Getting Started with Payara Micro

Create and Deploy a Hello World Application with Payara Micro

Introduction to Payara Micro

Watch “Getting Started with Payara Micro Introduction” and see what you’ll learn in this short video series for developers using Payara Micro for the first time.

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Installing Payara Micro Software

Learn how to install the tools and software required to create a Hello World application and deploy it in Payara Micro.

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Write and Deploy a Hello World App on Payara Micro

Learn how to create and deploy a hello world application on Payara Micro in this tutorial video.

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Payara Micro Getting Started Guide

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Compatible with Jakarta Web Profile, Payara Micro is the microservices-ready version of Payara Server. You can run WAR files from the command line without any application server installation. Automatic and elastic clustering makes Payara Micro the open source platform of choice for running Jakarta EE (Java EE) applications in a modern virtualized infrastructure. Payara Micro also comes with a Java API to embed and launch from your own Java applications. Using Payara Micro for the first time? We’ve put together this “Getting Started Guide” to help you with everything you need to successfully install and put Payara Micro to work for you, taking you to the point when you are deploying your application.

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Use Payara Micro with MicroProfile Starter

Generate MicroProfile Maven Project with Examples

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If you’d like to take a short cut and get an example project you can later extend, use the convenient MicroProfile Starter tool. Select Payara Micro from the MicroProfile runtime box,  choose your Java version and examples for specifications. Click download to generate a Maven project with examples and you’ll receive a project you can immediately run on Payara Micro.

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From the Tech Blog

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  • The Payara Monthly Catch - April 2025 28 Apr 2025

    April was a month of rich fishing grounds: we reeled in top-tier blog posts, made waves at international conferences, and navigated exciting new waters in both AI and Java development. From sharpening your developer toolkit to charting safer courses for application security, we've caught some prize-worthy resources you won't want to throw back. Drop anchor and take a look at the finest catches from our voyages this past month!

  • Simplifying Jakarta EE Development with JBang and Payara Micro 14 Apr 2025

    What is JBang? JBang is a tool that lets you run Java code with zero build setup. It handles dependencies, compilation, and execution with a single command - making Java as easy to run as a script. With JBang, you can:

  • The Payara Monthly Catch - March 2025 31 Mar 2025

    March was quite eventful indeed! ✨ This month, our Payarans were on the move — bringing their energy, insights, and expertise to not one, but two major Java conferences: Devnexus and JavaOne. With expert-led talks, exciting conversations at our booths, and the opportunity to meet the community in person, it was a month to remember. But that’s not all! We’re not slowing down — JavaLand in Germany is just around the corner. If you’re attending, make sure to meet up with our brilliant team members Dominika and Chiara, who will be representing Payara on the ground. Don’t be shy — come say hi!

  • Join our webinar! Deploying Jakarta EE Applications with Payara Server and Payara Cloud 18 Mar 2025

    Join us for the webinar with the Java Champion Mike Redlich, where you'll discover how Payara Server and Payara Micro support mission-critical deployments, and see firsthand how Payara Cloud simplifies running Jakarta EE applications in the cloud.

  • 7 Key Benefits of Microservices Architecture for Modern Applications 27 Feb 2025

    Today’s developers are tasked with building systems that are not only robust but also agile enough to keep up with evolving user demands. Microservices have emerged as a favorite among engineering teams to address these issues because they decompose applications into independent, manageable services. But how do they work, specifically? What can microservices architectures offer? And how can you adopt this paradigm within your application development team?  If you want to know what microservices architectures can bring to your team, you’re in the right place. In this blog, we discuss the top benefits of microservices and how developers can easily embrace this approach. 

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