One of the largest and longest-running Java conference, Devnexus 2025, is just around the corner and our Payarans are ready to bring cutting-edge insights to the event. If you’re a Java developer eager to explore the latest technology advancements and industry trends, this is an event you don’t want to miss!

Enterprise Java development has evolved significantly from the days of J2EE, which moved to the Eclipse Foundation as Java EE and eventually became Jakarta EE. This progression has provided developers like you and me with a comprehensive platform for building reliable, scalable applications. Let's explore 10 ways Jakarta EE 11 streamlines enterprise development, with special attention to the newly released Jakarta Data 1.0 specification.

Java has been a core element of enterprise application development for decades, and its relevance will continue to grow in 2025 and beyond. With its platform independence, scalability and security features as well as active ecosystem, Java offers numerous advantages that can contribute to increased profitability and enhanced business continuity for your organization.

This blog post explores 10 reasons why Java should be the language of choice for your current and future enterprise applications.

In the Java ecosystem, two main frameworks stand out for enterprise application development: Jakarta EE (formerly Java EE) and Spring Boot. While both options aim to simplify enterprise Java development, they take distinctly different approaches. This comprehensive comparison will help you make an informed decision on which framework is best suited to support your next project.

Virtual Payara Conference - find out more and register here - is a two-day, free event that brings together industry leaders, developers, and innovators to explore the latest advancements and strategic insights in the world of Java and Jakarta EE. Whether you’re a decision-maker shaping the future of your enterprise or a developer diving deep into new technologies, this event offers something for everyone.

Read on to find out more about the sessions and speakers.

Are you in London next week? Come and join us for at the 18th LJC Unconference - a full day of discussions, knowledge sharing, learning, and networking with other developers in the industry.

There will be an opening keynote session followed by breakout discussion groups on the topics which are important to you. 

We're super excited to announce the third edition of the Virtual Payara Conference! This December we will be focusing on Powering High-Performance Enterprise Java Applications.

• Strategic Insight - Wednesday 11th December 2024, 1-6:30pm GMT - REGISTER HERE

• Developer Insight - Thursday 12th December 2024, 1-7:00pm GMT - REGISTER HERE

Join Day 2 of the Virtual Payara Conference where we will delve into the latest Jakarta EE 11 developer features with hands-on sessions, including Unpoly for single-page apps, OpenID Connect, and OpenAI integration. End the day with career advice and a Java User Group Community panel.

We're excited to announce that the 3rd edition of Payara Hackathon is now open for sign ups! Find out more !

The Payara Hackathon - Generative AI on Jakarta EE - will be running from the 2nd of October until the 6th of November and this time, we are challenging you to push the boundaries of enterprise Java development to create futureproof applications. This hackathon gives you the chance to create and showcase ground-breaking applications that harness the power of Generative AI within the Jakarta EE platform.

Whether you’re passionate about AI or a driven Java developer, this is your chance to innovate and help us showcase how Jakarta EE is a valuable solution for developing tomorrow’s apps. Winners will be spotlighted across our platforms, earn money prizes, and present their solutions to a worldwide audience.

It's almost time for one of the most anticipated tech events of the year: Devoxx Belgium 2024! From October 7th to 11th, the Java developer community will gather at Kinepolis, in Antwerp, Belgium, for a week of networking, learning and exploring the latest in software development. With over 3,500 attendees expected, this conference promises to be a major highlight for developers, software engineers, tech enthusiasts as well as Payarans!