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Java News Roundup: JDK 26, LibericaJDK, Payara Platform, GlassFish Milestone, ClawRunr
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In this week’s Java News Roundup for March 16th, 2026, we explore significant developments in the Java ecosystem. The General Availability (GA) release of JDK 26 is now live, alongside LibericaJDK 26, enhancing the landscape for developers. The latest edition of the Payara Platform is also highlighted, along with the first milestone release of GlassFish 9.0. Additionally, a point release of Micronaut is available, and we introduce ClawRunr, an innovative Java-based personal AI assistant from JobRunr. Stay informed and empowered
This week's Java roundup for March 16th, 2026, features news highlighting: the GA release of JDK 26; LibericaJDK 26; the March 2026 edition of the Payara Platform; the first milestone release of GlassFish 9.0; a point release of Micronaut; and introducing ClawRunr, a new Java-based personal AI assistant created by JobRunr.
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