Eclipse and Java - The Foundation of Open Source Development

Watch a conference talk from EclipseCon 2023 that explores the evolving relationship between Eclipse Foundation and the Java ecosystem. Discover how the Java development landscape has transformed from simple downloads and monolithic applications to a diverse ecosystem with multiple OpenJDK distributions and modern frameworks. Learn about crucial Eclipse working groups including Adoptium, JakartaEE, and MicroProfile that establish and maintain critical specifications and tools. Understand how these working groups, alongside the popular Eclipse IDE, contribute to the foundation of today's Java ecosystem. Explore the historical development of these projects and gain insights into the potential future role of the Eclipse Foundation within the Java community. Presented by Hendrik Ebbers from Open Elements GmbH in Ludwigsburg, Germany, this 37-minute presentation illuminates the vital role of open source standards and specifications in creating remarkable Java-based solutions.