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2023 State of Java in the Enterprise Report

This survey highlights that Java is undergoing a transformative resurgence, driving Java application modernization
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2023 Java Report

Java is undergoing a cloud-native resurgence

The 2023 State of Java in the Enterprise Report highlights that Java is undergoing a transformative resurgence as a cloud-native technology. Enterprises continue to invest in new Java applications, while also modernizing existing Java applications for the cloud. Enterprises continue to invest in Java and see it as a continuing foundation for their business applications.

Java is foundational to enterprise applications

Organizations continue to expand their investments in Java, building new Java applications and modernizing existing Java applications.
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Half of Java applications need to be modernized

Many Java applications still need to be modernized, which can include upgrading tech stacks, adopting new frameworks, and deploying to cloud-native environments.
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Maintainability and security concerns drive modernization

Maintainability is ranked as the top motivator for modernization
followed by security risks.
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Gainers and losers emerge in Java tech stacks

Spring Boot will gain the most users with a net 50 percent of respondents planning to increase usage. Frameworks such as Vaadin Flow, Spring Framework, Quarkus, Hilla, and React are also expected to see net increases in adoption.
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Java 17 shift is well underway

Over a year after its release, the shift to Java 17 is now well underway.
Nearly three quarters of organizations plan to be using Java 17 within a year.

Gain a complete picture of Java use in the enterprise

The 2023 State of Java in the Enterprise report highlights that Java is undergoing a transformational resurgence as Java apps are modernized for an increasingly cloud-native world. As a result, Java will continue to maintain its central role in enterprise applications.

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