Payara Cloud Hackathon

Submit a new or existing app using Jakarta EE 10 and Payara Cloud for a chance to win £3,000 in prize money for the winner, with £2,000 and £1,000 prizes for runners up.

Join us in shaping the future at our “Innovating for a Sustainable Future with Jakarta EE” Hackathon. This is your invitation to dive into the world of development with a cause, using Jakarta EE to craft solutions that pave the way for a greener, more sustainable world.

Whether you’re a developer, designer, or innovator, we’re looking for applications that tackle environmental, social, and economic sustainability challenges.

With a focus on deploying to our Payara as a Service platform Payara Cloud, this is your chance to showcase the power and versatility of Jakarta EE technologies.

Find us on social media:

• X (formerly Twitter) – @Payara_Fish

• LinkedIn – Payara Services

• Instagram – @payaraculture

• Facebook – PayaraFish

Your Mission:

• Champion Sustainability: Develop applications (new and existing apps accepted) that tackle key sustainability issues, from energy conservation and waste reduction to sustainable agriculture and eco-friendly transport.
• Maximize Jakarta EE: Display the strength of Jakarta EE and related technologies in creating scalable and impactful solutions.
• Excel with Payara Cloud: Highlight the simplicity of deploying Jakarta EE applications on Payara Cloud, showcasing its scalability and reliability.

Why Participate?

• Work solo or team up for a multidisciplinary approach, welcoming participants globally.
• A chance to contribute to sustainability, push the limits of Jakarta EE and Payara Cloud, and gain recognition for your innovative solutions.
• Winners will be spotlighted across our platforms, earn money prizes, and present their solutions to a worldwide audience.

What is Payara Cloud?

Payara Cloud (see interactive demo) is our fully managed Payara as a Service Jakarta EE deployment platform. Designed for effortless deployment, it provides a flexible and powerful solution for launching your Jakarta EE apps into the cloud. Forget about the hassle of infrastructure provisioning—just upload your application and deploy it within seconds.

Who Can Enter?

Everyone’s invited to join the competition—from students just starting out, to seasoned Java veterans, developers seeking innovative solutions for their organizations, newcomers, and devoted fans of Payara and Jakarta EE alike.

Eligibility

• You must be 18 years old or over
• See the Hackathon Rules for a full list of eligibility criteria
• If you are familiar with enterprise Java coding, this is a great time to explore the power of Payara Cloud and Jakarta EE.

• First Place – £3,000
• Second Place – £2,000
• Third Place – £1,000
• Payara & Eclipse Foundation Swag Bag for the Top 10 contestants

Watch ‘All You Need to Know’ Webinar to find out more about the task requirements, submission process, Payara Cloud trial sign-up and more!

We’re looking for applications (new and existing) that tackle environmental, social, and economic sustainability challenges

• Core Technology: Utilize Jakarta EE, specifically the Jakarta EE Web Profile, as the backbone of your application.
• Minimal Third-Party Dependencies: While the use of libraries and frameworks is allowed, solutions should strive to utilize Jakarta EE capabilities to their fullest, minimizing reliance on external dependencies.
• Deployment: Ensure your application shines on Payara Cloud, leveraging its features for improved performance and scalability.
• Innovative Solutions: We’re looking for open-ended ideas. Whether it’s a web app, a backend service, or an API, if it’s geared towards sustainability, it’s in.

We’ll Be Watching For:

• Innovation and Creativity: How original and effective your solution is in addressing sustainability.
• Impact and Relevance: The potential of your application to make a real-world difference in sustainability.
• Technical Mastery: Your prowess in harnessing Jakarta EE features, code quality, and architectural savvy.
• User Experience: The intuitiveness, design, and overall appeal of your application.
• Smart Use of Payara Cloud: How well you utilize Payara Cloud to boost your application’s prowess.