Community News

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’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.

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.

🚀 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.

Discover how Theia now supports seamless MCP server installation via VS Code extensions—no more manual setup, just plug, play, and power up your toolchain.

🎥 Watch the demo

The event brought together around 130 Eclipse SDV community members and enthusiasts on-site and online to explore the latest advancements and challenges in software-defined vehicles (SDVs) and open source software (OSS).

Struggling to make AI coding work in your enterprise team? This article discusses the hidden blockers and shows how a structured, project-specific approach with open source tools such as Theia AI can turn hype into real productivity. Don’t miss the practical lessons and measurable results from real-world teams.

To make it easier for our community to maintain an active contributor status, we’re introducing a new notification service for the Eclipse Contributor Agreement (ECA).

Eclipse Dataspace (EDWG) and Open Regulatory Compliance (ORC) Working Groups are heading to the Global Digital Collaboration Conference to host a series of sessions under the theme “Sovereign by Design.”

Open source is often described as a global movement, but for developers like Christopher Lumu, it’s also deeply personal. Born and raised in Uganda and trained in Computer Science, Christopher found in open source not just a career path but a purpose – a way to serve his community, his country, and other people around the world. We had the chance to talk with him about his experiences with two open source projects.

We’re pleased to share that we’ve moved from planning to execution. The Cyber Resilience SIG’s deliverables plan has been expanded with clear, actionable projects, which will each be supported by a dedicated task force.