GlassFish
GlassFish is an open-source application server that implements the Java EE (now Jakarta EE) platform specifications. It was originally developed by Sun Microsystems and later by Oracle, serving as the official reference implementation for several versions of Java EE, providing a robust…
Key facts
- First appeared
- 2005
- Category
- technology
- Problem solved
- GlassFish was created to provide a high-quality, free, and open-source reference implementation for Java EE specifications, enabling developers to easily develop, test, and deploy enterprise-grade Java applications without the significant licensing costs or vendor lock-in associated with proprietary application servers of the era. It aimed to accelerate Java EE adoption and innovation.
- Platforms
- Linux, Windows, macOS, Solaris, Java Virtual Machine (JVM)
Related technologies
Notable users
- Various enterprises and developers utilizing Java EE for application development during its peak
- Oracle Corporation (internal use and early adoption)
- Sun Microsystems (internal use and demos)