Getting Started with Java EE 8

In this first chapter, you will learn why Java EE is a great platform for building lightweight state-of-the-art microservices. You will learn the latest advances in the different APIs of Java EE 8, with a focus on the more microservice-relevant APIs. You will then learn how to develop, build, run, and package your first microservice powered by Java EE 8.

This chapter includes the following sections:

• Why is Java EE a good platform for microservices?
• What's new in Java EE 8?
• Getting started with Java EE 8 microservices
• Containerizing Java EE 8 microservices using Docker