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MWA pattern: Strangler Fig
Author’s Note: After announcing the Modern Web App (MWA) pattern (https://devblogs.microsoft.com/java/introducing-the-modern-web-app-mwa-pattern-for-java), we now focus on one of its many pattens - the Strangler Fig pattern. This pattern incrementally modernizes a legacy Java application by “strangling” targeted areas and replacing them with new microservices or minimal web apps. We’ll explore an example showing how to integrate this approach and smoothly transition from a monolith to modern microservices. MWA pattern: Strangler Fig Introduction In today's fast-paced technological landscape, modern...
Free Plan Support for GitHub Copilot Available on JetBrains IDEs
Hello, developers! Welcome to our very first blog post dedicated to GitHub Copilot Plugin for JetBrains IDEs in 2025. We are excited to share that the new Free Plan for GitHub Copilot has been available for everyone on JetBrains IDEs! Whether you use IntelliJ IDEA (Ultimate, Community, Educational), PyCharm(Professional, Community, Educational), WebStorm, PhpStorm, Rider, or any other compatible JetBrains IDEs, you can now take advantage of this free plan to assist you in your development. With this Free Plan, you can enable GitHub Copilot using just your GitHub account—no trials, subscriptions, or credit cards ...
Announcing Javac support in Visual Studio Code Java
Hi everyone, we are pleased to announce partial support of Javac as the underlying compiler in Visual Studio Code Java, JDT, and JDT-LS. The effort to provide this support has been a joint collaboration with Red Hat and Microsoft and is nearly a year in the making. This change aims to ensure timely support for the latest Java features and align Java language support on VS Code more closely with common build tools (such as Maven, Gradle). Many of our users have shared the desire for a more seamless, out-of-the-box development experience, and we believe introducing Javac is a strong first step toward making that...
Deletion of Outdated Azul Zulu for Azure Container Images for Better Security
We at Microsoft are committed to providing customers with a secure ecosystem of tools for building and deploying applications. As part of this commitment, we continuously update our Java container image offerings to ensure they meet the highest security standards. Back in January 2022, we announced the End of Updates for the Azul Zulu for Azure build of OpenJDK. As part of that announcement, we shared that Microsoft and Azul Systems were no longer going to provide further updates, security patches, and support for this specific Azul Zulu for Azure build of OpenJDK. Since then, we have updated Azure Platform serv...
Jakarta EE on Azure – November 2024
Hi everyone, welcome to the November 2024 update for Jakarta EE on Azure. It covers topics as new AZD template of Quarkus Apps on Azure Container Apps, Cargo Tracker Deployment with AI integration, AI infused apps with Open Liberty on AKS, Java apps authentication with Microsoft Entra ID, and new features for JBoss EAP on Azure and WebLogic Server on Azure. If you're interested in providing feedback or collaborating on migrating Java workloads to Azure with the engineering team developing Jakarta EE on Azure solutions, please complete this short survey on Jakarta EE migration. The team of product managers, arc...
Java Intelligent Application Templates in the Azure AI Gallery
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept—it’s transforming how developers build and innovate applications today. To help Java developers harness the full potential of AI, Microsoft’s Azure AI App Templates gallery offers a growing collection of AI-powered application templates. These templates are designed to streamline development, showcase integration patterns, and accelerate your AI journey. With the Azure Developer CLI (azd), Azure OpenAI and other Azure services, and comprehensive templates for Java developers, building intelligent applications has never been more accessible. In this b...
Introducing the Modern Web App (MWA) Pattern for Java
We are thrilled to announce the Modern Web App (MWA) pattern for Java, a comprehensive guide to modernizing Java applications with independently scalable, cloud-native architecture on Azure. Designed with the Spring Framework and Azure in mind, MWA can also be adapted to other frameworks and cloud providers, providing Java developers with flexible and actionable strategies to modernize their applications. The MWA pattern marks the next stage in transforming monolithic web applications toward cloud-native architecture, with a focus on the Refactor modernization strategy. Building on the Reliable Web App (RWA) p...
Microsoft JDConf 2025: Building the future with Java
Technology is advancing faster than ever, and developers are leading the charge, driving digital transformation and reshaping businesses everywhere. With the rise of AI and cloud-native architectures, Java developers are uniquely positioned to shape the future of enterprise applications. Java remains one of the most widely used programming languages globally, with 45% of developers actively using it across enterprise applications, Android development, and cloud environments. This continued growth highlights Java’s adaptability, and JDConf provides an ideal space for experts to explore its potential in areas l...
Java on Azure Tooling Update – October 2024
Hi everyone, welcome to the October update of Java on Azure developer tools. In this update, we will introduce our Managed Identity Support for Azure Functions in Azure Toolkit for IntelliJ IDEA. Additionally, we are launching a new series called Java on Azure Tooling Guide, and in our first post, we will discuss using App Service with the Azure Toolkit. We hope you enjoy these updates and have a smooth experience with our Azure toolkit. We hope you enjoy these updates and have a smooth experience with our Azure toolkit. Please download and install the Azure Toolkit for IntelliJ. Let’s get started. Azure Toolk...