While containers, microservices, and distributed systems dominate discussions in the tech world, the majority of applications in use today still run monolithic architectures that follow traditional development processes. This practical book helps developers examine long-established Java-based models and demonstrates how to bring these monolithic applications successfully into the future.

Relying on their years of experience modernizing applications, authors Markus Eisele and Natale Vinto walk you through the steps necessary to update your organization's Java applications. You'll discover how to dismantle your monolithic application and move to an up-to-date software stack that works across cloud and on-premises installations.

• Learn cloud native application basics to understand what parts of your organization's Java-based applications and platforms need to migrate and modernize
• Understand how enterprise Java specifications can help you transition projects and teams
• Build a cloud native platform that supports effective development without falling into buzzword traps
• Find a starting point for your migration projects by identifying candidates and staging them through modernization steps
• Discover how to complement a traditional enterprise Java application with components on top of containers and Kubernetes

About the Author

Markus is a Java Champion, former Java EE Expert Group member, founder of JavaLand, reputed speaker at Java conferences around the world, and a very well known figure in the Enterprise Java world. With more than 16 years of professional experience in the industry, he designed and developed large Enterprise grade applications for Fortune 500 companies. As an experienced team lead and architect, he helped implement some of the largest integration projects in automotive, finance and insurance companies. More than 12 years of international speaking experience and 5 years in developer advocacy with a strong focus on Java platforms helped him build a large network of professionals and influencers. He is an O'Reilly author and helped with technical reviews of more than 10 books about technologies he cares for. He published more than 100 articles in various IT publications over the last 10 years. Natale is a Software Engineer with more than 10 years of expertise on IT and ICT technologies and a consolidated background on Telecommunications and Linux operating systems. As a Solution Architect with a Java development background, he spent some years as EMEA Specialist Solution Architect for OpenShift at Red Hat. Today Natale is Developer Advocate for OpenShift at Red Hat, helping people within communities and customers having success with their Kubernetes and Cloud Native strategy.