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Eclipse Foundation Launches EU-Funded Project to Aid Cyber Resilience Act Compliance

The Eclipse Foundation has launched a European Commission-funded initiative to help small businesses and software developers comply with the EU's Cyber Resilience Act through free open-source tools.

CircleCI Tackles Developer Speed Versus Control Dilemma with New Platform Tools

The continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) platform provider launches a toolkit that addresses configuration sprawl as AI complicates DevOps pipeline management..

BellSoft Upgrades Legacy Java Performance Tool as Enterprises Cling to Older Versions

BellSoft, one of the largest external contributors to OpenJDK announced on Tuesday a significant upgrade to its Liberica JDK Performance Edition, incorporating Java Virtual Machine technology from JDK 21 to enhance performance for organizations still running older Java versions, without requiring code changes or migration.

Red Hat Launches No-Cost Enterprise Linux Offering for Business Developers

Red Hat introduces a new version of its flagship Linux operating system aimed at business developers, offering free access for enterprise development and testing purposes.

Eight JEPs Advance to Candidate Status as Java Community Prepares for JDK 25

The OpenJDK community elevated eight new JEPs (JDK Enhancement Proposals) to Candidate status during the week of April 14, signaling notable momentum ahead of the upcoming JDK 25 feature freeze. Four of these proposals are slated to be finalized following their respective preview phases.

JRuby 10 Released with Ruby 3.4 Support and Java 21 as Minimum Requirement

The JRuby team has released JRuby 10, a major upgrade of the Ruby implementation on the Java Virtual Machine (JVM), introducing compatibility with Ruby 3.4, full support for Java 21, and several performance and startup-time improvements enabled by recent developments in the Java platform.

Java Developer Growth Slows Amid Economic Uncertainty, Report Finds

A new report released by Perforce Software finds that hiring plans for Java developers have slowed significantly heading into 2025, even as businesses continue to rely on Java to power critical applications.

JavaOne 2025 Highlights Developer Productivity, Language Modernization

Oracle hosted the JavaOne 2025 developer conference at its Redwood Shores campus last month, showcasing advancements across the Java ecosystem, including APIs, virtual threads, cloud-native tooling, and artificial intelligence integration.

Linux Foundation and OpenSSF to Help Developers Navigate EU Cyber Resilience Act

Linux Foundation Europe and the Open Source Security Foundation have launched a global initiative aimed at helping open-source maintainers and contributors prepare for the European Union’s Cyber Resilience Act.

Red Hat Launches OpenShift Virtualization Engine to Streamline Virtual Machine Management

Red Hat announces the general availability of Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization Engine, a new edition of its OpenShift platform tailored specifically for managing virtual machines (VMs).

Codethink Joins Eclipse Foundation to Drive Global Standards for Trustable Software

UK-based Codethink announced its strategic membership in the Eclipse Foundation and its Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) Working Group. The move marks a significant step in Codethink’s mission to advance the development of trustable software, the company says, systems designed to be auditable, transparent, and secure for critical industries and supply chains.

GitHub Launches Free Version of AI-Powered Copilot, Expanding Access for 150 million Developers

GitHub announces the launch of GitHub Copilot Free, offering a no-cost version of its AI-powered coding assistant to developers worldwide.

Eclipse Foundation Survey Highlights Open-Source Surge in IoT and Embedded Systems

The Eclipse Foundation releases its 2024 IoT & Embedded Developer Survey, shedding light on key trends and challenges shaping the Internet of Things (IoT) and embedded systems industry.

Payara Launches Alpha Preview to Advance Jakarta EE 11 Adoption

Payara announces the alpha release of Payara Platform Community 7 Alpha 2, offering developers a first look at Jakarta EE 11 (currently under development).

Red Hat Expands Automation, Security, with RHEL 9.5

Red Hat, one of the world's leading providers of open-source solutions, releases Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 9.5, the latest version of its flagship Linux platform.