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Jakarta EE & MicroProfile compatible, supported application servers for production and containerized deployments.

[Java Champions @Java_Champions]

On behalf of the @Java DevRel Team at @Oracle, congratulations to the newest member of the #Java Champions Program, Luqman Saeed!

[Payara @Payara_Fish]

It's time to check what's in the latest release of Payara Platform!
The latest updates to Payara Server and Payara Micro focused on streamlining the platform to support users handling modern enterprise Java applications.

Read our blog to find out more: https://t.co/lC3jHVHr3q

#SoftwareRelease #Payara

[Payara @Payara_Fish]

🚀 Spring Boot 4 Is Here And Payara Qube Is Getting Ready for It

With the release of Spring Boot 4, many Java teams are exploring what’s changed and how it fits into modern application platforms.

In this blog, we take a closer look at Spring Boot 4 and how it can be run and supported on Payara Qube. The article explains what Spring Boot 4 introduces, how it aligns with Jakarta EE–based environments, and how Payara Qube provides a way to run Spring applications alongside other Java workloads.

If you’re working with Spring Boot and evaluating platform options for deploying and managing applications, this blog offers a clear overview of how Spring Boot 4 fits into the Payara ecosystem.

👉 Read the full blog: https://t.co/5EqONTnpHg

#SpringBoot #SpringBoot4 #Java #PayaraQube #EnterpriseJava #DeveloperCommunity

[Payara @Payara_Fish]

🎤 A JUG-gle is Real – Growing Java Communities
Challenges, Shifts & Opportunities

Growing and sustaining Java communities isn’t simple. From changing developer expectations to evolving ecosystems, community leaders are constantly balancing multiple priorities.

At JavaLand 2026, Dominika Tasarz-Sochacka, Community Manager at Payara, will explore the real challenges of growing Java communities, the shifts shaping them today, and the opportunities ahead.

📍 JavaLand 2026
🗓 11 March 2026
⏰ 3:00 – 3:40 PM

If you’re involved in Java communities, developer relations, or community building, this session offers thoughtful insights into where communities are today and how they’re evolving.

#JavaLand2026 #JavaCommunity #JUGs #DeveloperCommunity #Payara #Azul

[Payara @Payara_Fish]

📊 State of Contemporary Enterprise Java Report

Enterprise Java continues to power business-critical systems worldwide. But as teams modernize applications, adopt cloud and container strategies, and refine DevOps practices, new challenges and priorities emerge.

The State of Contemporary Enterprise Java Report explores how today’s Enterprise Java teams are navigating this landscape.

Inside the report, you’ll discover insights on:
- Modernization and cloud adoption strategies
- Kubernetes and container usage
- DevOps practices in Enterprise Java environments
- Platform and tooling decisions shaping the ecosystem

👉 Access the report here: https://t.co/LWCv6YnOsI

If you’re building, maintaining, or modernizing Enterprise Java applications, this report provides a data-driven look at where the ecosystem stands today.

#EnterpriseJava #Java #JakartaEE #CloudNative #DevOps #Payara #DeveloperCommunity

[Azul @AzulSystems]

🗓️ Mark your calendars for a first look at the 2026 #StateOfJava Report, based on 2,000+ practitioners worldwide with speakers @speakjava @FrankDelporte

Register here: https://t.co/f9Ybfs6kPc

NAM: Feb 18th @ 10am PT | 1pm ET
EMEA: Feb 19th @ 12pm UTC
APAC: Feb 19th @ 12pm SGT

[Payara @Payara_Fish]

📅 The Payara Monthly Catch – January 2026

Start the year with a roundup of what’s been happening in the Enterprise Java ecosystem and across the Payara community! The latest edition of The Payara Monthly Catch is now live, bringing you highlights from January 2026.

In this month’s catchup, you’ll find:
- Updates from the Java community and ecosystem
- Insights into Jakarta EE, Payara projects, and trends
- Links to helpful resources, talks, and events
- Community stories and announcements worth knowing

Whether you’re building, running, or modernizing Java applications, this monthly recap is a great way to stay informed on what’s happening in the broader landscape.

👉 Read the January 2026 edition: https://t.co/tMfivZBbkN

#Java #EnterpriseJava #JakartaEE #Community #Payara #DeveloperCommunity

[Payara @Payara_Fish]

🎉 We have a winner! 🎉

Congratulations to Sebastian Möller, the winner of our JFokus 2026 raffle 🏆
Sebastian walked away with the LEGO Ferrari Formula 1 set, and we couldn’t think of a better way to wrap up the excitement at the Payara & Azul booth.

A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by to chat, connect, and take part in the raffle. It was great to see so many familiar and new faces across the two days at JFokus.

Enjoy the build, Sebastian 🏎️🧱
And thanks again to the JFokus community for making this such a great event.

#JFokus #JFokus2026 #Community #Payara #Azul #Java #ConferenceMoments

[Payara @Payara_Fish]

💙 JFokus 2026 Day 1 Highlights

Day one at JFokus was packed with great conversations, community energy, and some memorable moments.

Dominika Tasarz-Sochacka and Luqman hosted a mentoring session at the Mentorship Hub focused on building a personal brand as a developer. The format was simple and effective: small groups, open discussion, and honest exchanges around real challenges developers face today.

If you’re back at JFokus today, come and say hello at the joint Payara and Azul booth upstairs. You still have time until 2:30pm to enter our raffle for a chance to win a LEGO Formula 1 set 🏎️

And if you’re sticking around until the end, don’t miss Dominika’s short session on personal branding for developers.

