Payara offers an extensive range of developer tools designed to support Java and Jakarta EE developers at every stage of the application lifecycle. This comprehensive blog post explores the complete ecosystem of Payara developer tools and how they streamline enterprise Java development workflows.

The April 2025 Payara Platform release is here, bringing key performance upgrades, enhanced log customization, and essential component updates across all editions. This month's releases include Payara Platform Community 6.2025.4, Payara Platform Enterprise 6.25.0 and Payara Platform Enterprise 5.74.0.

Let’s break down what’s new.

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:

My guests for this episode of the Payara Podcast JUG Spotlight series are the leaders of Chicago and Seattle Java User Groups – Mary Grygleski and Freddy Guime. 

During our chat, we discussed Mary’s and Freddy’s journey to becoming JUG leaders, we talked about the opportunities that come with being part of a local Java User Group, whether as organisers or members. We also explored the impact of AI on modern Java development, which unsurprisingly has sparked significant interest among both new and existing community members. However, it also presents a challenge—how to ensure the next generation of developers remains effective in a workplace where AI is increasingly integrated into development workflows.

In our latest release blog post, we announced the availability of a new version of Payara Platform Community 7 Alpha, which gives developers a more snapshot view of the upcoming Jakarta EE 11 features, helping them get closer to the technology. In particular, the March release of Payara Platform Community delivers game-changing concurrency improvements.

Let's dive into what this means for your applications and your projects as well as how it can enhance developer productivity. 

Much like corporate offices, applications are critical assets at the core of modern business operations. As they hold valuable information by handling and processing data that support essential workflows, they are prime targets for hackers. As such, just as physical office spaces require security systems to protect valuable information and resources, applications need robust defenses to ensure data integrity, resilience and regulatory compliance. 

A secure environment relies on two complementary strategies: tools that identify vulnerabilities and proactive defenses that prevent cyber intrusions. Together, these approaches create a secure, robust framework that safeguards both the business and its users. Let’s explore how these essential strategies work and how they can deliver a synergetic effect in the context of application security. 

Devnexus 2025 has wrapped up, and what an incredible event it was! As one of the largest gatherings of Java developers, this year’s conference was particularly special as we celebrated Java’s 30th anniversary. Developers, architects, and technology enthusiasts from around the world gathered in Atlanta from March 4-6, sharing knowledge, networking, and exploring the latest advancements in the Java ecosystem.

Git, the weirdly named version control system developed by Linus Torvalds,  is an amazing tool for developers, and us Java developers are no exception. While most of us are familiar with the basics like git commit, git push and git pull, Git has a lot of lesser-known features that can significantly improve your workflow. In this post, we’ll explore five hidden Git tips tailored specifically for Java development. These tips will help you manage your codebase more efficiently, debug issues faster and collaborate more effectively. Let’s go!

For development teams managing Jakarta EE applications, staying updated with the latest improvements is important for maintaining secure, stable, and high-performing applications. This month, we're excited to announce updates across our entire product line, with significant enhancements to both Community and Enterprise editions.

Companies sometimes contemplate migrating their enterprise Java applications to a different runtime to optimize costs, benefit from greater technical support, achieve better performance, scalability or new functionalities. However, when it comes to taking active steps towards implementing an alternative application server, many decide not to proceed. A recurring concern for multiple companies is whether such migrations can be done securely, without compromising data integrity or compliance with stringent regulations.

So, are application server migrations secure? How can teams ensure the right robustness and resilience measures are in place? Let’s dig in the world of runtime cybersecurity and migration planning.

May 2025 marks a monumental milestone in software development: Java turns 30. The impact of this language on the technology landscape is undeniable, forming the backbone of today’s digital world. Its anniversary is a celebration of the code as well as the innovation, adaptability and thriving global community built around Java. The return of JavaOne, which used to be the ultimate gathering for the Java community, offers a perfect moment to reflect on the technology's legacy, its continued relevanceand its achievements. 

If you rely on mission-critical applications for your business operations, making sure they run at all times is a must. However, issues can arise for a variety of reasons. In such situations, swift and efficient resolution is critical.  

When issues arise in a complex server environment, effective troubleshooting is a cornerstone of delivering reliable, high-performing enterprise applications. That’s why we’re excited to introduce you to the Diagnostics Tool. This is an innovative data collection solution designed to improve troubleshooting, issue resolution and uptime for Jakarta EE applications running on Payara Platform Enterprise. 

At the latest Conf42 Internet of Things (IoT) 2024 conference, our Payarans deliver a keynote, titled "At the Edge of Robotic Applications". The presentation discussed the increasing need for efficient data handling and cloud computing in industrial robotics applications to create future-oriented Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) framework. The talk highlighted how edge computing can support such efforts and the role of application server technologies to create smart robotized systems within factories.

If you missed the Conf42 IoT event on December 19, 2024, you can read more about how to create IIoT-oriented robot applications with edge computing in this blog post, together with the recording to the original talk.

Deadline Approaching: Keep Your Legacy Java Applications Secure with Payara Platform 4

As companies look to modernize their IT infrastructure to leverage the latest technologies and advance the capabilities of their applications, modernizing legacy systems becomes a top priority. However, for organizations still running Java EE 7 or 8 applications, the challenge lies in finding a fully commercially supported application server that can handle their current applications and environment while allowing a strategic and gradual transition.

If your organization is in this position, you have an important deadline approaching: March 31, 2025.

As organizations modernize their tech stacks, many are re-evaluating their application server choices to ensure they can address their evolving business and technology needs. Recent announcements from IBM regarding the direction of WebSphere have prompted a number of companies to reassess their long-term plans.

While WebSphere remains a reliable solution, these recent updates hint at shifts in focus that may present challenges for businesses and their existing applications. For those navigating these changes, understanding alternative paths and modern platforms has never been more crucial. Let's have a look at key WebSphere alternatives.

JavaLand 2025 is happening from April 1-3, 2025, in Nürburgring, Germany, and Payara will be there! If you’re into Java, want to learn about the latest tech, or just want to connect with fellow developers, don’t miss this event. Our team of Payarans will be sharing practical insights and real-world use cases that you can start using right away to enhance your Java and Jakarta EE projects.

The second episode of the new series of Payara Podcast dedicated to the Java community is here! This time, I had a great pleasure to talk to Simone and Roberto from Torino Java User Group.

Roberto, a seasoned developer with 20+ years in open source, has contributed to projects like Jetty, CometD, and JBoss. Simone, a Java Champion and Eclipse Jetty Project Leader, specializes in high-performance JVM tuning and server-side development. We discuss the evolution of Java communities, the challenges JUGs face, and how we can ensure they continue to thrive.

Today’s developers are tasked with building systems that are not only robust but also agile enough to keep up with evolving user demands. Microservices have emerged as a favorite among engineering teams to address these issues because they decompose applications into independent, manageable services. But how do they work, specifically? What can microservices architectures offer? And how can you adopt this paradigm within your application development team? 

If you want to know what microservices architectures can bring to your team, you’re in the right place. In this blog, we discuss the top benefits of microservices and how developers can easily embrace this approach. 

After a long hiatus, the premier conference for Java developers worldwide, JavaOne, is making a grand return. This year's event is even more special as it coincides with the 30th anniversary of Java. Of course, our Payarans will not miss this event, and we are thrilled to exhibit and present at JavaOne 2025! Mark your calendar and join us from March 18–20, 2025, at Redwood Shores, CA, U.S.

For developers, system administrators and enterprises managing Jakarta EE applications, staying ahead of configuration challenges, security vulnerabilities and performance bottlenecks is very important. The February 2025 releases of Payara Platform Enterprise 6.23.0, 5.72.0, and Payara Platform Community 6.2025.2 introduce key improvements, resolve critical bugs and upgrade essential components to ensure compatibility, stability and enhanced performance. Let’s dive into the details.

One of the largest and longest-running Java conference, Devnexus 2025, is just around the corner and our Payarans are ready to bring cutting-edge insights to the event. If you’re a Java developer eager to explore the latest technology advancements and industry trends, this is an event you don’t want to miss!

Enterprise Java development has evolved significantly from the days of J2EE, which moved to the Eclipse Foundation as Java EE and eventually became Jakarta EE. This progression has provided developers like you and me with a comprehensive platform for building reliable, scalable applications. Let's explore 10 ways Jakarta EE 11 streamlines enterprise development, with special attention to the newly released Jakarta Data 1.0 specification.

