Java News Roundup: Key Releases You Can't Miss!

Get ready, Java enthusiasts! This week's buzz—April 7th, 2025—brings thrilling updates across the Java ecosystem. Major highlights include the milestone releases of Spring AI 1.0 and Spring Cloud 2025, along with beta versions of Open Liberty 2025.0.0, Hibernate Reactive 3.0, and LangChain4j 1.0. Plus, don't overlook the sixth release candidate of Vert.x 5.0!

JDK 25: Latest Build Update!

The early-access builds for JDK 25 have released Build 18, featuring crucial updates and bug fixes from Build 17. All developers are urged to contribute to the Java Bug Database to enhance this promising version.

Jakarta EE: Anticipation Builds!

In an exciting update, Ivar Grimstad from the Eclipse Foundation reveals Jakarta EE 11 is nearing completion! With a targeted release review by the end of May 2025, the progress is palpable. The Jakarta EE 12 plans are also in motion, so keep an eye on those updates as the April 15 deadline approaches.

Spring Framework: Innovations Ahead!

The seventh milestone of Spring AI 1.0.0 introduces groundbreaking structural changes aimed at enhancing modularity and maintainability. As we gear up for the Spring I/O conference in May 2025, an exciting release candidate is on the horizon!

Additionally, Spring Cloud 2025.0.0's third milestone, codenamed Northfields, delivers essential bug fixes and updates across sub-projects, with Spring Boot 3.5.0-M3 as its backbone.

WildFly 36: New Features Unveiled!

The latest WildFly 36 release is packed with remarkable features, including support for MicroProfile 7.0 and experimental launching via JBang. Don't miss out on the improvements in the WildFly AI Feature Pack and the documentation enhancements.

Open Liberty: Exciting Beta Release!

IBM has dropped the beta version 25.0.0.4 of Open Liberty, now supporting JDK 24. This includes innovative health check mechanisms and InstantOn support for various Jakarta features, ensuring a robust development environment.

Hibernate Reactive: Beta Release!

Introducing the third beta of Hibernate Reactive 3.0.0, packed with new upsert methods and solutions to database exceptions. This release aligns perfectly with Hibernate ORM 7.0.0-M5, further solidifying its reliability.

Eclipse Vert.x: Game-Changing Features!

The sixth release candidate for Eclipse Vert.x 5.0.0 debuts exciting updates, including support for the Java Platform Module System (JPMS). Anticipate a shift in the framework with the introduction of the new VerticleBase class and a departure from the callback model.

Apache Tomcat: Enhancements Galore!

Apache Tomcat has rolled out versions 11.0.6 and 9.0.104, featuring significant enhancements including improvements to the JsonErrorReportValve and the handling of URL encoding issues. Don't overlook these vital updates!

LangChain4j: What's Next?

Stay tuned for updates on LangChain4j as it continues to evolve and impress!