We hope this update finds everyone healthy and safe in these uncertain times. Despite the challenges we’re all facing during the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s still quite a bit going on in the Jakarta EE community that I’d like to tell you about.
The 2020 Jakarta EE Developer Survey Is Open April 6-30
Please take a few minutes (less than 10!) to add your voice to the 2020 Jakarta EE Developer Survey.
This year, we’re asking you to tell us more about your next steps for Java and cloud native development as well as your choices for architectures, technologies, and tools as cloud native resources for Java mature.
With this updated information, everyone in the Java ecosystem will have a better understanding of how the cloud native world for enterprise Java is unfolding and what that means for their strategies and businesses. And the Jakarta EE community will have a better understanding of developers’ top priorities for future Jakarta EE releases.
We encourage everyone in the Jakarta EE community to complete the survey!
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JakartaOne Livestearm CN4J Is On May 12 - Save the Date
We welcome everyone to join the JakartaOne Livestream Cloud Native for Java (CN4J) virtual conference on May 12 from 9:00-17:00 EDT.
This virtual event is a mix of expert talks, demos, and thought-provoking sessions focused on enterprise applications implemented using Jakarta EE and Eclipse MicroProfile specifications on Kubernetes.
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April Is Jakarta EE Elections Month - nomination period is extended!
Throughout the month of April, we’ll be running elections for Jakarta EE committees. Please see our list of current committee members and consider running. Self-nominations are welcomed!
Nomination Period: March 30 - April 24, 2020
Nominations may be sent to elections@eclipse.org, with the subject line of "Jakarta EE Working Group Elections".
Election Period: May 1 - May 15, 2020
Winning Candidates Announced: May 21, 2020
Jakarta EE Working Group Committees are looking for nominations for the following
Steering Committee
One seat for Participant Members
One seat for Committer Members
Specification Committee
One seat for Participant Members
One seat for Committer Members
Marketing and Brand Committee
One seat for Participant Members
One seat for Committer Members
If any questions please get in touch with me and/or send an email to workinggroups@eclipse-foundation.org.
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Virtual Meetings for Java User Groups and a New Spec Adopter
Now that our Java User Groups (JUGs) can’t meet in person, we’ve created a space where they can meet virtually using Crowdcast. Access is free and we’ll promote your sessions through our channels.
All of the information you need to access the Crowdcast subscription and book a time slot is posted here. Start with the instructions in the file Crowdcast for JUGS.pdf.
For a look at upcoming virtual events, visit the Jakarta EE for JUGs Crowdcast page.
I’m also very pleased to tell you the Pernambuco JUG is the most recent JUG to adopt a Jakarta EE specification. Welcome!
Let’s keep the momentum going. For more information, about the adopt-a-spec program and instructions to sign up, click here.
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The Primeton AppServer v7 Is Now Jakarta EE-Compatible
Our list of products that provide full platform compatibility with Jakarta EE 8 continues to grow and now includes the Primeton AppServer v7.
For a list of all full platform and web profile compatible products, visit the Jakarta EE Compatible Products page.
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Join Jakarta EE Mailing Lists to Stay Informed
We now have all of the Jakarta EE mailing lists in one place, so it’s easy to find the ones you’re most interested in.
With more than 25 Jakarta EE mailing lists to choose from, you can stay up to date on the latest developer discussions on a wide range of Jakarta EE topics — from bean validation to web sockets.
Check out the full list and subscribe to discussions here.
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Our Jakarta Developer Advocate Goes Online in Studio Jakarta EE
Ivar Grimstad, the Jakarta EE developer advocate at the Eclipse Foundation, is posting helpful and informative online content for the Jakarta EE community on the Studio Jakarta EE Youtube channel.
Visit the site and subscribe today to hear the latest from Ivar.
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We’re Making Progress on Jakarta EE 9
You can check the progress we’re making on Jakarta EE 9 here. We’re attempting to get a release candidate out this week for Platform and Web Profile APIs! Join the community update call for more information.
For additional insight into Jakarta EE 9, check out the:
· Jakarta EE Platform specification page
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Jakartification of Oracle Specs: We Always Welcome Your Help!
Thanks to everyone who has been helping us Jakartify the Oracle specifications. We’re making progress, but we still need helping hands. Now that we have the copyright for all of the specifications that Oracle contributed, there’s a lot of work to do.
To help you get started:
· The Specification Committee created a document that explains how to convert Java EE specifications to Jakarta EE.
· Ivar Grimstad provided a demo during the community call in October. You can view it here.
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Eclipse MicroProfile Will Have its Own Working Group
After many months of debate, Eclipse MicroProfile is set to create its own Working Group independent of Jakarta EE and is developing the Eclipse MicroProfile Working Group Charter.
A parallel discussion on technical alignment between Jakarta EE and Eclipse MicroProfile is ongoing. While the MicroProfile community made a decision in terms of the alignment (pull model), the Jakarta EE community has not yet made its decision.
Please make sure you’re subscribed to the Jakarta community mailing list to provide your input.
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Join Community Update Calls
Every month, the Jakarta EE community holds a community call for everyone in the Jakarta EE community. For upcoming dates and connection details, see the Jakarta EE Community Calendar.
This month’s call is on April 8 at 11:00 a.m. DST using this meeting link.
We know it’s not always possible to join calls in real time, so here are links to the recordings and presentations:
· March 18 call and presentation, featuring Kevin Sutter’s update on the Jakarta EE 9 plan and progress, as well as updates on Jakarta EE events, new compatible implementations, new working group members, and programs for JUGs from Shabnam Mayel, Tanja Obradovic, and Ivar Grimstad.
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Upcoming Events
With the impact of COVID-19 on events and conferences, we’re focusing on virtual events.
· In early May, we’ll be participating in the IBM Think Digital Event Experience. Eclipse Foundation Executive Director, Mike Milinkovich, is participating in a panel discussion, Ivar Grimstad is leading a session, and Paul Buck and Emily Jiang are involved in a master class.
· In late April, we’ll be attending the Red Hat Summit 2020 Virtual Experience.
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Stay Connected With the Jakarta EE Community
The Jakarta EE community is very active and there are a number of channels to help you stay up to date with all of the latest and greatest news and information. Tanja Obradovic’s blog summarizes the community engagement plan, which includes:
· Social media: Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn Group
· Mailing lists: jakarta.ee-community@eclipse.org and jakarta.ee-wg@eclipse.org
· Newsletters, blogs, and emails: Eclipse newsletter, Jakarta EE blogs, monthly update emails to jakarta.ee-community@eclipse.org
· Meetings: Jakarta Tech Talks, Jakarta EE Update, Jakarta Town Hall, and Eclipse Foundation events and conferences
Subscribe to your preferred channels today. And, get involved in the Jakarta EE Working Group to help shape the future of open source, cloud native Java.
To learn more about Jakarta EE-related plans and check the date for the next Jakarta Tech Talk, be sure to bookmark the Jakarta EE Community Calendar.