In today's Nugget Friday, we're tackling a powerful but often misunderstood feature of Jakarta REST (formerly JAX-RS): filters and filter chains. Whether you're handling security, logging, compression or other cross-cutting concerns, understanding filters is important for building reliable Jakarta REST applications on the Jakarta EE (formerly Java EE) platform. So grab your favorite beverage, and let's dig in!

Java has been a core element of enterprise application development for decades, and its relevance will continue to grow in 2025 and beyond. With its platform independence, scalability and security features as well as active ecosystem, Java offers numerous advantages that can contribute to increased profitability and enhanced business continuity for your organization.

This blog post explores 10 reasons why Java should be the language of choice for your current and future enterprise applications.

For technology companies, cost effectiveness in software and application development isn’t just about saving money. It is about delivering quality products with attractive pricing that help organizations create key opportunities for profitability, sustainable growth and competitive advantage in a marketplace where the competition is fierce and rapidly evolving. When considering middleware technologies, the right solution can help software developers enhance the value of their offering while optimizing capital and operational expenses.  

We are kicking off 2025 with the new series of Payara Podcast dedicated to the Java community, which means that over the next couple of episodes, I will be talking to quite a few Java User Group Leaders, representing JUGs all around the world.

For this January episode, I had a great pleasure to talk to Mike and Barry from Garden State Java User Group.

During our conversation, we explored the importance of Java User Groups and their role in maintaining, supporting and educating Java developers within their local communities. Mike and Barry shared what’s coming to Garden State JUG this year that they are excited about, and the challenges their user group is facing.

January is almost over, and we kicked off the year with a lot of energy and fresh resources! 🎉 We’ve got some great updates and insights to share...so grab a coffee and dive into our top content from January - start reading to enhance your enterprise Java knowledge and skills!

When selecting an application server for your Jakarta EE applications, there are multiple options available. While the Payara Platform, WildFly and JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP) have a number of commonalities, they differ in a number of aspects. The choice of one of these three alternatives can significantly impact your development, deployment and operational strategies. In this blog, we’ll explore their common features, differences and how they compare with each other. 

OWASP security principles provide a neat list of proactive controls for CISOs, CSOs, AppSec and DevSecOps teams working to develop secure web and API applications. But what is the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) model? How do the OWASP requirements and methodology contribute to information security standards? 

We're excited to announce the latest releases across our Payara Platform lineup: Community 6.2025.1, Enterprise 5.71.0 and Enterprise 6.22.0. These releases bring significant improvements in a number of areas. We advanced system configuration, delivering greater flexibility and efficiency for your applications to help you build, deploy, and maintain secure, scalable applications with confidence.. Additionally, we've addressed key security concerns, bolstering the platform's resilience against evolving threats, and delivered critical bug fixes to enhance overall stability and reliability.

Continue reading to learn more about what you can find in the January release of the Payara Platform suite of application server technologies for Jakarta EE applications.

Planning to develop and deploy an application but unsure where to start? Whether you’re new to software engineering or managing a team of developers for the first time, you’ve likely heard you need a server—but what kind? Aren’t all servers essentially the same? 

Not exactly. Servers play specialized roles in hosting and running applications, with web servers and application servers serving distinct purposes. In this post, we’ll explore what each does, how they differ, and help you decide which one is right for your project. 

Clear and accurate API documentation is essential. It bridges the gap between your REST APIs and the developers who rely on them, ensuring smooth integration and usage. However, creating and maintaining up-to-date documentation often feels like a daunting task, requiring either tedious manual effort or complex tooling.

In this Nugget Friday, we’ll discuss how you can streamline API documentation to deliver outstanding API experiences with minimal overhead.

Sample full stack applications are crucial to support multiple activities, such as testing, validation and experimentation. However, their creation involves repetitive and less value-adding activities that are nonetheless essential. These often require considerable time and resources that can take software developers and engineers like you away from other, more meaningful and stimulating tasks.  

If you are looking for ways to streamline the development of applications for deployment testing, prototyping, proof-of-concept and other purposes, this blog post is for you! It shows you how to leverage artificial intelligence (AI)-based automation with Payara Starter to cut the time needed for one of the fundamental activities that many software specialists dislike, the creation of Entity Relationship (ER) diagrams. 

In the Java ecosystem, two main frameworks stand out for enterprise application development: Jakarta EE (formerly Java EE) and Spring Boot. While both options aim to simplify enterprise Java development, they take distinctly different approaches. This comprehensive comparison will help you make an informed decision on which framework is best suited to support your next project.

Jakarta Persistence (formerly JPA) is a cornerstone of enterprise Java development, offering a standardized approach to object relational mapping (ORM). But when it comes to selecting a persistence provider, the decision isn’t one-size-fits-all. Hibernate, EclipseLink and OpenJPA are three leading options, each with unique strengths. But how do you know which is right for your project?

In this blog, we’ll give you a short overview of the core features, advantages and ideal use cases of these Jakarta Persistence providers to help you make an informed decision.

One of the most common questions about Jakarta Batch specification is "How do steps actually work under the hood?" Today's nugget takes a look at batch processing in enterprise Java applications by exploring step execution and the different types of steps available in Jakarta Batch. So grab your favorite beverage and let's dig in!

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! 🎁

A Practical Path Forward for Legacy Systems  

Payara Platform Enterprise 4 is End-of-Life, Long Live Payara Platform Enterprise 5 (and 6) 

If you are a subscriber, it is likely you already know from our extensive resources available on the Payara Tech Blog that Payara Platform Enterprise 6 offers our most modern and up to date Jakarta EE and MicroProfile runtimes.However, there are still workloads running on older releases of the Payara Platform, namely Payara Platform Enterprise 4.If you use Payara Platform Enterprise 4 for mission-critical applications in production environments,this blog post is for you. 

Payara Platform 4 is reaching its End of Life, with the end of its Extended Support scheduled for the first quarter of 2025. To support anyone that cannot immediately transition to newer versions, we introduced the Lifetime Support model to give them time to plan and move to the latest Payara Platform releases, in line with our ongoing commitment to our customers. The Lifetime Support is designed to provide enterprise level support to business-critical applications in order to help these remain stable and secure as companies prepare for the adoption of more recent Payara Platform versions.  

Reliable application runtimes have become increasingly important to organisations in a fast paced digital era. At Payara Services, offers a range of solutions designed to meet the diverse needs of modern enterprises developing solutions on the Jakarta EE (formerly Java EE) Platform, including Payara Platform Enterprise. Let's explore the top application server solutions that can power your business to new heights.

The Jakarta EE Media and Community Challenge initiated by Payara celebrates the innovation and creativity that thrives within the Jakarta EE community. This global competition invited developers, technical writers and technology enthusiasts to share technical content that educates, inspires and fosters collaboration within the Jakarta EE community.

After unveiling the impressive 4th, 3rd and 2nd place winners, the moment we've all been waiting for has arrived—it's time to announce the 1st prize winner!

The Payara Platform December releases bring exciting updates to developers and enterprises, marking significant progress toward the future of application server technology. With key advancements across all editions, this release cycle includes the much-anticipated Payara Platform Community 7 Alpha 3, introducing a ground-breaking step toward Jakarta EE 11 support. Let’s dive into the highlights.

Payara Platform is built by Payara Services in collaboration with our open source, innovative community - and we need your help! Please take a moment to fill in our  survey and assist us in making the best Jakarta EE products we can - it will only take a few minutes. 

Virtual Payara Conference - find out more and register here - is a two-day, free event that brings together industry leaders, developers, and innovators to explore the latest advancements and strategic insights in the world of Java and Jakarta EE. Whether you’re a decision-maker shaping the future of your enterprise or a developer diving deep into new technologies, this event offers something for everyone.

Read on to find out more about the sessions and speakers.

Modern enterprise Java applications built on Jakarta EE require a strong testing strategy to ensure they work reliably. In this post, we'll explore key approaches and tools for effective Jakarta EE application testing, starting with the testing pyramid.

Pay As You Go (PAYG) pricing has arrived for Payara Cloud, making it easier than ever to deploy and run your Jakarta EE and MicroProfile applications in the cloud. This new pricing model is perfect for development environments, testing and small applications that don't require continuous runtime.

The release of Payara Platform Community 7 Alpha 2 marks a significant advancement in Jakarta EE development on the Payara Platform, offering our first implementation of Jakarta EE 11 features. In this blog post, we explain what it means and how it benefits your applications.

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 Jakarta EE Media and Community Challenge initiated by Payara celebrates the innovation and creativity that thrives within the Jakarta EE community. Designed as a platform to inspire, educate and showcase collaboration, the competition invited developers, tech writers and enthusiasts worldwide to contribute technical content that advances the understanding and application of Jakarta EE.

