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Welcome to issue number two hundred and seventy-five of Hashtag Jakarta EE! Jakarta EE 11 Web Profile is released! It’s a little later than planned, but we’re finally there, and Jakarta EE 11 Web Profile joins Jakarta EE 11 Core Profile among the released specifications. It has been a tremendous effort...

Some key highlights from the Eclipse SDV Community Days Q1 in Rotterdam.

The first-ever European OpenHarmony Technical Forum wrapped up in Rotterdam on March 30, 2025, bringing together industry leaders, developers, and academics to talk about the future of open source operating systems. The event, themed "OpenHarmony Technology Innovation and Ecosystem Practice," showcased exciting advancements in the field—and Oniro played a key...

JavaLand has always been one of my absolute favourite conferences. With one exception, I have been to every one of them. JavaLand 2025 was, as last year, located at Nürburgring. The location is good, but not perfect, which the attendee numbers show. Next year’s JavaLand will be back in a...

The Eclipse Foundation is paving the way for a thriving, data-driven economy. In our new positioning paper, Building a Future of Digital Sovereignty and Innovation at the Eclipse Foundation , we dive into the different ways we are making this vision a reality. In today’s interconnected world, data has become...

Welcome to issue number two hundred and seventy-four of Hashtag Jakarta EE! The Release Review for Jakarta EE 11 Web Profile has started! According to the process, it will conclude on April 7 at the latest. When I write this, seven out of ten members have voted +1, which means that...

By now, it’s almost common sense that open source software (OSS) is accelerating the shift toward software-defined vehicles. But while its benefits – such as innovation, cost sharing, efficiency, and sustainability – are undeniable, OSS in the automotive industry also presents challenges. The third instalment of our survey report series...

The working group for open source regulatory compliance and CRA implementation for the open source community.

AI in software development is generating a wide range of reactions. Some predict it will replace developers entirely. Others argue current tools are overhyped and provide limited real-world value. Reality, as often, likely lies somewhere in the middle. For those who have experimented with integrating AI into their development workflows...

JavaOne 2025 returned to the Bay Area as a standalone event. It was held at the Oracle Conference Center at the Oracle Campus in Redwood Shores. While significantly smaller than it used to be, it was an excellent revival of the conference. The event team managed to create an extremely...