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September 10th, 2019 was a big day in the Jakarta EE global circles. Not just that we released the very first version of the Jakarta EE, but we also got very ambitious and organized the very first JakartaOne Livestream conference. What an experience that was! The intention was to mark...

As I am marking one year at the Eclipse Foundation as the Jakarta EE Program Manager, I am looking forward to the major milestone we are all eagerly waiting for - the Jakarta EE 8 release. We now have an official release date: September 10th, 2019! It feels like the...

A major version release within the Eclipse Foundation community always provides us a reason to celebrate, congratulate, and thank all those who participated and contributed to the process. The delivery today of Eclipse Che 7 is no exception. But Che 7’s arrival is more than great news for the Eclipse...

Community is key. And the Eclipse Foundation’s community is on a roll. With all the work of the various working groups, market launches, and now awards, it’s sometimes an effort just to keep up with all the activity. This month is no exception. Last night at the Oracle Code One...

Today, with the release of Jakarta EE 8, we’ve entered a new era in Java innovation. Under an open, vendor-neutral process, a diverse community of the world’s leading Java organizations, hundreds of dedicated developers, and Eclipse Foundation staff have delivered the Jakarta EE 8 Full Platform, Web Profiles, and related...

We hope you’re enjoying the Jakarta EE monthly email update, which seeks to highlight news from various committee meetings related to this platform. There’s a lot happening in the Jakarta EE ecosystem so if you want to get richer insight into the work that has been invested in Jakarta EE...

The moment we've all been waiting for ever since Oracle announced their decision to contribute Java EE to the Eclipse Foundation is almost upon us. A lot of work and dedication has been put into delivering the Jakarta EE 8 release, but the most important accomplishment so far has been...

I am super excited to announce that October 1st, I will become the first Jakarta EE Developer Advocate at Eclipse Foundation! So, What’s new? Hasn’t this guy been doing this for years already? Well, yes, and no. My day job has always been working as a consultant even if I...

I am happy to announce that effective October 1st, Ivar Grimstad will join the Eclipse Foundation in the role of Jakarta EE Developer Advocate. Ivar is a well-known speaker on the international conference scene and presents often on Jakarta EE and Eclipse MicroProfile. He is active in the Jakarta EE...

We are excited to announce Community Day is back at EclipseCon Europe on Monday, October 21 and includes a Community Evening on Tuesday, October 22! Community Day provides conference participants with casual interactions and community-organized meetings. From workshops to coding sessions, this day promotes participation in the Eclipse Community. Help...