We already unveiled the 3rd place entry "Jakarta EE based serverless backend-for-frontend", and now it’s time to spotlight the 2nd place winner! Congratulations to Bazlur Rahman for his exceptional entry "Streamlining Jakarta EE 11 Development with Payara and start.jakarta.ee: A Hands-On Guide."

We all know that businesses rely more and more on applications, and that these tend to be complex programs that often interact with various systems. Even more, as technology evolves, software is expected to become even more advanced and sophisticated in the future. As systems and applications become more complex, robust observability strategies become essential for ensuring operational reliability.

Let's have a look at what observability is, what it offers and how it can benefit your Jakarta EE applications.

Are you in London next week? Come and join us for at the 18th LJC Unconference - a full day of discussions, knowledge sharing, learning, and networking with other developers in the industry.

There will be an opening keynote session followed by breakout discussion groups on the topics which are important to you. 

We're excited to announce the latest releases across the Payara Platform family, marking significant strides in our Jakarta EE and MicroProfile runtime offerings. This release brings the introduction of Payara Platform Community 7 Alpha2, updates to Payara Platform Community 6.2024.11 and new versions of Payara Platform Enterprise (5.69.0 and 6.20.0).

Modernizing legacy applications in the cloud era has become an imperative for business success. With customer expectations constantly rising and digital transformation becoming critical for business survival, understanding how to approach legacy application modernization has never been more important.

When building enterprise Java applications on the Jakarta EE platform, database connection management is critical for both performance and stability. One common issue that can severely impact application performance is connection and statement leaks. In this Nugget Friday, we'll explore how Payara Server helps detect and prevent these leaks, ensuring your applications run smoothly and efficiently.

Virtual Payara Conference is coming next month and on Day 2 - Developer Insight - we will help you unlock the future of Jakarta EE development! 

AI Tools for Jakarta EE - 12 December 2024, 3:40pm GMT - Register Here!

Join Gaurav Gupta, Senior Software Engineer at Payara, to witness how AI-powered tools are transforming enterprise application development through real-world, cutting-edge demonstrations. Discover how AI-powered tools enhance productivity and streamline workflows in Apache NetBeans IDE and beyond, from creating a simple hello-world program to developing full-stack applications.

Discover how AI-powered tools are reshaping Jakarta EE development by optimizing the entire development lifecycle. Can't make the date? Register now and watch on-demand later!

The latest version of Jakarta REST (formerly Java API for RESTful Web Services, aka JAX-RS), Jakarta REST 4.0, will bring some notable improvements and changes as part of Jakarta EE 11. This release focuses on modernizing the specification by removing legacy dependencies, enhancing developer convenience, and improving test coverage. Before exploring the key changes, let's first take 37K feet intro to JAX-RS for the new comers to the platform. 

If you’re still managing Java applications on GlassFish middleware, you might be hitting some roadblocks, such as difficulties with automation, lack of integrated monitoring and official support and limited abilities with modern tools. However, there are ways to modernize your current applications. Let's have a look how. 

While we all want maximum uptime for our software systems, failures and downtimes are inevitable. However, these can be minimized and quickly resolved through comprehensive, robust and well-designed fault tolerance mechanisms. This Nugget Friday looks at how to leverage MicroProfile Fault Tolerance. We look at how it operates and explore how its features can help developers address common failure scenarios. Let's dig in!

Have you ever been asked “What is an application server?” by a member of your senior management team, and struggled to explain the application server model? We know how you feel. It’s tough to explain complex software concepts to those who can be easily overwhelmed by even the jargon we’d otherwise use to explain them. 

In this blog post, we explore what an application server is, how it’s different from other kinds of servers, its advantages and disadvantages, and which application server is best for your application infrastructure. And, you won’t need to have an Engineering degree and 6 years’ experience on a software development team to understand it. 

Ensuring consistent performance and early detection of potential system issues in Jakarta EE (formerly Java EE) production deployments are critical in every production deployment. The Payara HealthCheck Service is a built-in tool designed specifically to help you monitor the health of your Payara Server deployments. While often overlooked, this service is an essential asset for operations teams who seek to minimise downtime and maximise system reliability. Let's dive into what the HealthCheck Service does, how it can be configured, and why it's valuable for monitoring your app server's critical components.

Building on the foundational insights from our previous Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) sessions earlier in the summer, this free webinar will update you on the next phase of cyber resilience by moving beyond mere compliance with the Cyber Resilience Act.

From Compliance to Competitive Advantage: Strengthening Cyber Resilience
 10am GMT, 13th of November 2024

Join Julia Apostle (Orrick) and Steve Millidge (Payara) to learn actionable steps for aligning your cyber resilience initiatives with future regulations and innovations, ensuring your organization is prepared to not only meet legal requirements but also drive sustainable, long-term security.

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 EU’s Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) 2024 lays down a “legal framework for essential cybersecurity requirements for placing products with digital elements on the Union market” (CRA, 1). These requirements cover “products with digital elements”. The goal is to establish conditions for developing secure software. Software venders must take security seriously thought the entire SDLC. Consequently, the intention is that “hardware and software products are placed on the market with fewer vulnerabilities and that manufacturers take security seriously throughout a product’s lifecycle” (CRA, 2). 

This blog post will answer some basic questions, based on our understanding of the Act. What is the new Cyber Resilience Act in the EU? What is the key focus of the Cyber Resilience Act and who does it affect? When will the EU Cyber Resilience Act come into force? How do software venders comply with its requirements? Are there obligations for other parties too? And does Payara help its customers to comply with their requirements under the Act? 

We're super excited to announce the third edition of the Virtual Payara Conference! This December we will be focusing on Powering High-Performance Enterprise Java Applications.

• Strategic Insight - Wednesday 11th December 2024, 1-6:30pm GMT - REGISTER HERE

• Developer Insight - Thursday 12th December 2024, 1-7:00pm GMT - REGISTER HERE

Creating scalable and flexible APIs is essential for today's web applications. When it comes to RESTful APIs in enterprise Java/Jakarta EE software development, one concept that plays a crucial role in driving adaptability, discoverability and evolvability is Hypermedia as the Engine of Application State (HATEOAS). In effect, the HATEOAS principle can help developers to significantly enhance their API designs, making them more powerful and futureproof.

Our latest guide on HATEOAS is specifically designed for developers familiar with RESTful API development using Jakarta REST (formerly known as JAX-RS). In this blog post, we’ll explore the key takeaways from the guide and show you how mastering HATEOAS can transform the way you build and evolve your APIs.

The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE®) Program is celebrating its 25th anniversary today! This marks a major milestone in global cybersecurity. Since 1999, the CVE Program has been critical in helping organizations identify, manage and mitigate cybersecurity vulnerabilities through worldwide collaboration. Today, with over 240,000 CVE Records and more than 400 CVE Numbering Authorities (CNAs) across 40 countries, CVE remains a vital resource for vulnerability management and a key component of cybersecurity defense.

Diagnosing issues in production environments can be a daunting task without the right tools. When problems arise, having access to comprehensive diagnostic information is critical for quick resolution. This is where Payara Server's little known diagnostic tool comes into play, offering a powerful solution for collecting important server data on demand.

There’s no shortage of bright minds in software development. Exceptional individuals in the field are solving real-world problems with innovative approaches. As the deadline to submit your entries for our next Hackathon approaches, we look at the winning solutions of our past event, focused on sustainability.

In this interview with the 2nd prize winner, Ricardo Nicolás Canul Ibarra, we talk about his experience, Privee - the application he submitted at the hackathon and how this achievement will shape his future career.  

The Jakarta EE Media and Community Challenge was established by Payara to help showcasing the innovation, creativity and collaboration within the Jakarta EE community. This technical writing challenge encouraged developers, enthusiasts and tech writers to inspire others and advance the community's knowledge on Jakarta EE. Participants from around the globe submitted their entries to share key insights and help drive the community forward.

Following the publication of the 4th place entry "Quantum Sadis", we are delighted to share with you the entry from Mads Opheim titled "Jakarta EE based serverless backend-for-frontend", which has won 3rd place in the Jakarta EE Media and Community Challenge!

When it comes to mission-critical applications for production environments, there is a clear shift in software development towards containerization, microservices or the mid-ground between monoliths and microservices: moduliths. These architectural patterns tend to offer better scalability, flexibility and efficiency in cloud native environments. As a result, application runtimes that have traditionally been well suited to monolithic paradigms, such as the GlassFish community project, can struggle to keep pace with modern development practices.  

Continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices have become the bedrock of today’s successful DevOps practices. These however require exceptional speed, consistency and reliability in order for software professionals to deliver high-quality applications at scale. Automation offers a powerful aid to DevOps engineers involved in CI/CD activities, freeing them from repetitive and menial tasks. By leveraging automated solutions, it is therefore possible to streamline workflows, eliminate bottlenecks and speed up project progress. 

In this article, we discuss with Abdul Rahim, Release Automation Engineer at Payara, key DevOps automation tools as well as how they can support software application development and management.

In today's Nugget Friday, we're tackling a common pain point that nearly every Java developer has faced before: the tedious task of converting Java objects to JSON and back. If you are tired of writing glue code to convert your Java objects to and from JSON, then stick around for this nugget.

The Jakarta EE Media and Community Challenge was designed to be all about showcasing the innovation, creativity and collaboration within the Jakarta EE community. This challenge encouraged developers, enthusiasts and tech writers to inspire others and advance the community's knowledge on Jakarta EE. Participants from around the globe submitted their entries to help drive the community forward.

We are thrilled to share with you Jan Nilsson's entry titled "Quantum Satis", which has won 4th place in the Jakarta EE Media and Community Challenge!

We're happy to announce the latest release of the Payara Platform, bringing significant improvements and updates across our Community and Enterprise editions (download Payara Enterprise trial here). This release focuses on enhancing security, improving performance, and upgrading key components to ensure our users have access to the most up-to-date and secure application server environment.

For our next Nugget Friday, we're diving into a question that was posed in last week’s blog post: "How can I load different MicroProfile config values based on the active Maven profile?"

If you've been working with MicroProfile and Maven, you know how crucial it is to manage configurations across different environments. This week, we'll walk you through how to easily switch between configuration values by leveraging Maven profiles, ensuring your applications run seamlessly across various environments.

We're excited to announce that the 3rd edition of Payara Hackathon is now open for sign ups! Find out more !

The Payara Hackathon - Generative AI on Jakarta EE - will be running from the 2nd of October until the 6th of November and this time, we are challenging you to push the boundaries of enterprise Java development to create futureproof applications. This hackathon gives you the chance to create and showcase ground-breaking applications that harness the power of Generative AI within the Jakarta EE platform.

Whether you’re passionate about AI or a driven Java developer, this is your chance to innovate and help us showcase how Jakarta EE is a valuable solution for developing tomorrow’s apps. Winners will be spotlighted across our platforms, earn money prizes, and present their solutions to a worldwide audience.

Pushing the boundaries of innovation in application development is a must for Insurtech providers whose goal is to deliver competitive advantage for customers, positioning them at the cutting edge of customer experience, operational efficiency and resilience. Succeeding in this goal often requires a full migration to a new application server to create advanced tech capabilities.

When one of the UK's leading technology service providers, CDL, aimed to re-engineer its flagship platform, it opted to migrate to Payara Server Enterprise as the most effective solution to support its goals.

The Eclipse Foundation is launching a new Open Regulatory Compliance Working Group on 24 September 2024. Payara Services is delighted to be a Participant member and the organization is keen to ensure as many development and security teams, small to medium-sized enterprises, and corporations as possible are aware of its work. And, of course, the more organizations that join the Open Regulatory Compliance Group, the stronger our impact can be. When we work together, we can better represent open-source software-related industries while the EU develops standards under the Cyber Resilience Act 2024 and subsequent data security compliance legislation.

In this blog post, we look at the history and development of the Eclipse Foundation as well as its new focus on cybersecurity compliance regulations through the new working group since July 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!

Managing configurations in enterprise Java application can often feel like a daunting task. As applications scale, configuration values become scattered across multiple files, formats, and environments—creating complexity and increasing the risk of errors. From juggling different settings for development, testing and production environments to dealing with the frustration of restarting applications for minor config changes, these challenges slow down development and impact productivity.

But what if there was a better way to manage configurations that are flexible, dynamic and type-safe?  This Nugget Friday, we discuss MicroProfile Config—a powerful, standards-based solution designed to simplify configuration management for Java EE and Jakarta EE applications.

The Java Platform is an essential technology platform for modern applications. The Jakarta EE collection of specifications, crafted on Java SE, is arguably the most widely used (directly and indirectly) development platform for enterprise applications on the Java Platform. Over the last couple of years, Jakarta EE has started evolving much faster to meet the rapidly changing needs of enterprises. However, this evolution could be improved to better address the future needs of the industry. This is why the Eclipse Foundation, the home of the Jakarta EE Platform, has introduced the Jakarta EE Future Directions Interest Group.

Payara Platform 4 is reaching its End of Life, and the end of Extended Support is scheduled for the first quarter of 2025. 

However, we understand there are critical business reasons for which some of our customerscannot immediately transition some workloads to newer versions of the platform. To meet your legitimate business requirements, we are introducing the Lifetime Support model. This new offer replaces the Extended Support offeringfor this version and is designed to give you confidence that your business-critical applications will have enterprise level support to remain stable and secure during this transition period. 

This is your advance notice so that you can begin making plans to secure support for your existing infrastructure or to upgrade to Payara Platform 5 or 6. 

It's almost time for one of the most anticipated tech events of the year: Devoxx Belgium 2024! From October 7th to 11th, the Java developer community will gather at Kinepolis, in Antwerp, Belgium, for a week of networking, learning and exploring the latest in software development. With over 3,500 attendees expected, this conference promises to be a major highlight for developers, software engineers, tech enthusiasts as well as Payarans!

Working with multiline strings in Java has historically been a challenge, often resulting in messy code that is hard to read and maintain. Whether you're dealing with SQL queries, JSON or HTML templates, managing escape characters and manual line breaks is a cumbersome process. In today's Nugget Friday, we'll look at how Text Blocks can redefine how developers handle multiline strings, making code cleaner, more readable and easier to maintain.

Speed and responsiveness are very important in the development and use of modern RESTful APIs in Java applications, as they help ensure efficiency and scalability, especially as businesses move towards cloud-native applications. The primary means of achieving high speed, responsiveness, efficiency and scalability is through asynchronous processing. It allows applications to handle requests efficiently and perform tasks without getting stuck, making things run smoother and faster for the user while supporting scalability.

In this post, we'll look at how asynchronous processing works in Jakarta RESTful Web Services (JAX-RS or Jakarta REST) and how to implement async patterns in JAX-RS to enhance your Java web services, so you can build powerful and scalable RESTful APIs in Java.

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

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

Migration Hesitation: Why Fear and Stagnation May Be Costing Your Business More Than You Think

There is no doubt that moving mission-critical applications to a new runtime environment is no small task. The fear of disruption, cost overruns and unknown risks often leads businesses to avoid necessary changes, even when the current system is far from optimal.

In the blog series ‘What’s Stopping Businesses from Application Server Migrations – Insights from Industry Players’ we explore one the reasons behind this hesitation and the real costs associated with migration fears. In the first blog post, we covered the fear of the unknown and business disruptions. In this second episode, we look at the fear of migration costs. In effect, as many business leaders reveal, the perceived financial risks often can overshadow the potential long-term benefits of moving to a different application server.

Welcome to this week’s Friday Nugget and congratulations, you've made it through the week! What better way to kick off the weekend than by talking about simplifying something that is essential to ensure that data flows smoothly between clients and servers, meeting all necessary formats, types and rules. Correct, we are talking about validation.

We're happy to announce the latest releases of Payara Platform Community 6.2024.9, Payara Platform Enterprise 6.18.0 and Payara Platform Enterprise 5.67.0. These updates bring important security enhancements, bug fixes and component upgrades to improve your Jakarta EE and MicroProfile development experience on the Payara Platform.

Jakarta EE, formerly known as Java EE (J2EE), and Spring Boot are the two de facto standards when it comes to enterprise Java applications, and the competition between these two alternatives to secure more market share has been going on for a while. Currently, many enterprise applications rely on Jakarta EE. However, most junior developers are familiar solely with Spring Boot. If you are a Spring Boot developer that needs to use or migrate to the Jakarta EE framework, we have created a guide to help you bridge your existing Spring Boot expertise with core Jakarta EE concepts.

As the international trade volume and the e-commerce sector continue to surge, the global logistics industry is experiencing unprecedented growth. To address the needs of a rapidly expanding and demanding user base, logistics companies are investing in software applications that can support faster and more transparent delivery services. For enterprise logistics apps to function seamlessly, the use of a robust and reliable application server is a must to remain competitive.

