IBM Liberty
IBM Liberty is a lightweight, fast, and flexible Java application server designed for modern cloud-native and microservices architectures. It provides a runtime environment for Java EE (now Jakarta EE) and MicroProfile applications, with features like dynamic configuration, rapid startup times, and modular packaging. It is part of the IBM WebSphere family and is optimized for DevOps practices and containerized deployments.
Developers should use IBM Liberty when building enterprise Java applications that require high performance, scalability, and integration with IBM ecosystems, such as IBM Cloud or hybrid cloud environments. It is ideal for microservices, cloud-native apps, and scenarios needing rapid deployment and updates, as it supports Jakarta EE and MicroProfile standards with minimal footprint. Use cases include financial services, healthcare, and large-scale enterprise systems where reliability and IBM tooling are critical.