Rich Hagarty

Rich Hagarty is a software developer and Developer Advocate at IBM, currently focusing on Java and Open Source related technologies. Based in Austin, TX, Rich has been active in the developer advocacy community for the past 7 years, working on cloud computing and AI technologies. He has created numerous learning paths, code patterns, articles, and videos - all to help developers understand and utilize IBM services, such as Watson Discovery and Assistant, IBM Cloud Paks, as well as Red Hat OpenShift container security and deployment. Previous to IBM, Rich worked at HP, where he developed hardware device management software as well as Open Source solutions. Rich's passion is to engage and share new and exciting technologies with developers.

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Jakarta EE 11: Beyond the Era of Java EE

This user guide provides a brief history of Java EE/Jakarta EE and a detailed overview of some of the specifications that will be updated in Jakarta EE 11.

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Where do you get your Java?

Today's Java is vastly different, although it is still true to its root principles of robustness, portability, and ease of programming. Your options for where to get your Java have similarly evolved. So, you might be wondering: Are they all the same? If not, what differentiates them? How do I know which one to use?

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Interesting read on @foojayio about the current state of the @grailsframework, at @TheASF
Written by @spoole167 interviewing @JamesFredley
https://foojay.io/today/grails-isnt-done-yet-part-1-inside-the-asf-reboot/

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#Java 26 is here, and its main purpose is to provide a solid foundation for future things to come. It comes with new features, performance improvements and multiple enhancements–my blog post has all the info! 🚀

07:15 AM · March 17, 2026