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Helidon 4.4.0 Introduces Alignment with OpenJDK Cadence and Support via Java Verified Portfolio

Oracle just shipped agentic AI support in Helidon 4.4.0. Enterprise Java apps can now integrate LangChain4j directly.

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Oracle is embedding AI capabilities directly into enterprise development frameworks, making it easier for Java developers to build AI-powered microservices without switching tech stacks.

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  1. Helidon 4.4.0 release

  2. Agentic AI support for LangChain4j

  3. Integration with Java Verified Portfolio

  4. Alignment with OpenJDK release cadence

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Publisher excerpt: Oracle has released version 4.4.0 of Helidon, their microservices framework, featuring alignment with the OpenJDK release cadence, support via the new Java Verified Portfolio, new core capabilities, and agentic AI support for LangChain4j. By Michael Redlich
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