#JFokus #JFokus2026 #DeveloperCommunity #Mentorship #Java #Payara #Azul

[Payara @Payara_Fish]

🚀 Spring Boot 4 Is Here And Payara Qube Is Getting Ready for It

With the release of Spring Boot 4, many Java teams are exploring what’s changed and how it fits into modern application platforms.

In this blog, we take a closer look at Spring Boot 4 and how it can be run and supported on Payara Qube. The article explains what Spring Boot 4 introduces, how it aligns with Jakarta EE–based environments, and how Payara Qube provides a way to run Spring applications alongside other Java workloads.

If you’re working with Spring Boot and evaluating platform options for deploying and managing applications, this blog offers a clear overview of how Spring Boot 4 fits into the Payara ecosystem.

👉 Read the full blog: https://t.co/40ImiqOIY7

#SpringBoot #SpringBoot4 #Java #PayaraQube #EnterpriseJava #DeveloperCommunity

[Payara @Payara_Fish]

🎤 Meet Dominika & Luqman at JFokus on Tuesday

As part of JFokus 2026, Dominika Tasarz-Sochacka is speaking on DIY Technical Marketing: Real World Tips for Building a Successful Developer Brand, sharing practical insights on how developers can better communicate their value and grow their professional presence.

Alongside this, Dominika and Luqman will also be hosting mentoring sessions at the JFokus Mentorship Hub on Tuesday, offering informal, small-group conversations focused on real challenges, experiences, and career growth.

🗓 Tuesday, 3 February

🗂 Mentorship Hub agenda: https://t.co/enTsQB6b1O

📝 Register for the Mentorship Hub: https://t.co/IPIL0zy5vK

If you’re attending JFokus, make sure to check out the session and stop by the Hub on Tuesday 👋

#JFokus #JFokus2026 #DeveloperCommunity #Mentorship #Java #DeveloperBrand

[Payara @Payara_Fish]

Enterprise Java has evolved, but the challenges haven’t disappeared. Teams are balancing legacy Java EE modernization, cloud and Kubernetes adoption, and faster release cycles without disrupting systems the business depends on.

In this webinar, Chiara Civardi, Technology Specialist, and Dominika Tasarz-Sochacka, Community Manager, explore what the State of Contemporary Enterprise Java Report reveals about how teams are navigating this shift.

In this session, you’ll explore:

- Current trends in Enterprise Java
- Challenges teams face with modernization, cloud, Kubernetes, and DevOps
- Where teams are succeeding, where they are struggling, and which tools are shaping current efforts

🗓 11 February 2026
⏰ 2:30 PM GMT

🎥 Register and watch live:https://t.co/TH0bXTzVys

#EnterpriseJava #Java #JakartaEE #Webinar #Payara

[Payara @Payara_Fish]

Real-World Tips for Building a Strong Developer Brand

Great code alone isn’t enough anymore. In today’s competitive tech landscape, developers also need to clearly communicate their value and build a strong personal brand.

At JFokus 2026, Dominika Tasarz shares practical, real-world insights shaped by years of working with Java developers. In this session, she walks through six actionable ways to showcase your expertise, expand your network, and stand out professionally.

📍 Room C4
🗓 Wednesday, 4 February
⏰ 15:35 – 15:50

A must-attend session for developers who want to take control of their career growth.

#JFokus2026 #DeveloperBranding #Java #DeveloperCommunity

[Payara @Payara_Fish]

Enterprise Java ecosystems can be challenging. Teams are modernizing legacy Java EE applications, deploying to the cloud, working with Kubernetes, and trying to ship faster while keeping mission-critical systems running.

In this webinar, Chiara Civardi, Technology Specialist, and Dominika Tasarz-Sochacka, Community Manager, unpack findings from the State of Contemporary Enterprise Java Report.

In this session, you’ll explore:

- Current trends in Enterprise Java
- Challenges teams face with modernization, cloud, Kubernetes, and DevOps
- Where teams are succeeding, where they are struggling, and which tools are shaping current efforts

🗓 11 February 2026
⏰ 2:30 PM GMT

🎥 Register and watch live: https://t.co/vG0xr7JTv1

#EnterpriseJava #Java #JakartaEE #Webinar #Payara

[Payara @Payara_Fish]

🎥 jChampions Conference 2026 is live today

The jChampions Conference 2026 is streaming live today, bringing together Java experts and community leaders from around the world for its final day of sessions.

All sessions are available to watch online via the official YouTube channel.

📍 Virtual event
🗓 Live today (final day)
🎥 Watch the live streams here: https://t.co/cQt01S1d9G

If you’re interested in Java and the wider developer community, it’s a great opportunity to tune in.

#jChampions #Java #DeveloperCommunity #JavaConference #TechEvents

[Payara @Payara_Fish]

🧩 Enterprise Java Today Why Fragmentation Is Slowing Teams Down

If you work with Java for enterprise applications chances are the language itself is not the biggest challenge. Many of the real issues sit around Java such as fragmented tooling inconsistent environments legacy applications and growing DevOps complexity.

In this blog Chiara Civardi explores how fragmentation across runtimes configuration deployment and tooling can slow teams down and affect developer experience. The article also looks at why platform decisions matter and how greater consistency can help teams focus more on building software and less on infrastructure maintenance.

👉 Read the full blog:
https://t.co/d8jRiugJCk

#EnterpriseJava #Java #JakartaEE #DeveloperExperience #SoftwareDevelopment #Payara

[Payara @Payara_Fish]

January 2026 Payara Platform Release is here!
The latest Payara Platform update is live — bringing performance improvements, stability updates, and targeted fixes to help teams run Jakarta EE applications with confidence in production.

Whether you’re modernising legacy Java apps or running mission-critical workloads, this release focuses on what matters most:
- Reliability
- Compatibility
- Production readiness
https://t.co/W6bInTf20M