Learn what Roman Zrazhevskiy, Founder and CEO of MIRA Safety, Sergey Taver, Marketing Manager of Precision Watches have to say about application runtimes for e-commerce and logistics and why Hermes and DPD choose Payara Platform. 

Open source technologies have become invaluable tools for software developers and software engineers focusing on innovation and experimentation. In particular, open source application servers can greatly help to accelerate project development, reduce costs and foster collaborative approaches within teams and across organizations.

However, when it comes to deploying mission-critical applications in production environments, open source runtimes that are unsupported can present significant risks, exposing businesses to unnecessary vulnerabilities.

The upcoming release of Jakarta EE 11 is expected to feature a number of updated specifications. One of the key updates expected in this release is to Jakarta Concurrency, which will be advancing to version 3.1. This update is set to bring a host of new features and improvements aimed at making concurrent programming in Jakarta EE even more powerful and flexible.

Summer didn't stop our experts at Payara from producing meaningful content to help software developers and DevOps specialists power up their Jakarta EE applications. As August ends, we curated the top highlights from the month for you to check as you get back to your desk.

Focusing on Jakarta EE 11, cloud computing, microservices, application server migrations and more, this monthly catch is treasure trove of valuable content, brimming with must-read guides, in-depth tutorials, technical insights, and expert advice that will help you elevate your software development and deployment projects. Don’t miss out on these essential resources—dive in and discover the knowledge you need to succeed!

Cloud computing is becoming the norm for enterprise-level applications, offering forward-looking businesses a wealth of benefits – reduced operational costs being one of them. However, cloud infrastructure expenditure can quickly spiral out of control, if managed incorrectly. By following a few, simple guidelines, companies can maximize the advantages of the cloud, including revenue, with limited, value-adding investments.

Join us for an insightful webinar with Lenny Primak & Luqman Saeed, where we'll demystify security for your Jakarta EE applications using Apache Shiro.

Simplifying Security for Your Jakarta EE Applications with Apache Shiro

Wednesday, the the 4th of September, 4pm BST

Register: https://www.crowdcast.io/c/security-with-jakarta-and-apache-shiro

Welcome to this week’s Friday Nugget! In today’s post, we’re focusing on a new feature coming in Java 23 that’s set to make your coding life a little easier, especially if you’ve ever found yourself frustrated by the clutter of import statements: module import declarations. By leveraging such tool, you can streamline your Java code, reduce verbosity and enhance readability, making your development process more efficient.

Ensuring Business Continuity When Changing Application Runtime

In today’s digital age, the only constant is change. Yet, one area where change often induces hesitation is in the modernization and migration of application servers for software. Moving mission-critical applications to a different runtime environment can indeed be a daunting prospect, entailing significant investments of time, money and resources. However, when unsatisfied by their current solution, why is the fear of migration operations not giving way to the fear of missing out?

In this blog series 'What’s Stopping Businesses from Application Server Migrations – Insights from Industry Players', we will look at what industry experts say and debunk server migration myths.

Payara Cloud, our increasingly popular Payara as a Service (PaaS) offering, automates the cloud deployment of your Jakarta EE and MicroProfile applications, making it easy to connect to essential services that your application relies on. This post shows you how to connect your applications to the services they need. This quick tutorial applies whether those services are inside or outside your cloud environment, as long as they are reachable across the internet.

Now that we're eight months into 2024 (already!?), and in the middle of summer, it seems like a good time to catch up and update you on the Payara Roadmap for 2024 - let's see what we've done and what we are still planning to do for the rest of the year and beyond.

You can also watch the Payara Roadmap Update presented at the Virtual Payara Conference last month.

We're pleased to announce the latest releases of Payara Platform, addressing key bug fixes and delivering component upgrades for improved performance and security. Thanks to these updates, users of Payara Platform Enterprise and/or Payara Platform Community, can benefit from a more reliable and optimized runtime environment.

Robust and efficient application servers are crucial for companies relying on software applications, whether supporting e-commerce platforms, financial services portals, or internal operations. To ensure smooth operations and deliver seamless services to users, it's essential to partner with vendors who can provide a system runtime that offers maximum uptime. This reduces costs and optimizes performance, profitability, and user satisfaction. Effective service level agreements (SLAs) with these vendors play a key role in minimizing disruptions and ensuring that your applications run efficiently and reliably. 

In this blog post, we share insights from industry players on what to look for in application runtime SLAs to minimize disruptions.

Welcome to another episode of Nugget Friday, where we bring you bite-sized insights to make your development journey smoother and more efficient! This week, we're tackling a common challenge: how to dynamically configure your Payara Micro application after it’s already deployed in a production environment. 

Are you currently using GlassFish 7 and considering a migration to Payara Server? This webinar will provide a comprehensive high-level roadmap for your transition, ensuring a smooth migration process and taking full advantage of the full potential of your Jakarta EE applications running on Payara Server.

GlassFish to Payara Platform Migration Roadmap

Wednesday, the 14th of August 2pm BST

Register: https://www.crowdcast.io/c/glassfish-to-payara-migration-aug-2024 

The 11th release of Jakarta EE, the open-source successor to Java EE whose advancement is led by the Eclipse Foundation, is still undergoing development. Scheduled for release later in 2024, Jakarta EE 11 will introduce a range of enhancements and new functionalities aimed at improving Java enterprise application development. Let’s take a quick look at what to expect. 

In the latest episode of the Payara Podcast, we talk to Lenny Primak. Lenny is an experienced software architect and developer - he’s been contributing to various open source projects for many years, including Apache, Jakarta EE and Payara.

Last month, in June 2024 we held the Virtual Payara Conference, and that’s where Lenny joined us for the Open Source contributors roundtable. We had a really interesting conversation then, but had limited time to discuss various aspects of his work on open source, so we thought it’d be best to give Lenny some more time to share his journey and his experience during the Payara Podcast so here we are - we hope you will enjoy listening to this episode !

Welcome to another Nugget Friday! Today, we’re excited to share some insights into a recent development in the Java ecosystem that promises to enhance the way we process data with streams, exploring how it can make your stream processing more flexible, efficient and expressive. 

As August is about to unfold, we take some time to dive into the depths of Payara's resource base to gather for you the best pearls from July on Java, Jakarta EE, cloud computing, application development and devops. Our talented team has compiled an array of invaluable contributions designed to enhance your projects, meaning this month's roundup is packed with insightful guides, tutorials, technical insights and expert advice that you won't want to miss. 

With business running around the clock, customers and staff expect uninterrupted access to key software applications, making uptime essential to deliver optimum user experience. By implementing strategies aimed at keeping applications online, operational and responsive, companies can enhance their profitability, profile and overall competitiveness in the marketplace.

We interviewed our experts Luqman Saeed, Fabio Turizo and Patrik Duditš to help you with a few key tips on how to develop applications with high availability, consistency and reliability.

As Java developers, we’ve long grappled with the constraints of constructor logic and initialization.  In the past, if you needed to perform any operations before invoking the superclass constructor (via super()) in any class, you were often forced to rely on helper methods or extra constructors. This mostly ended up with cluttered, hard to read code as you needed to duplicate constructors or find workarounds. Let's look at how to address this in today's Nugget Friday!

Want to explore the potential of ARM (Advanced RISC Machine) architecture for your Jakarta EE workload? Our latest webinar 'Jakarta EE with ARM: Enhance Performance and Efficiency in the Cloud' is now available to watch on-demand on https://www.crowdcast.io/c/jakarta-ee-with-arm-july-2024

One of the biggest challenges when developing applications for the web is understanding how they need to be fine-tuned when releasing them into a production environment. This is no exception for Jakarta EE applications deployed on a Payara Server installation.  

In an increasingly interconnected and digital world, it is no surprise that there has been a steady rise in the number and cost of security breaches over the last few years. To maximize the robustness and resilience of your applications and prevent any vulnerability from being exploited, it's important for companies to keep everything around their software up to date.

When it comes to application servers, it means using a modern, fully supported solution or upgrading to one quickly. With Java EE-based server runtime environments being outdated legacy software and lacking support, it is essential to migrate applications relying on these to favor an alternative, such as Jakarta EE, to safeguard your applications and data.

“Which version of the Payara Platform is right for me?” We get asked this question all the time, so we wanted to provide you with a more in-depth discussion that outlines the similarities and differences between the two editions of the Payara Platform, Enterprise and Community, to help you choose the one that best fits your needs.

