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.
A Peek Into the Future of Enterprise Java and Jakarta EE
While Jakarta EE 11 is still under active development, Payara Platform Community 7 Alpha 2 serves as a technological preview, allowing you to explore and experiment with the upcoming features and improvements. This early access release is particularly valuable for teams planning to adopt Jakarta EE 11 as soon as it is officially launched. Our latest offering will provide them with a head start in understanding the latest features of the Jakarta EE 11 Platform and preparing for the transition to a more modern framework.
What's New in the Box?
Core Platform Specifications
Payara Platform Community 7 Alpha 2 made significant progress in implementing the mandatory Jakarta EE 11 Platform specifications. Our engineering team successfully integrated most of the core components, with only Authentication and Data specifications remaining in the pipeline. This approach ensures that you can start testing your applications against the new platform standards.
Security Enhancements
The security stack received particular attention in this release. Here's what you can benefit from:
- Implementation of Jakarta Authorization API 3.0
- Ongoing work to support Jakarta Authentication API 3.1
- Enhanced security features aligned with modern enterprise requirements.
Modern Servlet Support
The integration of Jakarta Servlet API 6.1 brings the latest improvements in web container technology, offering enhanced performance and new capabilities for web applications.
Modernised Component Stack
Payara Platform Community 7 Alpha 2 comes with significant updates to its underlying components:
- Upgraded to Grizzly 4.1.0 for improved network layer performance
- Integration of HK2 4.0.0-M2 for enhanced dependency injection capabilities
- Optimised core components for better overall system performance.
Getting Started with Jakarta EE 11
While Payara Platform Community 7 Alpha 2 is still under heavy development, it provides an excellent opportunity for Jakarta EE developers like you to:
- Explore upcoming Jakarta EE 11 features
- Test existing applications for compatibility
- Provide valuable feedback to the Payara team
- Plan migration strategies for existing applications.
Looking Ahead
As we move closer to the final release of Jakarta EE 11, Payara Platform Community 7 will continue to evolve, incorporating new features and refinements. This alpha release represents an important milestone in the Jakarta EE ecosystem, showcasing the Payara Platform’s commitment to modern enterprise Java development while helping users benefit from the latest advancements in the field.
Get Started with Payara Platform Community 7 Alpha 2
We encourage Jakarta EE developers to download Payara Platform Community 7 Alpha 2 and start experiencing the future of enterprise Java. Your feedback and early adoption will play an important role in shaping the final release and ensuring it meets the needs of the enterprise Java community.
Remember that this is an alpha release intended for testing and exploration and should not be used in production environments. Nonetheless, it provides a unique opportunity to prepare for the upcoming Jakarta EE 11 transition. Start your journey with PayaraPlatform Community 7 Alpha 2 today and be part of the next evolution in enterprise Java development.
