NEWSLETTER ISSUE #65 -  2026

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Towards faster builds

By Guillaume Smet

Quarkus has always been able to handle large applications, but we have recently made significant improvements in this area, particularly when it comes to build times. Learn more about these gains.

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Implementing an arXiv MCP Server with Quarkus in Java

By Guillaume Laforge

Learn about building an MCP server to access the arXiv research paper website where pre-print versions are published and shared with the community. The author's goal was to shed light on some lesser-known aspects of the Model Context Protocol, tools,  resources and prompts.

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Micronaut vs Quarkus: Why I Switched After Two Years

By anand jaisy

Learn the reason why, after working with Micronaut for over two years, this developer switched to Quarkus.

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How to Trace Quarkus Reactive Messaging with OpenTelemetry

By Nawaz Dhandala

Learn how to implement distributed tracing for Quarkus Reactive Messaging applications using OpenTelemetry to track messages across Kafka and other messaging systems.

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Your Second Reactive Messaging App: What Production Systems Actually Need

By Markus Eisele

 A realistic Java walkthrough showing validation, retries, idempotency, and Kafka-backed workflows with Quarkus.

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Your Quarkus Architecture Is Drifting. JQAssistant Can Prove It.

By Markus Eisele

 Using graph-based analysis to detect and prevent architectural decay in Java applications.

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Enterprise support options for Quarkus

The Quarkus community just got stronger: alongside the long‑standing Red Hat Build of Quarkus, IBM has announced the IBM Enterprise Build of Quarkus. Organizations now have a choice between two enterprise distributions built on the same community core — a clear sign of the project's growth and maturity.

Get Red Hat Build of Quarkus 3.27, a downstream enterprise-supported version of Quarkus. Read the Red Hat Build of Quarkus 3.27 documentation.

Check out IBM Enterprise Build of Quarkus 3.27 for cloud-native and AI-infused applications. Read the IBM Build of Quarkus 3.27 documentation.

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Upcoming Events with Quarkus

Developer Week

Date: February 18-20, 2026
Location: San Jose, California
Event Type: In Person

World’s Largest Independent Software Development & AI Engineering Conference & Expo.

Devnexus

Date: March 4-6, 2026
Location: Atlanta, Georgia USA
Event Type: In Person

Devnexus is the largest and longest-running Java ecosystem conference in the U.S. and a leading global tech event. Founded by the Atlanta Java Users Group in 2004, it draws 1500+ developers for two or three days of hands-on workshops, expert-led sessions, in-person mentoring by Java Champions and speakers, and live demos. With 10 tracks and 100+ sessions, Devnexus offers deep dives into the latest technologies and a chance to connect with top technologists and fellow developers.

JavaLand

Date: March 10-12, 2026
Location: Rust, Germany
Event Type: In Person

Back to the roots and off to the amusement park! JavaLand 2026 welcomes you from March 10 to 12 to Europa-Park! Discover the program with nearly 130 presentations across 13 different topics now!

ArgoCon Europe

Date: March 22, 2026
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Event Type: In Person

ArgoCon is designed to foster collaboration, discussion, and knowledge sharing on the Argo Project, which consists of four projects Argo CD, Argo Workflows, Argo Rollouts and Argo Events.

Kubecon Europe

Date: March 23-26, 2026
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Event Type: In Person

The Cloud Native Computing Foundation’s flagship conference gathers adopters and technologists from leading open source and cloud native communities.

Voxxed Days Zürich

Date: March 24, 2026
Location: Zürich, Switzerland
Event Type: In Person

Voxxed Days Zürich brings together software developers to discuss the most important topics in our industry, featuring expert speakers and opportunities to network with fellow professionals.

Voxxed Days Amsterdam

Date: April 1-2, 2026
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Event Type: In Person

Accelerate your skills at Voxxed Days Amsterdam, the conference for tomorrow’s developers.

Java Day Istanbul

Date: April 18, 2026
Location: Istanbul, Turkey
Event Type: In Person

Java Day Istanbul is one of the most effective international community driven software conference of Türkiye supported by Istanbul Java User Group. The conference helps developers to learn the newest technologies about Java, Web, Mobile, Big DATA, Cloud, DevOps, Agile and Future. Java Day Istanbul also helps developers, tech companies, and startups to establish a good network among them.

JCon Europe

Date: April 20-23, 2026
Location: Cologne, Germany
Event Type: In Person

Dive into the pulsating heart of the Java community at JCON EUROPE 2026, the premier in-person Java community conference in Germany, lovingly organized by the Java User Group Oberpfalz in collaboration with JAVAPRO Magazine.

Great International Developers Summit

Date: April 21-24, 2026
Location: Bangalore, India
Event Type: In Person

Join the 18th annual edition of the Great International Software Developer Summit, GIDS 2026, April 21-24 in Bangalore, India. The four-day program includes an eclectic mix of technical talks, conversations and experiences, featuring some of the most talented and influential figures.

Devoxx France

Date: April 22-24, 2026
Location: Paris, France
Event Type: In-Person

Devoxx France is the largest independent conference for development and programming in Europe. For three days, professionals can attend 240 presentations across two levels, in French and English.

Devoxx Greece

Date: April 23-25, 2026
Location: Athens, Greece
Event Type: In Person

Devoxx Greece is the evolution of the Voxxed Days Athens conference, and it has become a 3-day conference where developer communities come together to explore the latest technology advancements with some of the most inspiring speakers in our sector.

CloudConf

Date: May 6, 2026
Location: Turin, Italy
Event Type: In Person

The most beloved cloud conference returns for its biggest edition yet, with over 1,000 attendees and tons of content, talks, and networking.

Devoxx UK

Date: May 6-7, 2026
Location: London, UK
Event Type: In Person

The UK's premier conference for Java developers. Practical insights and strategies to tackle today’s toughest challenges whilst preparing for what’s emerging next.

Software Architecture Summit 

Date: June 15-19, 2026
Location: Bucharest, Romania
Event Type: In Person

From June 15-19 2026, the Business Summits at Nord Events Center by Globalworth will bring together global experts and industry pioneers to tackle the biggest challenges and opportunities in tech. Across five specialized events—the Innovation Summit, Future AI Summit, HR Masters Summit, Software Architecture Summit, and AI Coding Summit— attendees will gain insights into Generative AI, AI-Human Collaboration, AI Agents, MultiCloud architectures, workforce transformation, and emerging innovations such as bionic arms that merge human capabilities with advanced technology.

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