Welcome aboard the September issue of The Monthly Catch! With summer holidays wrapping up, the Java world is back in full swing. Between major product updates, certification milestones, and the start of conference season, there’s plenty to catch up on. We’ve pulled together the highlights so you can head into autumn well-informed and ready for what’s next.
Top News
✅ Payara is now Jakarta EE 11 Certified
Big milestone: Payara Platform Community 7 Beta is now fully compatible with Jakarta EE 11!
Read the announcement.
🐟 Payara Platform — September 2025 Release
Our latest monthly release is out, bringing fixes, component upgrades, and performance improvements.
Find out more here.
🎉 Java 25 Released!
Java 25 has officially landed. Packed with performance improvements and developer-friendly features, it sets the tone for the next few years of enterprise Java.
Read more on OpenJDK webiste and watch the offocial launch stream here.
🎤 Conference Season Kicks Off — We’re at Devoxx Belgium
We’re excited to be sponsoring and speaking at Devoxx Belgium. If you’re attending, come say hi — and check out our session 'It (only) starts with a container'.
Watch & Learn
▶️ Webinar (On-Demand): Payara Qube — Zero Kubernetes Setup (Demo)
Missed it live? Catch the replay on how Payara Qube simplifies enterprise Java deployments without the Kubernetes overhead.
Watch here.
▶️ Webinar (On-Demand): Payara Server Maven Plugin + AI Agent (Demo)
See how to boost developer productivity by combining Maven automation with AI assistance. Available on-demand if you couldn’t join live.
Watch here.
▶️ Jakarta Tech Talk
“Building and Hosting an MCP Server with Jakarta EE” — a hands-on deep dive.
Watch here.
▶️ Adam Bien’s Airhacks — September Edition
Episode 139 covers architectures, clouds, LLMs, and Java updates.
Watch here.
Fresh from the Payara Blog
🛠️ JBoss ELS Decoded: What Extended Lifecycle Support Really Means for Your Java Apps
A practical explanation of what Extended Lifecycle Support really means — and why enterprises should prepare now.
Read here.
🤖 Boost Developer Productivity with Maven + AI Agent
Learn how Maven automation and AI assistance can transform your development workflow.
Read here.
⚠️ 5 Warning Signs Your Ageing Application Server Is Holding Back Your Java Team
Spot the red flags early and take action before technical debt slows you down.
Read here.
New Guides & Resources
- Securing Jakarta EE (Java EE) Application Servers: An Executive Guide - identify vulnerabilities, harden servers, safeguard Enterprise Java - download here.
- Zero-Trust Security for Enterprise Java: Executive Implementation Guide - never trust, always verify, secure Enterprise Java - download here.
- From Stagnation to Acceleration: The Application Server Migration Executive Guide - download here.
- Understanding the Business Risks of Using JBoss EAP 7 Application Server in Production Environments - download here.
Community & Ecosystem News
📊 Survey Reminder: Our modernization survey is still open until October 12 — complete it for a chance to win an Amazon voucher.
Complete the survey here.
🆕 Jakarta EE Advancing
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Jakarta Query (Otavio Santana) proposes unifying queries across SQL and NoSQL in Jakarta EE 12. Read on Dzone.
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Jakarta Security 4.0 brings improved usability and expanded features. Find out more from Hantsy.
🏆 Honoring Java Community Pioneers
In August, several leaders were recognized for their contributions with Java Lifetime Achievement Awards — a moment to reflect on the foundations that brought the ecosystem to where it is today.
Read more on Jim Grisanzio's blog.
Conferences & CFPs
📢 CFPs are open for several key 2026 events:
That’s a wrap for September! With Java 25 officially out, Payara reaching Jakarta EE 11 certification, and conference season heating up, there’s no shortage of exciting developments. Make sure to catch up on the latest guides, watch the replays, and share your input in our modernization survey before it closes.
Here’s to a busy, inspiring autumn in the Java & Jakarta EE community!
