Mastering Java Frameworks: Power Up Your Jakarta EE Skills As A Spring Boot Developer

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.

For junior developers that are skilled in Spring Boot, learning Jakarta EE can be a strategic move to enhance their skillset and broaden their expertise in the Java ecosystem. This knowledge can help experts to become more versatile developers but also positions them as a valuable asset in the job market, where proficiency in both Jakarta EE and Spring Boot can open up more opportunities and increase the competitive edge in various enterprise development roles.

Jakarta EE and Spring Boot are both powerful Java Frameworks, but their differences cater to distinct app development needs. For example, Jakarta EE’s standard-based approach offers greater flexibility and customization, making it ideal for projects requiring a tailored stack. Conversely, Spring Boot is designed to accelerate development, especially for convention-adhering applications.

Spring Boot Equivalents in Jakarta EE

If you need to develop a Jakarta EE application for the first time, there are some key tips you can use to leverage your existing Spring Boot expertise and quickly create high-quality applications. For example, there are core specifications on the Jakarta EE platform that will be part of nearly every application you develop. In our guide, we highlight these APIs and their Spring Boot equivalents, along with some examples.

Download a free copy of the guide "Jakarta EE for Spring Boot Developers: Mapping Concepts and Paradigms" to learn how to translate common Spring APIs, such as Autowiring and MVC,  into Jakarta EE specifications.