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Justin Reock on Why Java Devs Use Apache ActiveMQ

Justin Reock on Why Java Devs Use Apache ActiveMQ

The MonkCast · RedMonk

May 28, 202540m 42s

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Show Notes

In this conversation, Justin Reock, Deputy CTO at DX, chats with RedMonk's Kate Holterhoff about Java development and message oriented middleware, focusing on Apache ActiveMQ. They discuss the importance of messaging in distributed systems, Justin's experience writing middleware at EarthLink and OpenLogic, and ActiveMQ's advantages for enterprise. The conversation also highlights the history of several additional Apache projects including Geronimo, HornetQ, ServiceMix, Camel, CXF, and Karaf. The discussion highlights the ongoing need for reliable messaging solutions, especially in the face of emerging technologies like AI.

Show notes: https://redmonk.com/blog/2025/05/28/rmc-justin-reock-on-apache-activemq/