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Tired of AI agents that can't follow your intent or produce unreliable code? This article introduces Task Context, a structured and reproducible approach to AI-assisted development that drastically improves planning, accuracy, and collaboration—especially when using the AI-powered Theia IDE.

Read the June edition of our Community Newsletter for insights into Europe’s AI future, the Jakarta EE 11 release, and other key updates.

We would like to thank the researchers for reporting the issue, reviewing the proposed fixes, and supporting the resolution process, as well as the members of the Eclipse Open VSX team who were involved.

We’re looking to hear from both project developers and contributors eager to share their journey and evolution, and from project users who can speak to how they’re applying these tools in real-world use cases. Submit your talk for the Adoptium Summit and inspire a global Java audience.

How can open source tools empower young developers to reimagine healthcare in their local communities? The Code4Health Hackathon set out to explore exactly that: From 14–18 May 2025, high school students from across Southern Africa came together online for this event organised by the Girls Coding Academy in partnership with the Eclipse Foundation.

Tanja Obradovic explores the key features of the Jakarta EE 11 release, including TCK modernisation and streamlined specifications, in her new blog post.

The new Jakarta EE release modernises testing, boosts developer productivity, improves performance, and expands Java platform support.

This initiative is hosted by the Eclipse Foundation under the Eclipse S-CORE project, fostering an open and interoperable ecosystem for the entire automotive industry.

What Jakarta EE content do you want to see more of? Take our content preferences survey to incluence what we create next: tutorials, live sessions, blogs, documentation, and more.
 

Last month we teamed up with GitHub to host “The Cyber Resilience Act and Open Source: What Maintainers Really Need to Know.” The one-hour panel zeroed in on the top worries we hear from open source project maintainers and contributors. Below is a recap—and, more importantly, where you’ll find the detailed answers in the ORC working group’s CRA FAQ.

Whether you represent an organisation that relies on open source to deliver products and services, or you’re an individual looking to give back to the projects you use everyday, sponsoring an Eclipse Foundation initiative is a meaningful way to make a lasting impact.

Discover how to supercharge your dev workflow with no-code custom AI agents—right inside the Theia IDE! This quick demo shows you how to create intelligent, task-specific agents using just prompt templates

We’re happy to announce the Eclipse Theia 1.62 release, bringing over 50 improvements! Find out what's new in the full article!

AI has an impact on the development of open source software in many areas. It offers opportunities, but also presents the community with new challenges.

The Things Conference, the premier global event for open source IoT, edge computing, and connectivity innovation, today announced that the Eclipse Foundation will play a significant role in this year’s program through an extensive lineup of expert-led sessions, discussions, and workshops.

Join Java Champions, rockstars and community enthusiasts from around the globe for a #CelebrationWeek, hosted by SouJava.

🚀 The Eclipse Theia 2025-05 release is here, featuring over 247 updates including cutting-edge AI enhancements, smarter agents, and a sleek new UI built on Lumino. Whether you're crafting custom IDEs or seeking a powerful open-source solution, this release pushes developer experience to the next level.

👉 Read the full release post to explore all the innovations!

Check out SD Times' retrospective on the history of Java to learn more about the role Jakarta EE has played in the technology's evolution.

In the move towards new mobility, software has become more than just a means to an end. It is a valuable asset in its own right and needs to be recognised as such. Read Automotive World's new feature for insights from the Eclipse SDV team.