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The Eclipse SDV Hackathon is back! This time, it’s happening in two cities simultaneously, from 30 September to 2 October, 2025. Registration is now open.

Eclipse Theia 1.63 is a massive update packed with 99 improvements, introducing autonomous AI agents, image input support, and AI-driven end-to-end testing tools for next-gen IDE and tools development. Whether you're building cloud-based tools or integrating AI into your workflows, this release is a must-read for developers and tech leads.

The MacStadium team recently connected with George Adams and Stewart Addison from Adoptium as they shared their Orka experience and use case.

On 24 June at the Automotive Electronics Congress, 11 of Europe’s biggest automotive companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on open source automotive software under the governance of the Eclipse Foundation and the SDV Working Group.

Meet Elena Gantner from Mercedes-Benz Tech Innovation, committer to the Eclipse S-CORE project and emerging voice in the SDV space.

The 2025 edition of the Eclipse Embedded and IoT developer survey is now underway! Take the survey now – it only takes a few minutes. Your insights and opinions will help shape the future of Embedded and IoT systems. Let's make a difference together!

Join open source leaders, project maintainers, and institutional stakeholders in Brussels, 22–23 October 2025, for a unique opportunity to reflect on the first year of the Cyber Resilience Act and shape what comes next.

Watch the recordings from our latest security training session on vulnerability management and Software Bill of Materials.

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’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.

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