Big news! Payara Platform Community is now Azul Payara Community -same open source project you know, with a new name & a bigger platform behind it = more content, events & JUG presence! foojay.io/today/a-new-... Going forward, you'll find us at @azulsystems.bsky.social @foojay.io @jakarta.ee

Curious what AI actually looks like in the Java ecosystem right now? Join @azulsystems.bsky.social AI4J: The Intelligent Java Conference for practical sessions on LLMs, AI agents, and real-world Java use cases. www.azul.com/webinars/ai4... #Java #JavaAI #JavaCommunity #Java25 #SpringAI

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Join leading AI innovators and Java Champions to learn how to modernize applications, boost performance, and support AI-driven workloads at enterprise scale.

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Azul Zulu OpenJDK has joined Docker’s trusted ‘Official Images’ program – a major source for Java developers seeking verified, secure and production-ready Java containers. www.azul.com/blog/trusted... @azulsystems.bsky.social #Java #JavaEE @jakarta.ee #JavaDeveloper #JakartaEE #OpenJDK #Zulu

Trusted Java Containers: Azul Zulu OpenJDK Joins Docker’s Official Images

Azul Zulu OpenJDK is now available as Docker Official images on Docker Hub, giving developers trusted, secure, and verified Java for their container builds. Learn all about it here.

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🚀 Payara Platform Community 7.2026.3 is out! This release brings platform modernization, stability improvements and community-driven memory leak fixes, thanks to contributor Sven Diedrichsen! payara.fish/blog/whats-n... @jakarta.ee #java #JavaEE #JavaDeveloper #PayaraCommunity

What's New in the Payara Platform March 2026 Release?

Explore the March 2026 Payara Platform releases featuring platform modernization, community-driven memory leak fixes, stability improvements, and updated dependencies across Community and Enterprise e...

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If you’re at #JavaLand today @javaland.bsky.social ,join Dominika’s session at 3pm in the Circus Celebration room to explore how we can grow and sustain Java communities in a changing world, with insights gathered from JUG leaders worldwide. #Java #JavaEE #JakartaEE #PayaraCommunity #JavaDeveloper

Java & Jakarta EE highlights from February are here 🤖 Agentic AI discussions ☕ @jakarta.ee 12 updates 📊 ecosystem insights 🎤 community talks & learning resources Catch up quickly with the latest Monthly Catch roundup: payara.fish/blog/payara-... #Java #JavaEE #JakartaEE #JavaDeveloper

The Payara Monthly Catch – February 2026

Explore February’s Java and Jakarta EE highlights, from Agentic AI and platform evolution to developer talks, ecosystem research and the latest Payara updates.

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We’ve launched the Payara Platform Community Survey www.surveymonkey.com/r/Payara-Com... We’d love your feedback on how you’re using it, your environment and what you’d like to see next. Help us shape the roadmap! @jakarta.ee #Java #PayaraCommunity #javaEE #JavaDeveloper

The Jakarta Agentic AI open conversation recording is now live payara.fish/blog/jakarta... Early ideas, honest discussion and a look at how agent-based AI could fit into @jakarta.ee , all explored openly. #Java #javaEE #JavaDeveloper #PayaraCommunity #GenAI #JakartaEE

Shaping Jakarta Agentic AI Together - Watch the Open Conversation

Earlier this week, we hosted Jakarta Agentic AI, An Open Conversation, an open house Jakarta TechTalk session, exploring a […]

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We're now live with Reza Rahman, Tanja Obradovic, Mike Redlich & Luis Neto having an open conversation about Jakarta Agentic AI - you can still join us, find out more, ask questions and give us feedback! www.crowdcast.io/c/feb24-26-j... #Java @jakarta.ee #JavaEE #JavaDeveloper #AgenticAI

Payara Platform Community 7.2026.2 is out! This release streamlines the platform by removing legacy technologies and focusing on modern @jakarta.ee and cloud-native deployments. Includes cache optimizations, Java 25 Docker image, and key fixes payara.fish/blog/whats-n... #Java #JavaDeveloper

What's New in the Payara Platform February 2026 Release?

The February 2026 release of the Payara Platform is centered on a major initiative to streamline the platform. This involves removing […]

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Garden State JUG turns 25 🎉 Join the anniversary celebration on Feb 17, 2026, with in-person guests @sharatchander.bsky.social @venkats.bsky.social Frank Greco Java history, great talks, pizza, cake and community vibes! gsjug.org/meetings/

The January Payara Monthly Catch is out! See the latest updates, insights and news from the Java and @jakarta.ee ecosystem. Read it here: payara.fish/blog/the-pay... #PayaraCommunity #Java #JakartaEE #JavaEE #JavaDeveloper

The Payara Monthly Catch – January 2026

January 2026 Monthly Catch, a round up of Java and Jakarta EE news, featuring Payara releases, Jakarta EE updates, OpenJDK security patches, community talks, CFPs, and key ecosystem insights from acro...

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Just in! Check out the latest updates in the January 2026 @payara.bsky.social Platform release. Thanks to Dominika Tasarz @payaracommunity.bsky.social and Luqman Saeed for the insights. Read all about it here: foojay.io/today/whats-... #Payara #PlatformUpdate

Final day of the #jChampions Conference is today! Join Java Champions for expert insights, real-world experience & live discussions that continue to shape Java education and the global Java community www.youtube.com/@JChampionsC... #Java #JavaDeveloper

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All times are UTC−05:00. Welcome to the home of the JChampions Conference channel. Our sixth annual conference will be on January 22, 23, 26, 27, 2026. You can find the sessions from 2021, 2022, 2023,...

