Editor's Note

Welcome to the first Jakarta EE newsletter issue for 2019! We have lots of exciting news happening around Cloud Native Java this year and are ecstatic to share with you.

In this issue, read seven great articles to discover how Jakarta EE is evolving at a fast pace in 2019. The topics covered include an outlook on 2019 and Jakarta EE 9, the launch of the Eclipse Microprofile Starter, and the GA release of Eclipse GlassFish 5.1.

Want to know what our developer peers think about adopting Jakarta EE? Edwin Derks, an Independent Developer Advocate for Jakarta EE, speaks to several developers to get insight into their thoughts on adoption. Lastly, learn all about Wayne Beaton's take on how the Eclipse Foundation Specification Process (EFSP) enables open and transparent collaborative specification development.

➜ Jakarta EE 9 - 2019 Outlook

➜ Adopting Jakarta EE

➜ GlassFish 5.1 Release

➜ The Payara Platform's Journey to Jakarta EE 8 Compatibility

➜ Java EE, Jakarta EE, MicroProfile, or Maybe All of Them

➜ Open & Transparent

➜ MicroProfile Starter Launched



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Happy reading!

Jameka Woodberry

@Marketing_Jamy