Archive from April 2019

Microservices for Java EE Developers

Nowadays, the concept of microservices is more than a simple novelty. With the advent of DevOps and the boom of container technologies and deployment automation tools, microservices are changing the way developers structure their applications. With this article, our intention is to illustrate that microservices are a valid option for Java/Jakarta EE developers and how Payara Micro is a robust platform to reach that goal. 

EE Security in Relation to JASPIC, JACC and LoginModules/Realms

Java EE 8 introduced a new API called the Java EE Security API (see JSR 375) or "EE Security" in short.

 

This new API, perhaps unsurprisingly given its name, deals with security in Java EE.  Security in Java EE is obviously not a new thing though, and in various ways it has been part of the platform since its inception.

 

So what is exactly the difference between EE Security and the existing security facilities in Java EE? In this article we'll take a look at that exact question.

 

Payara Server管理コンソールの基礎 - #1 概要とコンセプト

これから数回にわたって、Payara Serverの管理コンソールの基本的な使い方について解説してゆきたいと思います。第1回目は、Payara Serverの管理コンソールの概要と、管理コンソールを使用する上で理解しておきたいPayara Serverのコンセプトについてご説明します。

Specs, RIs, APIs - What Does it all Mean?

There are many acronyms in the Java world. Here's a list of some commonly used acronyms and what they mean.

 

JCP - Java Community Process

The Java Community Process is simply the process by which Java EE was developed. It's an open process that anyone can apply to become a part of. To find out more about the JCP, visit their website: https://www.jcp.org

Behind the Scenes of Payara Server

You might already know that Payara Server originated out of a Glassfish fork. Glassfish being the reference implementation server of Java EE. Let's take a closer look at the components and modules that make up Payara Server.