Welcome to another episode of Nugget Friday! Today, we'll be looking at asynchronous operations, which have always been a crucial component for creating efficient and responsive applications. 

Robust and efficient application servers are essential for companies relying on software applications, whether these support e-commerce platforms, financial services portals or internal operations.  To help ensure smooth operations, deliver seamless services to users and generate revenue, it’s important that the runtime in place can offer maximum uptime to reduce cost while optimizing performance, profitability and user satisfaction. 

In this blog post, we share insights from industry players on the impact of unexpected application server issues and downtime as well as how to reduce them.   

We're pleased to announce the latest releases of Payara Platform, bringing a range of updates across our Enterprise 5 and 6 editions as well as Community. These updates include bug fixes, performance optimizations, security enhancements and component upgrades to help you ensure your Jakarta EE and MicroProfile applications continue to run smoothly and effectively.

Payara Micro is designed from the ground-up to be nimble for lightweight, fast deployments. As such, it is ideal for microservices and cloud environments. However, there may be instances where you may want to squeeze every bit of performance out of it. In such cases, the minimalist configuration of Payara Micro comes in handy.

Thanks to this, you can cut Payara Micro's footprint and speed up startup times, improving the efficiency of your app even more. In effect, depending on your application, you may be able to slash the startup time by up to a third! Here's how.

It's Nugget Friday again, and we're excited to bring you another valuable titbit to our beloved coders! In this instalment of our Friday Nugget series, we're diving into a common yet essential task for developers, especially when handling data read from a file, network or database: converting an InputStream to a String in Java. Knowing how to do this is crucial for efficiently managing IO and data processing tasks.

When it comes to choosing an application server for your enterprise environment, it looks like there's plenty of fish in the sea. However, what each type of fish can offer can vary considerably. Hence, selecting the right one is key to improving your business's efficiency, security, scalability and overall success.

If you're currently using GlassFish, it's time to consider casting your net wider and migrating to a more powerful fish, such as Payara Platform Enterprise. Let's explore the key benefits of making this transition and why Payara could be the perfect catch for your application and enterprise needs.

Innovation is at the core of some of the most exciting software applications currently available and in development. It's important to recognize these solutions, as the stories behind them can inspire developers as well demonstrate the real-world impact of a reliable and future-oriented application server in pushing boundaries in software development. In line with this commitment, we're delighted to shine a spotlight on Payara Community member, TechnoLynx, by interviewing its CEO and Founder, Balázs Keszthelyi. In this blog post, he discusses what the organization does, its applications and how it uses Payara to power key applications.

It’s Friday and we kick off the maiden edition of Nugget Friday. So, what is it? Nugget Friday is going to be a series of short blog posts that focus on hidden nuggets in the various JDK releases since Java 9. In this maiden edition, we look at a very obscure static method on the HashMap class introduced in Java 19.

In the latest episode of the Payara Podcast, we dive deep into a very trending topic, Artificial Intelligence (AI) with a top expert who is committed to ensuring a sustainable and responsible use of this technology: Dr. Mansoor Ahmed-Rengers, CEO and Founder of OpenOriginsas well as a Scientific Researcher at the University of Cambridge. We discuss what AI is, the transformative potential of Gen AI, the challenges it presents and the importance of regulation to harness its benefits while mitigating risks.

To remain competitive in a marketplace where competition is fierce, businesses relying on software applications as part of their offering need robust, flexible and efficient application servers. These are key to maximizing the capabilities of their applications, addressing customer needs and maintaining a competitive edge.

As a Java developer, you've probably experienced the challenges of deploying Jakarta EE or MicroProfile applications to the cloud. Setting up infrastructure, configuring servers and dealing with the gamut of cloud environments can be a major deviation from your core development tasks, ultimately influencing your productivity. However, there are tools that you can leverage to simplify and streamline cloud deployments. One is Payara Cloud Maven plugin - let's look at what it offers and how to use it in this blog post.

As summer sails in, we’re navigating towards exciting new adventures. But before we start exploring what lies ahead, let's cast our nets and haul in the bounty of brilliant contributions and resources from the past month. Crafted by our talented crew to boost your Java and Jakarta EE projects, our latest roundup is brimming with pearls and gems that you won't want to miss, from sparkling tutorials to invaluable insights.

Due to high demand and many entrants' requests, we are pleased to extend the deadline for submissions for the Jakarta EE Media and Community Challenge. The contest is now open until July 25th.

We know it’s a busy period for everyone, with conferences, trade shows and other events, as well as the upcoming holiday season! We hope this extended deadline will give participants more time to get their submissions in. We’ve already had some incredible entries, and look forward to reading more!

Java's steady and predictable release cadence brings new features and improvements with each version. Java 21 (and the recently released 22) introduced major language innovations and performance optimizations. But what does this mean for the vast ecosystem of enterprise Java platforms? Let’s explore these issues in this blog post, starting with a look on the benefits of newer Java versions. 

Join us for the Virtual Payara Conference – a two-day, free online event dedicated to fortifying the security and resilience of your Java applications.

Thursday 27 June 2024, 1-5:30pm BST – Security & Cyber Resilience in the Java World - REGISTER HERE

Strategic Insights track is geared towards IT leaders, decision-makers, and strategists focusing on the broader aspects of security and cyber resilience in the Java ecosystem. This day aims to provide strategic insights and actionable guidance to help you navigate the complex cybersecurity landscape and build a robust, resilient Java environment.

Freshly rejuvenated from the annual Payara Retreat, we're pleased to announce the latest releases of Payara Platform, bringing a range of updates across our Community and Enterprise editions. These updates include bug fixes, performance optimizations, security enhancements and component upgrades to ensure your Jakarta EE and MicroProfile applications continue to run smoothly.

Start-ups are hotbeds of innovation, where speed, agility and resourcefulness are key to success. But in the world of enterprise Java applications, managing complex cloud deployment infrastructure can quickly become a bottleneck and take up considerable time from your developers. To address these issues and streamline cloud deployments, we created Payara Cloud.

Join us for the Virtual Payara Conference – a two-day, free online event dedicated to fortifying the security and resilience of your Java applications.

Wed 26 June 2024, 1-7pm BST – Developer Insights – Designing Secure and Resilient Solutions for Jakarta EE Applications – REGISTER HERE

Developer Insight track is tailored for developers and technical professionals who are involved in the design and development of Java applications. This day features an array of sessions aimed at providing practical insights and hands-on knowledge to enhance the security and resilience of your solutions. See below for the agenda details.

'Java' can be considered an umbrella term encompassing different technologies rather than a single element or solution. This webinar with Simon Ritter from Azul  & Luqman Saeed from Payara - watch here - shed a light on what different Java aspects and components,  illustrating how software developers can leverage these technologies, including runtime options, to deliver highly effective applications.

In a previous blog post, we explored the benefits of using Request Tracing in Payara Server. Payara Micro streamlines the configuration process, allowing you to tailor request tracing directly through command-line options. Let's have a look at how you can customize this tool for your Payara Micro applications.

Introduction

Security is a paramount concern for modern web applications. Protecting sensitive data and user access necessitates a standardized approach. The OpenID Connect (OIDC) protocol, in conjunction with Identity Providers (IdPs) like Keycloak, and the Jakarta Security API integrated into Jakarta EE, offer a reliable solution. Together, they help streamline authentication and authorization in your Jakarta EE applications.

Introduction

In today's complex, distributed applications, pinpointing performance issues and understanding the flow of requests can be a hard task. Payara Server's Request Tracing Service provides a reliable toolset for tracing requests across various protocols and components. This blog post looks at request tracing in Payara Server, offering a quick guide to its features, configuration and best practices.

Introduction

In today's business world, competition is fierce and relentless. As a result, maximizing uptime while reducing downtime and its expenses is a top priority. In particular, users now expect applications to deliver consistent performance, regardless of unexpected challenges. Payara Server offers a high availability (HA) architecture that is designed to keep your business operational at all times. This blog post explores the components and configurations needed to create a highly available Payara Server environment, ensuring your applications remain accessible and responsive.

Deploying applications on Payara Cloud offers numerous advantages, including ease of use and scalability. However, like any platform, you might encounter some common issues. The good news is that these problems are typically easy to resolve. Below, we’ll explore common issues, compiled based on the expertise of our service team. For detailed steps and additional support, refer to our comprehensive troubleshooting guide.

