you elevate your software development and deployment for enterprise Java applications!

  • Join Live Webinar - Jakarta EE 11: What’s Next for Enterprise Java 18 Sep 2024

    Join us for this informational webinar lead by Tanja Obradovic, Java Programs Senior Manager at Eclipse Foundation and Andrew Pielage, Senior Software Engineer at Payara, where we’ll explore what’s coming in the highly anticipated Jakarta EE 11 release.   Designed to keep enterprise Java modern, productive, and aligned with the latest advancements in the Java ecosystem, Jakarta EE 11, coming in Autumn this year, introduces powerful new features, including support for Java SE 21 Virtual Threads, and Jakarta Data for simplified, cloud-native data access. Jakarta EE 11: What’s Next for Enterprise Java Monday, 30th of September, 2pm BST Register: https://www.crowdcast.io/c/jakarta-ee-11-whats-next

  • Join Live Webinar - Ensuring Long-Term Stability with Payara Platform 4 Lifetime Support 17 Sep 2024

    Are you ready for the future of your mission-critical Java EE applications?   Join us as we introduce our new Lifetime Support model for Payara Platform 4. Learn how this new offering can provide peace of mind and ensure the continued stability and security of your business-critical Java EE applications. Ensuring Long-Term Stability with Payara Platform 4 Lifetime Support Tuesday, 24th of September, 2pm BST Register: https://www.crowdcast.io/c/payara-platform-4-lifetime-support

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