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JAQ Stack is Now a Docker-Sponsored Open Source Project

· 2 min read
Suren K
Suren K
Contributor

We’re thrilled to announce that JAQ Stack has been officially accepted into the Docker-Sponsored Open Source (DSOS) Program!
This partnership recognizes JAQ Stack as a valuable open-source initiative supporting developers worldwide.

🎉 What This Means​

As part of the program, JAQ Stack now benefits from:

  • ✅ Free Docker Team Subscription for the organization
  • 🧩 Docker Scout access for image insights and supply-chain security
  • ⚙️ Free autobuilds for automatic image publishing
  • 🚀 Rate-limit removal for all users pulling JAQ Stack public images
  • 🏷️ Official open-source badging on Docker Hub (visible within two weeks)

All official JAQ Stack images can be found here:
👉 hub.docker.com/u/jaqstack

For ready-to-run examples:
📦 jaqstack/jaqstack-examples

💡 Why It Matters​

This sponsorship allows us to:

  • Keep our Helidon / Angular / SQL-NoSQL containers freely available
  • Deliver faster, more reliable builds for the community
  • Enhance security and transparency through Docker Scout integration
  • Maintain open, rate-limit-free access for developers everywhere

It’s another step toward our mission — making full-stack development faster, simpler, and open for everyone.

🧭 Our Commitment​

JAQ Stack will continue to embody its founding principles:

  • 🆓 Open Source — MIT-licensed and freely available
  • 🤝 Community-Driven — guided by your ideas and contributions
  • 🔍 Transparent Development — open discussions, roadmap, and feedback

With Docker’s support, we’re even better positioned to maintain consistent, reliable builds and grow our open-source ecosystem.

🙌 Thank You​

This milestone wouldn’t have been possible without the community — contributors, testers, and supporters who’ve believed in JAQ Stack since its early days.
Your feedback and collaboration keep this project evolving.

If you’d like to get involved:

🐳 About the Docker-Sponsored Open Source Program​

The Docker-Sponsored Open Source Program supports projects that:

  • Are public and open source under OSI-approved licenses
  • Are actively maintained
  • Have no commercial pathway (donations allowed)
  • Benefit the wider developer community

Membership provides Docker Pro/Team features, rate-limit removal, and recognition on Docker Hub.
JAQ Stack’s inclusion highlights its growing impact in the open-source ecosystem.

⏱️ Build Fast. Scale Smart.
Proudly part of the Docker-Sponsored Open Source Program.

JAQ Stack is Now a GitLab Supported Open Source Project 🦊

· 2 min read
Suren K
Suren K
Contributor

We’re proud to share that JAQ Stack has been officially approved as part of the GitLab Supported Open Source Program.
This recognition reinforces our commitment to open, transparent, and community-driven software development.

🎉 What This Means​

As part of the program, JAQ Stack now receives free access to GitLab’s Ultimate Plan, which includes:

  • ✅ GitLab Ultimate features for advanced DevSecOps capabilities
  • 🧩 Unlimited private & public repositories under our organization
  • 🧠 Integrated CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and builds
  • 🔐 Built-in security, compliance, and vulnerability scanning
  • 📈 Project analytics and insights for better collaboration

JAQ Stack is also officially listed on GitLab’s open-source directory, showcasing our contribution to the broader developer ecosystem:

👉 View JAQ Stack on GitLab

💡 Why It Matters​

GitLab’s sponsorship strengthens JAQ Stack’s open-source mission by:

  • Enabling faster continuous integration across our examples and templates
  • Improving code quality and security with GitLab’s built-in analysis tools
  • Supporting a scalable DevSecOps workflow for contributors and maintainers
  • Ensuring visibility and validation within GitLab’s open-source ecosystem

Together with our existing Docker-Sponsored Open Source support, this expands JAQ Stack’s open infrastructure for the community.

🧭 Our Commitment​

JAQ Stack continues to stand for:

  • 🆓 Open Source MIT-licensed and freely available
  • 🤝 Community-Driven guided by your feedback and collaboration
  • 🔍 Transparent Development every step visible, every decision open

GitLab’s support ensures we can maintain a secure, collaborative environment for developers building on top of JAQ Stack.

🙌 Thank You​

Huge thanks to GitLab’s Open Source Program team for recognizing JAQ Stack and for supporting open collaboration across the software ecosystem.
We also want to thank our contributors — your efforts make programs like these possible.

If you’d like to get involved:

🦊 About the GitLab Supported Open Source Program​

The GitLab Supported Open Source Program provides free access to GitLab Ultimate for projects that:

  • Are publicly available and open source under OSI-approved licenses
  • Are actively maintained and regularly updated
  • Provide transparent contribution guidelines
  • Do not operate for commercial profit

The program empowers open-source maintainers by giving them enterprise-grade DevSecOps capabilities to improve quality, security, and collaboration.

⏱️ Build Fast. Scale Smart.
Proudly part of the GitLab Supported Open Source Program.