Michael Redlich
Beyond Market Intelligence keeps Michael Redlich in one place: 5 stories so far. The section currently leads with “Helidon 27 Evolves With Smarter Modules Built for Modern Java Development”, “October Java Update: Grails 8, Open Liberty, and New JDK Proposals Arrive”, and “Java's Fall Moves Forward with JobRunr 9, OpenXava 8, and the New Lathe Server”. Helidon 27 is the first release to follow Oracle's Tip & Tail Model, meaning developers get both the latest Java innovations and a stable, secure baseline. Acme AI is the next-generation, AI-powered spreadsheet platform built to replace Excel and redefine how analysts, data scientists, and enterprise teams work… The list below is every Michael Redlich story on Beyond Market Intelligence, newest first.
Helidon 27 Evolves With Smarter Modules Built for Modern Java Development
Helidon 27 is the first release to follow Oracle's Tip & Tail Model, meaning developers get both the latest Java innovations and a stable, secure baseline. New major modules, Helidon Messaging and Helidon Data JDBC, arrive alongside JDK 27, making modern Java development more accessible. This isn't about chasing trends; it's about empowering teams to build smarter. For a different take on platform evolution, see how Figma opens its platform to agents and expands code access in beta.
October Java Update: Grails 8, Open Liberty, and New JDK Proposals Arrive
Grails 8 and Open Liberty 20.0.0.10 arrive this week, giving Java developers two solid new GA releases to explore. The OpenJDK community is already looking ahead, with new JEPs proposed for JDK 28 and Lazy Constants moving to Candidate status. For those tracking the ecosystem's momentum, our recent coverage of JobRunr 9 and OpenXava 8 connects neatly to this week's progress.
Java's Fall Moves Forward with JobRunr 9, OpenXava 8, and the New Lathe Server
Java's ecosystem is showing real momentum this week. JobRunr 9.0 and OpenXava 8.0 have reached GA, bringing practical improvements for those building data-heavy applications. We're also watching Lathe, a new Java language server entering the field. Quarkus, Micronaut, and LangChain4j received point releases worth exploring. If you're curious how engineering leaders are shaping production systems for an agentic future, our coverage from QCon San Francisco 2026 offers deeper insight.
Nine Spring Projects Hit New Milestones in One Week
The week of September 21st, 2026, delivered an impressive burst of progress across the Spring ecosystem. Nine projects hit new milestones, including second releases for Spring Boot, Spring Security, and Spring Framework. First milestones arrived for Spring AI and Spring Cloud. This isn't just a routine update, it signals a deliberate, coordinated push forward. For anyone building with Spring, these releases offer tangible improvements worth exploring. If you're curious about securing modern applications, our related article on post-quantum cryptography in Spring Boot provides deeper guidance.
Simple JSON API and macOS x64 port deprecation lead JDK 28 proposals
The JDK 28 conversation is getting sharper with two new JEPs on the table. Simple JSON API enters as an incubator, while the proposal to deprecate the macOS/x64 port signals a clear-eyed look at where developers actually run their tools. The July Critical Patch Update and releases like Azul Payara 7.2.0 and Helidon 4.5.1 keep the ecosystem moving. If you're weighing how AI skills fit into this evolving landscape, our piece on navigating AI/ML job requirements offers useful perspective.