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Java on Azure Tooling Update – June 2024

July 25, 2024 Jul 25, 2024 07/25/24
Jialuo Gan
Hi everyone, welcome to the June update of Java on Azure developer tools. In this update, we will introduce our Workload Profiles Support for Azure Container Apps in Azure Toolkit for IntelliJ IDEA. We hope you enjoy these updates and have a smooth experience with our Azure toolkit. Please download and install the Azure Toolkit for IntelliJ. ...

Improving OpenJDK Scalar Replacement – Part 2/3

June 26, 2024 Jun 26, 2024 06/26/24
Cesar Soares
In the previous part of this blog series, we explored the foundational concepts and purpose of scalar replacement (SR) in OpenJDK, laying the groundwork for understanding how this optimization can boost the performance of Java applications. Now, in the second installment of the series, we shift our focus to the specific enhancements that we ...

Java on Azure Tooling Update – May 2024

June 7, 2024 Jun 7, 2024 06/7/24
Jialuo Gan
Hi everyone, welcome to the May update of Java on Azure Tooling. In this update, we will introduce our getting started guide for Java on Azure Container Apps. 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 Toolkit for...

Announcing Java on Azure Container Apps Support for Java on Azure Developer Tools

May 23, 2024 May 23, 2024 05/23/24
Jialuo Gan
During Build 2024, it was announced that Azure Container Apps now offers a rich set of operational capabilities for Java Developers. (Full details on this blog). We are excited to share that Azure Toolkit for IntelliJ has provided support for Java on Azure Container Apps(Java on ACA) with flexible deployment options. With this support, Java ...

Microsoft JDConf 2024 Announces Keynote Speaker and Breakout Sessions – Java, Cloud and AI

February 7, 2024 Feb 7, 2024 02/7/24
Asir Selvasingh
Microsoft JDConf 2024 is just around the corner, making it the go-to event for Java developers everywhere. With 21 sessions, more than 10 hours of live streaming content, and even more to watch on-demand from March 27 to 28, this conference is your free ticket to the latest in Java technology, best practices, and what is next. Whether you are...

Meet the First Round of Speakers for Microsoft JDConf 2024: Where Java, Cloud, and AI Come Together

January 31, 2024 Jan 31, 2024 01/31/24
authorsAsir Selvasingh, Mark Heckler
We are excited to announce the initial lineup of speakers for Microsoft JDConf 2024, the highly anticipated virtual Java developer conference. This event, scheduled for March 27-28, 2024, will bring together the realms of Java, Cloud, and AI. JDConf is poised to be a center for the latest in technology, offering opportunities for all ...

Microsoft Build of OpenJDK – January 2024 Patch & Security Update Release

January 24, 2024 Jan 24, 2024 01/24/24
authorsDerek Keeler, Bruno Borges
Java OpenJDK January 2024 Patch & Security Updates Happy New Year Java community! We are happy to announce the latest January 2024 patch & security update release for the Microsoft Build of OpenJDK . See the release notes  for detailed changes present in the Microsoft Build of OpenJDK binaries. And download  or install  ...

Java on Azure Tooling Update – November 2023

December 24, 2023 Dec 24, 2023 12/24/23
Jialuo Gan
Hi everyone, welcome to the November update of Java on Azure Tooling. In this update, we are excited to announce the feature of intelligent code assistance support for Azure resources connections in IntelliJ IDEA, which includes code completion, code navigation and code fix to improve developer productivity. We hope you enjoy these updates and...

Unveiling our 6-Month Roadmap for Java on Azure Developer Tools

November 29, 2023 Nov 29, 2023 11/29/23
Jialuo Gan
Hi everyone, welcome to the October update of Java on Azure Tooling. In this update, we will share our investments for the next few months of Java on Azure Developer Tools. Besides, we will also introduce the support for VMWare Tanzu App Accelerator extension in the VS Code Extension for Azure Spring Apps. We hope you enjoy these updates and ...