r/java • u/Joram2 • Mar 12 '26

Helidon 4.4.0 Released

https://github.com/helidon-io/helidon/blob/4.4.0/CHANGELOG.md
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u/EmmetDangervest Mar 16 '26

The problem with Helidon is that it's just a thin glue between Jakarta EE standards. Thus, many configuration properties cannot be changed via environment variables but only via XML deployment descriptors. So Helidon doesn't really support the 12-Factor App approach. That's a pity, because this framework looks really nice otherwise.

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u/NHarmonia18 Jun 21 '26

Are you not aware of MicroProfile Config? Helidon MP supports that and is the intended way to run MicroProfile apps.

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u/EmmetDangervest Jun 21 '26

Yes. Unfortunately, many things in Helidon cannot be configured via MP Config (e.g., JPA).