Interest in Jakarta EE and Cloud Native Java will continue to grow in 2024

Mike Milinkovich, Executive Director of the Eclipse Foundation, emphasized that the increasing adoption of Jakarta EE and cloud-native Java applications shows how the Java ecosystem is growing with modern business development methods.

The most important findings from this year's survey:

• Spring Boot remains the most popular Java framework for cloud-native applications. Jakarta EE and MicroProfile are also experiencing significant growth.
• 32 percent of respondents have switched to Jakarta EE (26 percent in 2023).
• Newer versions are gaining ground. The use of Jakarta EE 10 has doubled to 34 percent, while that of Java EE 8 has fallen from 46 to 40 percent.
• Interest in the harmonization of Jakarta EE with Java SE solutions, such as Records and Virtual Threads, has grown to 37 percent (2023: 30 percent).
• The top priorities for the Jakarta EE community are the following topics: better Kubernetes support, microservices, adaptation to Java SE innovations, support for test environments and an increased pace of innovation.

The Jakarta EE community welcomes the participation of individuals and companies alike. The Jakarta EE working group is currently working intensively on the upcoming release of Jakarta EE 11, which will bring innovative cloud functions, among other things. The timing could not be better to become part of this vibrant community. Interested parties can contact the global community.

Companies that would like to participate in the development of Jakarta and contribute ideas can join the Jakarta EE Working Group. Memberships not only contribute to the sustainability of the community, but also provide access to marketing activities and direct contact with key members. Interested parties can find out more about the benefits of membership on the Member website.

Jakarta EE offers the perfect platform for future-proof applications

The growing acceptance of Jakarta EE clearly shows how important the platform has become for developers as a driver of innovation. Ian Robinson, CTO IBM Application Runtimes, emphasizes: "Our standard APIs, efficient runtime environment and tools are fully compatible with Jakarta EE and MicroProfile, making them the perfect choice for cloud-native applications."

Microsoft also sees the development as positive. Scott Hunter, VP of Product, Azure Developer Experience, explains: "We're pleased to see how much is happening in the Java ecosystem, including Spring and Jakarta EE. We are particularly proud to be contributing to the release of Jakarta EE 11 together with our partners Oracle, IBM Red Hat and Broadcom."

The results of the latest survey underline the growing interest in Jakarta EE and MicroProfile technologies. Tom Snyder, VP of Engineering, Oracle Enterprise Cloud Native Java, said: "The survey shows growing adoption and interest in Jakarta EE and MicroProfile technologies and the latest versions of Java, whether in microservices, hybrid architectures across multiple clouds or with AI integration. Oracle's investments in WebLogic Server, Helidon, Coherence, Java and AI align with these trends. We look forward to working with the community to realize future generations of Enterprise Java."

Steve Millidge, founder and Managing Director of Payara Services, is convinced of the future viability of the platform: "At Payara, we are convinced that Jakarta EE offers the perfect platform for future-proof applications - and the '2024 Jakarta EE Developer Survey Report' proves us right. The growing acceptance of Jakarta EE, especially Jakarta EE 11, as well as the establishment of the Jakarta EE Future Directions Interest Group show: Jakarta EE is constantly growing with the changing requirements of modern enterprise environments. We are committed to the further development of Jakarta EE because we see flexibility, standardization and vendor neutrality as key prerequisites for the development of scalable, interoperable cloud-native applications."

Source: www.eclipse.org

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