The Payara Monthly Catch - August 2024

Summer didn't stop our experts at Payara from producing meaningful content to help software developers and DevOps specialists power up their Jakarta EE applications. As August ends, we curated the top highlights from the month for you to check as you get back to your desk.

Focusing on Jakarta EE 11, cloud computing, microservices, application server migrations and more, this monthly catch is treasure trove of valuable content, brimming with must-read guides, in-depth tutorials, technical insights, and expert advice that will help you elevate your software development and deployment projects. Don’t miss out on these essential resources—dive in and discover the knowledge you need to succeed!

Top Blog Posts 

🆕 What's Coming in Jakarta EE 11? Explore the exciting new features and updates that you can expect in Jakarta EE 11 and that promise to enhance enterprise Java development. Learn more about what this latest release has to offer for your applications by reading this blog post.

🛣️ Payara Platform Roadmap Update - July 2024 Get an exclusive look at the latest developments and future plans for the Payara Platform. This roadmap update outlines upcoming features and improvements that will help you power up your Jakarta EE and MicroProfile applications.

🔗 Payara Cloud Connectivity: Linking Your Apps to Essential Backend Services Learn how to connect your applications to critical backend services with Payara Cloud. With the tips in this blog posts, you'll be able to ensure seamless integration and robust performance of your apps in the cloud.

🔎 Cloud Infrastructures: A Closer Look at What's Available Now Hybrid Cloud? Serverless Cloud? Or Fully-Managed Cloud? Learn more about the various cloud infrastructures available today, comparing their features, benefits and suitability for different types of applications. Make informed decisions about your cloud strategy with this overview.

🕵️ Ensuring Seamless Operations and Maximum Profitability: Key Insights on Application Server Efficiency and SLAs - Part 2 Application server issues can lead to costly application downtime. Check this blog postto discover crucial strategies for optimizing application server efficiency and setting up the right Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with your vendor to maximize profitability and ensure seamless operations in your enterprise environment.

⛔ What’s Stopping Businesses from Application Server Migrations: Insights From Industry Players - Part 1 Afraid of runtime migrations? You're not alone! Check this blog post to uncover the challenges and concerns that prevent businesses from migrating their application servers, with insights from industry leaders on how to overcome these hurdles and succeed in your migration strategy, maximize application uptime and ensure business continuity.

💰 You Don’t Need to be in the Money to be in the Cloud The move to the cloud is real, but it can quickly become expensive. Find out how businesses can deploy their applications to the cloud without breaking the bank. In this piece, our experts discuss cost-effective strategies for cloud adoption that deliver maximum value without hefty investments.

🔐 How to Mitigate the Risks of Unsupported Open Source Technologies for Mission-Critical Applications Explore the potential risks of using unsupported open source technologies in mission-critical applications and discover best practices to mitigate these risks, ensuring your business remains secure and reliable. Read the full blog post here. 

💻 UPDATED: Getting Started with Jakarta EE 9: How to Create a REST API with Jakarta EE 9 If you want to expand your Jakarta EE 9 skills you cannot miss this piece. It offers a guide on creating a REST API that is perfect for developers looking to succeed in enterprise Java development.

Nugget Fridays

💎Streamlining Payara Micro Configurations with Pre-boot and Post-boot Scripts Available here. 

💎 Simplify Module Imports in Java 23 Learn morehere. 

💎 Stream Gatherers: A New Way to Enhance Your Java Streams Everything you need to know. 

This Month's Podcasts and Webinars

💻Jakarta EE with ARM: Enhance Performance and Efficiency in the Cloud In thiswebinar, our tech experts look at how ARM (Advanced RISC Machine) architectures can support your cloud strategies as well as your Jakarta EE workload. From helping deliver scalable and resource-efficient deployments to optimizing cloud infrastructure costs as well as best practices, this video will help you maximize the benefits of ARM architectures for your applications. 

💻GlassFish to Payara Platform Migration Roadmap If you currently use GlassFish, but are interested in moving to a more state-of-the-art application runtime, this migration webinar is ideal for you. Check it out  to have a clear overview on how to effectively plan your move while minimizing any disruption. 

Guides of the Month

Untangling the Threads - Concurrency vs Parallelism in Java Cheat Sheet

• • Access the Cheat Sheet "Untangling the Threads - Concurrency vs Parallelism in Java Cheat Sheet" here. 

Mitigating Risks of Unsupported Open Source in Production – The Case for Payara Enterprise Platform

• • Access the Guide "Mitigating Risks of Unsupported Open Source in Production".

Payara Cloud Datasheet 

• • Access the "Payara Cloud Datasheet" here.

Payara Cloud Vs AWS - What You Need To Know

• • Access the Overview on Payara Cloud Vs AWS. 

New Events

✍️Jakarta EE Media and Community Challenge The submission deadline for this competition has just passed and we're about to reveal the winners! Our judging panel is now busy reviewing all entries. Winning entries will be announced on September 1st, so stay tuned!

👩‍💻Did anybody say "Hackathon"? Something exciting is coming! We cannot wait to tell you more about it - look out for more info in September!

This Month's Releases

Payara Platform's latest release offer a mix of bug fixes and component upgrades that help software developers and devops specialists improve how they handle REST endpoints and domain restarts. As a result, users can simplify configuration and deployment operations while enhancing the stability and reliability of their applications.