Test Driving Apache Tomcat 11

Explore the upcoming features and enhancements of Apache Tomcat 11 in this 45-minute conference talk presented by Bill Crowell at All Things Open 2023. Dive into the alpha release of Tomcat 11, focusing on its virtual thread support and concurrency improvements provided by Project Loom (JEP-444). Examine the key changes in this release, including the JDK 21+ requirement and implementation of the Jakarta 11 EE spec. Compare the performance of virtual threads with Apache Tomcat's standard thread pool and learn about the community's approach to ensuring stability in future releases. Gain insights into the roadmap for upcoming features, such as integration with Project Panama. Whether you're an experienced Tomcat user or new to the platform, discover strategies for planning a smooth migration and adopting the new version effectively.