Quarkus Java Framework

Quarkus is a cloud-native, Kubernetes-native Java framework designed for Java Virtual Machines (JVM) and native compilation. It was developed to optimize Java for the modern world of serverless, cloud, and Kubernetes environments by offering low memory footprint and fast boot times. The project's development is globally distributed, with contributions coming from engineers and enthusiasts worldwide under an open-source model.

While Quarkus is an open-source project and is part of the broader ecosystem of the Eclipse Foundation, its primary commercial driver and original creator is Red Hat. Red Hat, a leader in open-source solutions, spearheaded the development of Quarkus to bridge the gap between traditional Java applications and the needs of modern cloud-native architectures. Following the acquisition of Red Hat by IBM in 2019, the ultimate ownership of the brand and the primary corporate influence behind its commercial roadmap lies with IBM. Today, Quarkus remains a community-driven project while serving as a core component of Red Hat's enterprise middleware and cloud offerings.