The Evolution of Jakarta EE: A Must-Know for Every Java Developer

Introduction
Are you a Java developer? If so, you may have heard of Java EE, J2EE, or Jakarta EE. However, did you know that these are just different names for the same set of enterprise specifications that extend Java SE?

In this article, we will dive into the evolution of Jakarta EE from Java EE and why it’s important for every Java developer to know about it.

History
In the early days of Java, the enterprise extensions were a part of the core JDK. However, in 1999, with the release of Java 2, these extensions were separated from the standard binaries and given the name J2EE, or Java 2 Platform Enterprise Edition. This name stuck until 2006.