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.

The May 2025 release brings updates across Payara Platform Community 6.2025.5, Payara Platform Enterprise 6.26.0 and 5.75.0. These focus on bug fixes and component upgrades. Let's have a closer look at what you can find in this release. 

After two decades as Java's dominant build tool (no offense to Gradle), Maven is undergoing its most significant evolution. While the official Maven documentation outlines the technical changes in Maven 4, this blog post focuses specifically on what these changes mean for enterprise developers working with Jakarta EE, Spring Boot and Quarkus.

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:

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.

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.

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.