A few days ago, it was reported that the Apache Software Foundation might withdraw from the JCP Executive Committee due to an inability to reach an agreement with Oracle. Today, this news has been confirmed by Apache officially, stating that the Apache Software Foundation will no longer participate in the JCP Executive Committee.
For details, see the official Apache announcement:
http://s.apache.org/P12
The JCP (Java Community Process) is an open international organization composed mainly of Java developers and licensees. Its function is to develop and update Java technology specifications, Reference Implementations (RI), and Technology Compatibility Kits (TCK). The original creator of both Java technology and the JCP was Sun Microsystems. However, the JCP has evolved from an informal process created by Sun in 1995 when they launched Java, into a formal process today overseen by hundreds of Java representative members from around the world.
The specifications maintained by the JCP include J2ME, J2SE, J2EE, XML, OSS, JAIN, and others. Organization members can submit JSRs (Java Specification Requests), which, after going through a specific procedure, may be included in the next version of the specification.
All J2EE products (application servers, application software, development tools, etc.) that claim compliance with the J2EE specification must pass the TCK compatibility test provided by the organization (