Modern enterprise Java applications built on Jakarta EE require a strong testing strategy to ensure they work reliably. In this post, we'll explore key approaches and tools for effective Jakarta EE application testing, starting with the testing pyramid.

Pay As You Go (PAYG) pricing has arrived for Payara Cloud, making it easier than ever to deploy and run your Jakarta EE and MicroProfile applications in the cloud. This new pricing model is perfect for development environments, testing and small applications that don't require continuous runtime.

The Jakarta EE Media and Community Challenge initiated by Payara celebrates the innovation and creativity that thrives within the Jakarta EE community. Designed as a platform to inspire, educate and showcase collaboration, the competition invited developers, tech writers and enthusiasts worldwide to contribute technical content that advances the understanding and application of Jakarta EE.

We already unveiled the 3rd place entry "Jakarta EE based serverless backend-for-frontend", and now it’s time to spotlight the 2nd place winner! Congratulations to Bazlur Rahman for his exceptional entry "Streamlining Jakarta EE 11 Development with Payara and start.jakarta.ee: A Hands-On Guide."

We all know that businesses rely more and more on applications, and that these tend to be complex programs that often interact with various systems. Even more, as technology evolves, software is expected to become even more advanced and sophisticated in the future. As systems and applications become more complex, robust observability strategies become essential for ensuring operational reliability.

Let's have a look at what observability is, what it offers and how it can benefit your Jakarta EE applications.

Modernizing legacy applications in the cloud era has become an imperative for business success. With customer expectations constantly rising and digital transformation becoming critical for business survival, understanding how to approach legacy application modernization has never been more important.

When building enterprise Java applications on the Jakarta EE platform, database connection management is critical for both performance and stability. One common issue that can severely impact application performance is connection and statement leaks. In this Nugget Friday, we'll explore how Payara Server helps detect and prevent these leaks, ensuring your applications run smoothly and efficiently.

Virtual Payara Conference is coming next month and on Day 2 - Developer Insight - we will help you unlock the future of Jakarta EE development! 

AI Tools for Jakarta EE - 12 December 2024, 3:40pm GMT - Register Here!

Join Gaurav Gupta, Senior Software Engineer at Payara, to witness how AI-powered tools are transforming enterprise application development through real-world, cutting-edge demonstrations. Discover how AI-powered tools enhance productivity and streamline workflows in Apache NetBeans IDE and beyond, from creating a simple hello-world program to developing full-stack applications.

Discover how AI-powered tools are reshaping Jakarta EE development by optimizing the entire development lifecycle. Can't make the date? Register now and watch on-demand later!

If you’re still managing Java applications on GlassFish middleware, you might be hitting some roadblocks, such as difficulties with automation, lack of integrated monitoring and official support and limited abilities with modern tools. However, there are ways to modernize your current applications. Let's have a look how. 

While we all want maximum uptime for our software systems, failures and downtimes are inevitable. However, these can be minimized and quickly resolved through comprehensive, robust and well-designed fault tolerance mechanisms. This Nugget Friday looks at how to leverage MicroProfile Fault Tolerance. We look at how it operates and explore how its features can help developers address common failure scenarios. Let's dig in!

Ensuring consistent performance and early detection of potential system issues in Jakarta EE (formerly Java EE) production deployments are critical in every production deployment. The Payara HealthCheck Service is a built-in tool designed specifically to help you monitor the health of your Payara Server deployments. While often overlooked, this service is an essential asset for operations teams who seek to minimise downtime and maximise system reliability. Let's dive into what the HealthCheck Service does, how it can be configured, and why it's valuable for monitoring your app server's critical components.