https://www.pistack.xyz/tags/embedded-server/ Recent content in Embedded-Server on Pi Stack Hugo en-us Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.pistack.xyz/posts/2026-07-04-java-embedded-http-servers-jetty-netty-undertow-tomcat/ Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.pistack.xyz/posts/2026-07-04-java-embedded-http-servers-jetty-netty-undertow-tomcat/ <h2 id="introduction">Introduction</h2> <p>Choosing the right embedded HTTP server for your Java application can dramatically affect performance, resource usage, and developer experience. Whether you are building a microservice, a REST API, or embedding a server inside a desktop application, four options dominate the Java ecosystem: <strong>Jetty</strong>, <strong>Netty</strong>, <strong>Undertow</strong>, and <strong>Apache Tomcat</strong>.</p>