A pragmatic guide for modernizing your Java EE App with Jakarta EE for cloud-native, serverless excellence
Key Features
- Explore the cargo tracker application, an industry-relevant example that illustrates key Jakarta EE concepts and practices
- Learn how to transition from Java EE to Jakarta EE to modernize your existing applications
- Understand the benefits of cloud technologies and how to deploy a Jakarta EE application to the cloud
- Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook
Book Description
Cloud-Native Development and Migration to Jakarta EE will help you unlock the secrets of Jakarta EE's evolution as you explore the migration and modernization of your applications. You’ll discover how to make your code compatible with the latest Jakarta EE version and how to leverage its modern features effectively.
First, you’ll navigate the realm of cloud-native development as you demystify containers and get introduced to the Eclipse MicroProfile, a powerful tool in your toolkit. Next, you’ll take the bold step of transitioning your applications from local hardware to the limitless possibilities of the cloud. By following the author’s expert guidance to deploy your Jakarta EE applications on Microsoft Azure, you’ll gain hands-on experience in managing cloud resources.
In the final leg of your journey, you’ll explore the world of serverless architecture. You’ll learn to design and run services that are truly serverless, harnessing the potential of the event-driven paradigm for scalability and cost-efficiency.
By the end of this book, you’ll have mastered Jakarta EE and become a proficient cloud-native developer. Join us on this exciting journey of transformation and innovation as you pave the way for the future of Jakarta EE and cloud-native development.
What you will learn
- Explore the latest advancements in Jakarta EE and gain a thorough understanding of its core features and capabilities
- Understand the principles and practices of designing and building cloud-native applications
- Gain a detailed understanding of containers and Docker
- Uncover how to embrace containers in your IT landscape
- Move from your own hardware to managed hardware in the cloud
- Discover how Kubernetes enhances scalability, resilience, and portability
Who this book is for
This book is for developers working in small or large companies developing applications in Jakarta EE. If you're looking for a comprehensive guide that will provide you with all the tools and guidance needed to upgrade your existing applications, then this is the book for you. Intermediate-level knowledge and experience with Java EE 5/6/7/8 will help you get the most out of this book.
Table of Contents
- The History of Enterprise Java
- Introducing the Cargo Tracker Application
- Moving from Java EE to Jakarta EE
- Modernizing Your Application with the Latest Features
- Making Your Application Testable
- Introduction to Containers and Docker
- Meet Kubernetes
- What Is Cloud Native?
- Deploying Jakarta EE Applications in the Cloud
- Introducing MicroProfile
- Appendix A
- Appendix B
Ron Veen is a highly experienced software engineer, navigating the spectrum from Midrange Systems to Micro Services. Driven by his passion for software engineering and software architecture, he has amassed more than 15 years of experience working on the JVM and the Java ecosystem. Ron has seen all the frameworks and libraries from Apache to ZK and has worked with many versions of Java EE and later, Jakarta EE. An avid fan of alternative JVM languages like Groovy, Scala, Clojure, and his personal favorite Kotlin, Ron is also an Oracle Certified Java Programmer (OCP) and Sun Certified Business Component Developer (SCBCD/OCPBCD). Ron is also a regular speaker at international conferences.
David Vlijmincx is a software developer with 8 years of experience in the field. He has a strong background in software development, with a focus on building scalable, high-quality applications using the Java programming language. David’s expertise spans through a variety of projects, ranging from small, standalone applications to large, complex systems, which needed to be migrated to newer versions of the EE specification or the cloud. David is an Oracle Certified Java Programmer (OCP) and is an avid blogger and speaker at industry conferences.