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New Payara Community 7.2026.1 is here, offering better stability, EJB fixes and refreshed dependencies across @jakarta.ee 11 Read more and download: payara.fish/blog/whats-n... #Java #JakartaEE #JavaEE #JavaDeveloper

What's New in the January 2026 Payara Platform Release?

As we begin 2026, we’re pleased to announce new releases across all Payara Platform editions this January: Payara Platform […]

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🎤 jFokus turns 20 and we’re excited to be part of it. Our Community Manager is speaking on DIY Technical Marketing, Real World Tips For Building A Successful Developer Brand. 💙 Payara & Azul are sponsoring, come find us in the expo hall!

The free virtual jChampions Conference starts soon! Learn directly from Java Champions, trusted leaders who drive Java education and influence the global Java community Jan 22-27 Live sessions + Q&A Find out more & register: jchampionsconf.com #Java #JavaChampion #JavaEE #JakartaEE

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Conference organized by Java Champions and featuring Java Champions in the presentations.

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Happy Holidays to all our Payara Community friends, contributors, and supporters. Thank you for being part of the journey and for everything you share, build, and support throughout the year. Wishing you a joyful season and a bright year ahead.

In our new eBook, a collab between Otavio Santana, Luqman Saeed, Dario Vega & Michael Brey, we explore @jakarta.ee , cloud-native Java, and NoSQL with practical examples 📘Get your free copy: payara.fish/resource/sca... #Java #JavaEE #JakartaEE #javaDeveloper #PayaraCommunity

The December Payara Community release is out, bringing stronger JWT authentication, key security updates, stability fixes, and Jersey 4.0.0. Read more 7 download: payara.fish/blog/whats-n... #Java #JavaEE #jakartaEE @jakarta.ee #PayaraCommunity #JavaDeveloper

What's New in the December 2025 Payara Platform Release?

Discover what is new in the December 2025 Payara Platform releases, including stronger JWT authentication, key security patches, stability improvements, Azul CRaC tech preview, community driven enhanc...

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Join us for this live-coding webinar tomorrow & get hands on guidance for improving authentication, authorization, and runtime validation in your Java applications! crowdcast.io/c/modern-jav... #Java #JavaEE #JakartaEE #JavaDeveloper #Security #JavaSecurity #PayaraCommunity @jakarta.ee

Join PhillyJUG with @reza-rahman.bsky.social on Wed, Dec 17, 6:30 PM for the 'The Jakarta Agentic AI Specification –Status & Future' meetup: meetup.com/phillyjug/ev... #Java #JakartaEE #JavaEE #JavaDeveloper #JavaAI @jakarta.ee

The JakartaOne Livestream is on right now and it definitely looks better on the telly with a nice cuppa in hand. Join the livestream here: youtube.com/live/KoUFAk3... #Java #jakartaEE #JakartaOne #javaDeveloper #JavaAI @jakarta.ee

The JakartaOne Livestream 2025 goes live today at 6:45 AM EST. Join the stream and kick off a full day of Jakarta EE insights. 🔗 Livestream: youtube.com/live/KoUFAk3... 🔗 Agenda: jakartaone.jakarta.ee/2025/ Don't miss the Payara talk on AI with @jakarta.ee at 10am EST! #Java #JakartaOne

November was busy for @jakarta.ee & #Java! 🎉 Highlights: Payara 7 🚀, OCX Webinar Week 2026 videos📺, Spring compatibility 🔄, on-demand talks & 2026 CFPs open! Catch up here: payara.fish/blog/the-pay... #JavaDeveloper #JavaEE #JakartaEE #opensource #PayaraCommunity

The Payara Monthly Catch – November 2025

Catch up on November’s Jakarta EE and Java news, including Payara 7, JakartaOne livestreams, career tips, community resources, conference talks, and 2026 CFPs

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It was a great weekend at Open Conf Greece , a unique volunteer-driven event for open source, Java and @jakarta.ee enthusiasts. Many thanks to the organisers & @diakogiannis.bsky.social for representing the Payara Community #Java #JavaEE #JavaDeveloper #OpenSource

Payara 6 Community has reached its final release. The future is Payara 7 with Jakarta EE 11. Read more here: payara.fish/blog/payara-... #Java #JavaEE #JakartaEE #PayaraCommunity #JavaDeveloper

New Payara 7 @docker.com images are now public on Docker Hub. 🔵Jakarta EE 11 🔵Updated JDKs 🔵Cleaner, modern container base Find out more: payara.fish/blog/new-doc... @jakarta.ee #Java #JavaEE #JakartaEE #Containers #PayaraCommunity

Level Up Your Jakarta EE Apps with Payara Community 7 and New Docker Images

Today we’re excited to share major updates around the Docker image story for the Payara Platform Community, aligned with our November 2025 release. As always, our aim is to make containerised Java and...

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🚀 The November 2025 Payara Community releases have landed! ✅ Payara 7.2025.1 – officially Jakarta EE 11 certified ✅ Payara 6.2025.11 – improved stability, faster JDBC setup & new fixes 🔗 Read more: payara.fish/blog/whats-n... @jakarta.ee

We had a fantastic time at #SFSCON in Bolzano last weekend! Payara talk explored how people, not just code, keep open source communities thriving- with #Java User Groups as a great example. Huge thanks to all speakers & attendees! 🎥See highlights below: #OpenSource #Java #PayaraCommunity