Incorporating chatbots into your Jakarta EE application can offer a number of benefits to you and users, helping automate a number of tasks while maximizing support availability. If you are looking at creating and programming bots, Telegram offers a highly suitable solution, as its Bot API includes multiple features and functionalities. Let's have a closer look at the advantages and how to leverage this tool from our latest User Guide "Power Up Your Jakarta EE Applications with Telegram Chatbots"!

Avast ye, Payara Community! We are ready to chart our course for new horizons in June, but before we do, let's take a moment to look at all the treasures our old salts developed to power up your Java and Jakarta EE applications. We've collected the best pearls and gems in our latest roundup - check them out now!

We have exciting news to share: As part of our Power Up Your Jakarta EE campaign, we are launching Payara's first-ever Jakarta EE Media and Community Challenge!

We’re calling on Java experts, tech writers and content creators from around the world to showcase their talent by developing insightful content focused on Jakarta EE and the Payara Platform application server. This initiative is designed to inspire innovation and foster knowledge-sharing within the Java community. 

Choosing the right cloud platform for your Java applications can significantly improve development speed, scalability and overall costs. While popular options such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) offer valuable solutions, a more niche, highly specialized provider like Payara can deliver effective platforms that bring unique Java-centric advantages: Payara Cloud. Let's take a look at Payara Cloud and how it compares to other common alternatives.

Today May 23rd marks the 29th birthday of the Java Platform. First debuting in in 1995, the platform has grown to become one of the most used technologies in the world. On this 29th occasion of its birthday, I got an AI chatbot to compose an ode for the Java Platform. So dear Java, here's an ode to you on your birthday from myself and everyone at Payara!

Join us for the Virtual Payara Conference – a two-day, free online event dedicated to fortifying the security and resilience of your Java applications.

This conference is designed for developers, IT professionals, and decision-makers who are keen to enhance their knowledge and skills in creating secure Java environments. The event is divided into two focused days, each packed with insightful sessions from industry experts, including EU Cyber Resilience Act Specialists, Java Leaders, Industry Analysts & more.

Wed 26 June 2024, 1-6pm BST – Developer Insights – Designing Secure and Resilient Solutions for Jakarta EE Applications – REGISTER HERE

Thurs 27 June 2024, 1-6pm BST – Strategic Insights: Security & Cyber Resilience in the Java World – REGISTER HERE

Are you planning to work with Payara Cloud and look forward to harness its power but don't know where to start? Our platform is extremely intuitive, but to make sure you can get the most out of it, we compiled a Quick Start Guide, written with you in mind. It is your roadmap to navigating this cutting-edge platform and it walks you through the essentials of getting started with Payara Cloud to simplify your journey from signup to deployment.

Payara Server offers integrated tools that streamline your development experience when working with Jakarta CDI (Contexts and Dependency Injection) in your applications. In this post, we'll take a look at the CDI Development Mode available in Payara Server and the CDI Probe it offers.

With nearly every activity currently relying on applications, companies are continuously seeking to rapidly innovate, advance and scale their solutions. As these applications grow considerably, traditional on-premises infrastructure may not always be able to meet key operational requirements. In such instances, Cloud-native solutions are ideal, as they can offer scalability, agility and cost-effectiveness.

Let's dig deeper into how Payara Cloud can help you futureproof your Jakarta EE applications and, in turn, enhance your profitability and competitiveness in a fat-moving and demanding marketplace. 

We're happy to announce the May 2024 release of Payara Platform! These updates bring a smoother user experience, security fixes, and essential component upgrades to keep your Jakarta EE applications running at their best.

REST, or Representational State Transfer, is the web standard for building APIs and applications. It offers a lightweight architecture for exchanging data between applications over the web. Jakarta REST (formerly JAX-RS) is the standard API for building RESTful web services on the Jakarta EE Platform. 

This blog post looks at caching within Jakarta REST. We'll explore how to use the built-in features and functionalities to enhance the performance and user experience of your RESTful APIs through resource caching. By using these techniques, you can significantly reduce server load, improve responsiveness, and enhance the overall efficiency of your web resources.

Maven is arguably the most used build automation tool in the Java ecosystem. With that great power and popularity, comes great...configuration options! One such option that can leave you scratching your head is dependency scopes. This blog post takes a quick look at maven scopes, what they are and when to choose which scope.

Introduction

Lately, microservices have become extremely popular in software design. They offer the ability to scale, deploy updates independently and use different technologies. However, it's easy to forget how complex microservices can be to manage. Inspired in part by the introduction of Spring Modulith, a top-level Spring project aimed at helping developers create evolvable applications, this blog post takes a fresh look at the concept of modularity. 

More than a quarter of a century after its birth, Java still remains a cornerstone in modern enterprise computing. However, with a myriad of runtime options available, making an informed choice that aligns with your specific business needs can be challenging. This webinar, led by experts from Azul (Simon Ritter) and Payara (Luqman Saeed) and designed for decision makers and architects, aims to uncover the secrets to selecting the most optimal Java runtime, focusing on the unique demands of mission-critical Jakarta EE workloads.

Uncovering The Secrets of Java Runtime Choices for Jakarta EE Applications

Wednesday, the 15th of May, 3pm BST

Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2xtu5op6TDagDU0c2aR_Kg#/registration 

All aboard, Payara Community! It's time to hoist the sails and set course for new adventures in May. But before we do, let's take a look back at the treasures we uncovered in April. We've gathered our favorite catches from the depths to share with you, ready to power up your Jakarta EE applications and propel you towards success! Join us as we navigate through the highlights of the month in our latest roundup

Introduction

The asadmin Command Line Interface (CLI) is a mean of controlling Payara Server from the command line (or terminal, if you prefer). It allows you to start, stop or edit the server in a number of ways. While to some the administration console is the go-to for any administration that needs to be done, the CLI can be a potentially quicker and easier way of performing any administration tasks, particularly when dealing with headless servers, i.e. a server without a GUI.  

Introduction

Payara Micro, a lightweight and flexible microservices runtime platform, offers a seamless development experience through its Maven plugin. In this guide, we'll explore the Dev Mode of Payara Micro Maven plugin, focusing on the dev goal. This goal is tailored to streamline development by enabling various features for an efficient workflow.

Join us for our next free virtual event to take the first step towards building AI-powered Jakarta EE applications:

AI on Jakarta EE: A Hands-On Exploration of Toolkits and Libraries

Tuesday, the 30th of April, 2pm BST

Register: https://www.crowdcast.io/c/wfynmcu0b5cm 

Development productivity is crucial in Enterprise Java and Jakarta EE application development, supporting the delivery of high-quality software solutions quickly and efficiently. As a result, it is necessary to focus on streamlining development processes, optimizing resource utilization and empowering developers to work more effectively. Payara Micro Maven Plugin, Version 1, introduces a powerful tool – Dev Mode – designed to supercharge your development experience with Payara Micro. 

In our latest User Guide - available to download here - we look at this plugin, exploring its features, configurations and usage to help developers unlock stratospheric levels of productivity.

When dealing with complex distributed systems, decoupled, asynchronous communications may be more suited to support the exchange of information between different parts of a system, or even completely different systems. In effect, this decoupling makes it possible for different parts of a system to interact without being directly connected, enhancing scalability and fault tolerance. It is possible to set up such communications through a messaging platform like Apache Kafka and design highly scalable applications.

Our new eBook - available to download here - discusses how to use Apache Kafka for Jakarta EE Platforms that use Payara Server. 

Asynchronous communications are an essential elements of flexible and scalable Jakarta EE applications, as they can support the independent processing of multiple tasks, leading to improved performance and responsiveness. This webinar with Petr Aubrecht  & Luqman Saeed - watch here - delves into the world of Java Message Service (JMS) and its integration within Jakarta EE applications to help developers harness the power of asynchronous communications and messaging for enhanced architectures.

Introduction

Java 21 introduced a number of new features that are designed to help developers craft enterprise-level applications. These enhancements can improve how quickly and smoothly applications run while making coding simpler for developers. Highlights include:

We're excited to announce the April 2024 release of Payara Platform!  This update includes a mix of critical bug fixes, component upgrades, and exciting new tools in the Payara Tooling Ecosystem.  Our enterprise customers will particularly benefit from the new Diagnostics Tool and Dependabot scanner, designed to streamline operations and security.  Also, everyone gets a glimpse into the future with the Payara 7 Alpha 1 preview!

In our latest podcast episode, you can listen to our insightful conversation with David Heffelfinger, CTO of Ensode Technology, on his latest venture: the release of his book, 'Jakarta EE Application Development.'  With nearly three decades of professional software development experience under his belt, David is a true veteran in the field. Java enthusiasts will recognize him as a Java Champion and the prolific author behind numerous publications on Java, Java EE, Jakarta EE, GlassFish, NetBeans and more.

