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GlassFish

GlassFish

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An open source server that runs Java business web applications
  • proper noun
  • Specialized
: GlassFish

Examples

  • Right now I am trying to deploy my REST-based service out of NetBeans + GlassFish to my local machine on Jetty, and I am not able to access services after deploying it.

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  • Except for its work with NetBeans, the OpenJDK, and the GlassFish server projects, Oracle's open-source presence is low profile, in direct contrast to Google, which is a continuous and enthusiastic contributor to OSS.

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  • Many companies worldwide use GlassFish to deploy their Java EE applications effectively.

  • The application is currently bundled with GlassFish and NetBeans, and it's used all around the world.

  • Right now I am trying to deploy my REST-based service out of NetBeans + GlassFish to my local machine.

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Etymology

GlassFish joins glass and fish, giving the image of a 'clear bowl' with 'swimming fish' so you can see inside. That's why the name fits: GlassFish is an open-source application server used to run Java enterprise applications, suggesting an open, visible place to run programs.