Java frameworks like J2EE, Hibernate, Spring, and the basic Java servlets model made it relatively easy to create strong web applications. The technology thrived until JavaScript and Node.js appeared.

Compare new Java Web application tools to the basics. When evaluating new Java Web application tools look back to the most basic Java development tools and see where the new tool takes you from there.

If the goal is to build a simple, powerful, and RESTful web service, many Java developers turn to Dropwizard. It’s also a great choice for embedded applications.

Red Hat Monday introduced an open source application server strategy called JBoss Open Choice and a trio of upgraded middleware platforms that adhere to an architecture that is customized using ...