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Check out our March community newsletter for updates on Jakarta EE (and the 30th anniversary of Java), our latest SDV survey report, Theia AI, Open Regulatory Compliance news, and more! 

Forget clunky chat boxes—Theia AI takes developer tools to the next level by embedding AI directly into your IDE for seamless, context-aware assistance. This article shows how smart integrations can boost productivity and streamline workflows without ever leaving your editor.

We’re thrilled to announce the final release of Jakarta NoSQL 1.0, a brand-new specification designed to bring standardization, productivity, and portability to NoSQL integration in the Java ecosystem.

To keep pace with our community’s evolving needs and ensure we connect with developers, contributors, and open source enthusiasts where they are, we’re excited to share that we’re on Bluesky!

Want to supercharge your AI-powered tools with smarter, more precise responses? This article shows how Theia AI’s chat context variables let users effortlessly attach relevant files, symbols, or custom elements to their chat—unlocking more accurate, transparent, and efficient interactions.

The Eclipse Foundation recently announced the AI-powered Theia IDE, a major community-driven evolution of the open source Theia IDE that brings integrated AI capabilities to both desktop and cloud-based development environments.

Can open source challenge the billion-dollar giants of AI development tools? Eclipse Theia AI might just be the “DeepSeek moment” for IDEs—showing how flexible, transparent, AI-powered tools can be built without VC war chests and vendor lock-in.

Curious how AI can do more than just answer questions in your IDE? This article shows how Interactive AI Flows in Theia AI let the assistant guide users through decisions and complex workflows—just like a real teammate would.

AI-generated code can introduce hidden licensing risks, but with the new SCANOSS integration in the AI-powered Theia IDE, developers can easily detect and review code matches for compliance. This article explores how SCANOSS enhances transparency, giving developers full control over AI-assisted coding while ensuring license adherence.

The 2025 Jakarta EE Developer Survey is now open! This annual survey plays a key role in gathering insights from the global enterprise Java community to help shape the future of Jakarta EE. Whether you’re a developer, architect, or business leader working with Java, your input is essential in guiding the evolution of cloud native Java technologies.

Building a custom IDE or tool is a complex challenge, but with the right strategy, you can avoid common pitfalls and maximize efficiency. This article outlines key high-level considerations—from defining your purpose to selecting the right foundation and AI strategy—helping you stay focused on what really matters.

Looking to build AI-powered tools or IDEs with full control over AI models, integrations, and user experience? Theia AI is an open framework that simplifies AI integration, enabling you to create AI-native solutions without vendor lock-in—discover how it transforms tool development in our latest article! 🚀

Want full control over AI-assisted coding? The AI-powered Theia IDE lets you integrate any AI model, customize prompts, and maintain full transparency over AI interactions—no vendor lock-in, no black-box decisions. Discover how Theia IDE puts you in charge of AI-driven development!

Dear friends and users,

The openPASS Working Group is delighted and proud to announce the official release of opSimulation version 1.2.0.

Having originated from a single simulation platform, with the first major release v1.0, we have evolved into a modular ecosystem. The latest version of the main component in this ecosystem (opSimulation) is now available in its version v.1.2.0.

As part of our series of short interviews with the most active Eclipse SDV committers, we sat down with Kerstin Keller, maintainer of Eclipse eCAL, to find out how she discovered the world of automotive coding and how open source has enhanced her professional journey.

Featuring improved C/C++ development tooling and the latest Java support, download the latest Eclipse IDE release today.

What if your IDE or tool could handle tedious tasks for you? With Theia AI and the Model Context Protocol (MCP), you can create custom AI agents to automate workflows—whether it’s managing Git, coding, generating reports, or anything else you need. This article shows how easy it is to set up AI-driven automation even integrating external systems in minutes. Ready to boost your productivity?

Meet Theia Coder, an open and transparent AI coding assistant seamlessly integrated into the AI-powered Theia IDE. Unlike proprietary tools, it gives you full control over AI-generated code, allowing you to review, modify, and tailor its behavior to fit your workflow—experience AI-assisted development on your terms! 🚀

This blog post provides an in-depth look at how modern architectures, such as web-based, cloud-powered, and protocol-driven designs, are influencing the development of scalable, extensible, and future-proof tools. As technology continues to advance, these new approaches offer important opportunities for tool builders to create solutions that meet the challenges of the future while still accommodating a broad range of development needs.

The results from over 170 respondents left us with a number of important takeaways about the adoption of enterprise Java technologies, developer priorities, and more. Here are the key findings.