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 The release also deprecates outdated components like Managed Beans in favor of a streamlined CDI-first approach and offers broader support for Java Records and Virtual Threads.
It puts developers front and center. Upgrades like JUnit 5 and Maven-based Test Compatibility Kits (TCKs) cut down testing complexity and boost speed. Enhanced concurrency for Java 21 via Virtual Threads delivers real performance gains while aligning with modern Java features. With API stability and backward compatibility still in place, Jakarta EE 11 ensures innovation doesn’t come at the cost of reliability.?
Enterprise teams gain a future-proof platform backed by open standards and a vibrant global community. Certified implementations are already live, including Eclipse GlassFish (Web Profile), Open Liberty by IBM, Red Hat’s WildFly, and others. Organizations adopting its benefit from lower technical debt, better runtime performance, and easier cloud integration—making it ideal for mission-critical systems.?
It is available now and supports Java 17+, with extended capabilities for Java 21.. “Jakarta EE 11’s Java SE 21 alignment and Jakarta Data boost enterprise Java with modern programming and better efficiency.” – Shinya Echigo, Fujitsu. “Jakarta EE 11 is a big step for cloud-native Java—with Virtual Threads, Jakarta Data, and a fully revamped TCK.” – Ian Robinson, IBM. “Proud to co-lead Jakarta EE 11—Jakarta Data, spec updates, and cloud runtime support mark real modernization.” – Scott Hunter,Microsoft.? “Jakarta EE + Java SE advances show a bright future. We’re all in on integrating these innovations across our stack.” – Tom Snyder,Oracle.
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