Enterprise Java Now Built For The Cloud
OpenSource For U, Thursday, July 10th, 2025
From smarter testing to streamlined coding, Jakarta EE 11 delivers a major leap in developer productivity, performance, and cloud-native readiness-built on Java 21 and already certified by key players like Microsoft, IBM, and Red Hat.
Jakarta EE 11, announced by the Eclipse Foundation's Jakarta EE Working Group, marks a transformative release of the enterprise Java platform. Building on its Web and Core Profile predecessors, this version embraces cloud-native demands with smarter testing, modern APIs, and enhanced Java 21 support. Key innovations include the debut of Jakarta Data-a new specification designed to simplify data access with intuitive repositories, pagination features, and a lightweight query language. The release also deprecates outdated components like Managed Beans in favor of a streamlined CDI-first approach and offers broader support for Java Records and Virtual Threads.