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.