Head over toSpotifyorYouTube to listen to the conversation and subscribe to be the first to know when the next episode is out! 

Introduction

The effective management of production deployment runtimes is essential to ensuring the success, competitiveness and sustainability of your Jakarta EE  applications as well as your business. However, it's important to leverage the right tools, as managing production deployment runtimes can drain your small business's resources in several ways:

Dive into the dynamic world of NoSQL databases with Java Champion Otavio Santana and discover how they can revolutionize your Java applications in our interactive workshop - REGISTER HERE. Designed for senior engineers, architects, and Java developers with a keen interest in NoSQL databases, this workshop brings to life the cutting-edge concepts and techniques from the acclaimed book “Java Persistence with NoSQL: Unleashing the Power of NoSQL: Integrating MongoDB, Cassandra, Neo4J, Redis, and more in Enterprise Java Architecture.

There are now a lot of advanced productivity tools that can help software developers streamlining their coding activity, e.g. automating repetitive but necessary tasks or supporting troubleshooting. This webinar - watch here - with Trisha Gee, Java Champion and Developer Evangelist at Gradle, and Luqman Saeed, Jakarta EE Expert at Payara, covers some of the most effective strategies and latest solutions that can help engineers with their Java application developments. 

Ahoy, Payara Community! Here's an overview of our fresh catch for March, where we've reeled in our favorite bits from the depths for you to enjoy and power up your Jakarta EE applications!

To effectively express a query, it's important to utilize a typesafe way that help you enhance readability and reduce runtime errors.

Our latest User Guide - available to download here - discusses how to use the Jakarta Persistence API (JPA) Criteria API to build dynamic entity queries programmatically. 

Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) activities are designed to convey your Jakarta EE applications to end users. Thanks to the unique flexibility of Jakarta EE, multiple CI/CD options are available to software developers. In effect, these are independent from your specific Jakarta EE. 

Watch the video below to learn more about some of the CI/CD alternatives available, what they can offer as well as guide you through how you can implement them. You will be able to follow a demonstration on configuring GitHub Actions for CI/CD and deploying a Jakarta EE applications from the IDE, through GitHub, and onto Payara Cloud. You will also be able to learn how to deploy and manage your applications on Payara Cloud.

Slow SQL queries can silently undermine your application's efficiency and the overall user experience. These sluggish queries not only frustrate users with long load times, but they can also have significant costs:

This article provides a brief introduction to using Instaclustr’s managed PostgreSQL Database and Apache Kafka from Payara Cloud. It was created to assist entrants in the upcomingPayara Hackathon (you can still sign up!) spin-up and configure some potentially useful Instaclustr technologies forJakarta EEapplications.

We're happy to announce the March 2024 release of Payara Platform Enterprise 6.12.0 and Community 6.2024.3. This release brings a number of improvements, bug fixes, and component upgrades, delivering greater reliability for your Jakarta EE workloads.

Ready to level up your Jakarta EE applications with asynchronous communication? Join our webinar next week - REGISTER HERE -  to unlock the power of Java Message Service (JMS) and learn how to integrate messaging for flexible architectures.

Deploying a web application often means connecting to a database. In this guide, I'll show you how to connect a Jakarta EE application on Payara Cloud to a PostgreSQL database hosted on Neon.

Jakarta EE offers a reliable foundation for enterprise-scale Java applications. Sometimes, however, the traditional deployment model can add a layer of complexity. Payara Micro addresses this challenge by providing a streamlined approach for managing your Jakarta EE deployments.

This webinar with Edwin Derks  & Luqman Saeed - watch here - is specifically tailored to reveal the productivity advantages that Jakarta EE brings to developers like you in the enterprise Java domain. Whether you're a developer, architect, or tech enthusiast aiming to enhance efficiency in Java enterprise application development, this recording is crafted with you in mind!

Jakarta EE (formerly Java EE) is a set of community developed, abstract specifications that together form a platform for developing end-to-end, multi-tier enterprise applications. Jakarta EE is built on the Java Standard Edition, and aims to provide a stable, reliable and vendor neutral platform on which to develop cloud native applications.

Our new eBook - available to download here - discusses the general theory surrounding the Java Enterprise Development platform. 

Payara Cloud, introduced in November 2022, is the next generation of fully-managed cloud native application runtime that offers a flexible and powerful way to easily run Jakarta EE applications in the cloud. This webinar - REGISTER HERE - presented by the Java Champion Michael Redlich, will provide an introduction to the Payara Platform and Payara Cloud. There will then be a review of a Jakarta EE application and demonstrate how to deploy and execute it locally to Payara Server and Payara Micro, then in the cloud with Payara Cloud.

Payara Micro is a microservices optimised, cloud-first Jakarta EE runtime capable of executing WAR files directly from the command line, eliminating the need for a conventional application server setup. This efficient method, coupled with its versatility and extensive functionality, makes Payara Micro an ideal choice for simplifying your Jakarta EE development process. Its wide array of command-line options is designed to simplify configuration and management, further enhancing its appeal.

We're excited to announce that the 2nd edition of Payara Hackathon is now open for sign ups! Find out more and sign up here!

The Payara Cloud Hackathon will be running from the 11th until the 31st of March and this time, we are looking for applications that tackle environmental, social, and economic sustainability challenges. With a focus on deploying to our Payara as a Service platform Payara Cloud, this is your chance to showcase the power and versatility of Jakarta EE technologies.

We are happy to announce the February 2024 release of Payara Platform Enterprise 6.11.0 (request free trial here) and Payara Platform Community 6.2024.2 (download here) are available!

This month's release comes with a number of enhancements, bug fixes, component upgrades, and new capabilities aimed at improving the stability and developer experience of the Payara Platform for you. See below for the details. 

Watch the below recording of our recent webinar which will guide you through the process of setting up a seamless deployment pipeline for your Jakarta EE applications, leveraging the robustness of GitHub Actions and the simplicity of Payara Cloud CLI.

The upcoming JDK 22 release is set to introduce a promising new feature, JEP 461: Stream Gatherers (Preview), aimed at enriching the Java Stream API with capabilities for custom intermediate operations. This addition will enable you to manipulate data streams in ways that were previously complex or not directly supported by the existing API. 

Greetings Payara Community! Enjoy our favourite bits we gathered in our monthly catch for January.

Payara Micro is a lightweight Jakarta EE and MicroProfile runtime optimized for containerization and microservices. Given the rise of cloud native and containerized application deployments, Payara Micro is a great choice for when you need consistent performance from a smaller runtime. In this blog post, we take a look at five Payara Micro features that you may not know about.  

Payara Cloud is our robust platform designed to simplify and streamline the deployment, management, and monitoring of your Jakarta EE and MicroProfile applications. By eliminating the need for much of the usual server configuration and maintenance, it allows you to focus more on your core business logic, delivering value much faster to your customers.

Splashing into the new year with vigor, the Payara Engineering kitchen announces the first release of Payara Platform for 2024.

This release brings enhancements, security fixes, and bug fixes, ensuring a more robust and efficient environment for your mission critical workload.  Payara Enterprise 6.10.0 (request free trial) comes with 2 improvements, 4 bug fixes, 10 component upgrades and 2 security fixes. Payara Community 6.2024.1 (download here) also comes with 2 improvements, 4 bug fixes, 10 component upgrades and 2 security fixes.

In the digital age, where data breaches are common and privacy is paramount, ensuring users use strong passwords is the first step to securing applications from never-ending threats. Passay, a Java password generation and policy management library helps enhance the security layer of any Java application. Let's dive into the core components of Passay in this blog post to see how you can employ it in your own applications. 

Kubernetes is a topic that is frequently discussed in the development community, especially as the IT landscape increasingly shifts towards cloud and microservices. However, it’s crucial to evaluate whether it is genuinely indispensable for your environment or just another case of the next 'new and shiny' object capturing attention without substantial benefits. In this blog, we’ll delve into the reasons why Kubernetes might sometimes fall victim to the hype and explore whether it is the right fit for all scenarios. 

The Java Platform, over the years, has shown how resilient and reliable a development platform it is. Of course, as developers, we always want to see how fast we can execute our code. Well, now you have the chance to find out, or actually prove how fast Java is. Gunnar Morling, Software Engineer at Decodable has a very exciting Java warmup game for us all. He calls it the One Billion Row Challenge. Huh? Yup. Let's hear it from him.