A collection of Java libraries
Helidon is a collection of Java libraries for writing microservices.
There’s no need for any specific tooling or deployment model. Simply use your favorite tools !
Your microservice is a plain Java application. You do not need an application server.
Cloud-native Java
Helidon libraries interoperate with popular tools from the cloud-native space:
The Helidon Quickstart Examples contain support for Docker and Kubernetes.
Helidon SE
Helidon SE is the functional programming style provided by all Helidon libraries.
Helidon SE gives you full transparency and puts you in control. There is no magic!
Helidon MP
Helidon MP is our MicroProfile implementation.
MicroProfile is a platform definition that is familiar to enterprise Java developers. It provides a declarative programming style that is portable. It includes popular Java APIs such as JAX-RS and CDI.
Helidon MP is built on top of the Helidon libraries.