# Do Java/Jakarta EE Standards Matter?

> Among other highlights, this video shows you how having standards gives you the opportunity to develop future proof applications!

- URL: https://foojay.io/today/do-java-jakarta-ee-standards-matter/
- Published: 2021-09-02
- Authors: Jadon Ortlepp
- Categories: Jakarta EE, Videos
- Originally published at: https://www.payara.fish/dismiss-the-myths/


In this myth-busting webinar, Steve Millidge, founder of [Payara](https://www.payara.fish/dismiss-the-myths/), will show you why standards like Java EE (i.e., now [Jakarta EE](https://jakarta.ee/)) are beneficial.

In this webinar, learn the following:

* How standards help with vendor neutrality and why that is important
* How standards help drive competition (and why that's good for you)
* How standards help you develop future proof applications
* How a working group offers the opportunity to shape the future of the industry

If you've been thinking standards like Jakarta EE don't matter, this video will show you how having standards gives you the opportunity to develop future proof applications, among other benefits.

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