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-chapte…
Going forward, you'll find us at @AzulSystems@foojayio@JakartaEE
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If you’re at @JavaLandConf today,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
☕ @JakartaEE 12 updates
📊 ecosystem insights
🎤 community talks & learning resources
Catch up quickly with the latest Monthly Catch roundup: payara.fish/blog/payara-news…#Java#PayaraCommunity#JavaEE
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Jakarta Data 1.1 is being updated in #JakartaEE 12 Web Profile.
Updates include:
🔹 Dynamic queries on repositories
🔹 Seamless integration with Jakarta Query
🔹 Inclusion projection with Record
🔹 Include Stateful repository operations
Learn more about Jakarta EE 12 ➡️ hubs.la/Q0417Hrb0#JakartaEE12#JakartaData#Java#opensource
Payara Platform Community 7.2026.2 is out!
This release streamlines the platform by removing legacy technologies and focusing on modern @JakartaEE and cloud-native deployments.
Includes cache optimizations, Java 25 Docker image, and key fixes
payara.fish/blog/whats-new-i…#Java
🌟 The Jakarta EE developer portal is live!
Looking for a single place to get started with #JakartaEE?
The new developer portal is your entry point to learn how to build enterprise applications with Jakarta EE, or contribute to its future through specs, docs, and community collaboration. Here's what you’ll find:
✔️ Get started quickly with project templates
✔️ How-to guides and practical documentation
✔️ Learning resources, tutorials, and sample projects
✔️ Specifications, releases, and compatible products
✔️ Insights, surveys, and adoption reports
Designed to help developers move faster, whether you’re new to Jakarta EE or deep into production.
Start exploring it 👉 hubs.la/Q041-qLF0#Java#opensource#CloudNativeJava
Garden State JUG turns 25 🎉
Join the anniversary celebration on Feb 17, 2026, with in-person guests @Sharat_Chander , @venkat_s & @frankgreco
Java history, great talks, pizza, cake and community vibes!
gsjug.org/meetings/
🗞️ MAIL TIME
Check out the latest edition of the Inside Java Newsletter, featuring all the info you need to know about our upcoming #JavaOne event. social.ora.cl/6019hJQx7
🎤 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: hubs.ly/Q041jJtl0
📝 Register for the Mentorship Hub: hubs.ly/Q041jLDn0
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
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
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