Published on 28 Apr 2025
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April was a month of rich fishing grounds: we reeled in top-tier blog posts, made waves at international conferences, and navigated exciting new waters in both AI and Java development. From sharpening your developer toolkit to charting safer courses for application security, we've caught some prize-worthy resources you won't want to throw back.
Drop anchor and take a look at the finest catches from our voyages this past month!
Top Blog Posts
A key focus area for this month was showcasing developers how they can leverage key tools to enhance their productivity and capabilities of their applications. Here's our top pick:
In the Press
We've also been sharing key insights with Forbes - check these articles to learn more about legacy applications, how to modernize them and keep them secure:
- https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbestechcouncil/2025/04/14/from-legacy-apps-to-emerging-tech-20-business-modernization-tips/
- https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbestechcouncil/2025/04/08/2025-cybersecurity-agenda-upgrading-legacy-systems/
Conference Talks
April was a busy month, as we presented at various international events. While the events are now overs, you can (or will soon be able to) watch our presentations on demand in most cases:
- JavaLand: https://www.javaland.eu/en/recollections/javaland-2025/
- GIDS India: https://developersummit.com/
- Bangalore JUG: https://www.meetup.com/bangalorejug/events/
Plus, get ready for JCON Europe, taking place from May 12th-15th in Cologne (Germany). Our Payaran Gaurav will be there to showcase how developers can leverage AI to their advantage!
Podcasts and Webinars
In addition to numerous conference talks, you can also check out these webinars and podcast episodes from April:
🎙️Payara Podcast: Java User Group Spotlight – Chicago JUG & Seattle JUG
💻Payara Webinar: Modernizing Enterprise Java Applications: Jakarta EE, Spring Boot, and AI Integration
💻REGISTER NOW! Payara Webinar: Connected Industries with Edge will take place on April 30th!
Guides
📚 Payara: Platform Engineering Excellence For Enterprise Java
📚 Cloud Cost Optimization for Java Workloads: Executive Summary
📚 UPDATED: Developer Tools in the Payara Platform
📚 UPDATED: How to Develop Applications with Minimal Security Risks
Payara Platform Releases
Our latest Payara Platform releases are here: Payara Platform Community 6.2025.4, Payara Platform Enterprise 5.74.0 and 6.25.0. These updates bring key components updates to help you improve your Jakarta EE applications. 
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