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Apache Wicket | Grails | |
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8 | 10 | |
717 | 2,758 | |
1.0% | 0.2% | |
9.5 | 9.5 | |
3 days ago | 1 day ago | |
Java | HTML | |
Apache License 2.0 | Apache License 2.0 |
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Apache Wicket
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We're breaking up with JavaScript front ends
Sort of sounds like Apache Wicket (https://wicket.apache.org/). I used it for a few projects in the mid-late 2000s. I really liked it being server side and the concept of having object-oriented HTML (code paired with HTML snippets). I haven't had a need to use it since 2014, so haven't kept up with the project.
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Can I use Java to build a website?
You can use Java for Backend and Frontend. A relative new kid on the block for Frontend is Qute. The general keyword you are searching for is Java Templating Engine. Specific examples would be Thymeleaf or FreeMarker. There are some framework, which offer a lot more than templating like Vaadin or Wicket. Some are just specifications like Jakarta Faces with some of their implementations MyFaces or Mojarra.
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Getting back into Java after 12-15 years away?
Perhaps, a good competitor for JSF is Apache Wicket.
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Options for high level front-end frameworks for Java developers
I have used https://wicket.apache.org/ in the past and I think it matches your needs. It's a simple mvc that focuses on the actual java code writing and uses html only on the layout of your components in your page.
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Spas Were a Mistake
Is this the Wicket you're referring to? https://wicket.apache.org/
What's the best intro you know to how it's components work, and the benefits and tradeoffs over other approaches?
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Simple UI for a Spring Boot application
You should consider Apache Wicket. It is widely used for business apps.
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Lona – A web framework for responsive web apps in full Python without JavaScript
I think Apache Wicket takes a similar approach for Java? https://wicket.apache.org/
I like the approach, and it's good to see more projects in this space.
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The Apache Attic
I believe Wicket is somewhat similar (and still actively developed).
Grails
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Grails VS prime-mvc - a user suggested alternative
2 projects | 25 May 2023
- Grails 5.3.0 Release
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RIFE2 web framework under development
And frameworks like Grails build conventions and helpers on top of Spring.
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Web app in Java with Template Engine
I don't have any direct experience and am only suggesting it because you mentioned RoR...But Grails (https://grails.org/) is basically the JVM version of RoR (Groovy on Rails -> Grails).
- Interview Question: What are your favorite Spring Boot libraries?
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Libraries other than Spring Boot for creating web APIs
Grails - Spring under the hood. Much less boilerplate. Opinionated, which helps keep things consistent. Uses Spring-Security plugin for authentication.
- Why We’re Sticking with Ruby on Rails at GitLab
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"get-it-done" MVC web framework like Django in Java?
Also, Grails, which a Rails like framework build on Groovy, a JVM scripting language.
- A linguagem de programação Groovy - Radar da itexto
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How to Build Java Applications Today: April 5, 2021
Any JVM language to the rescue here? There’s one, but it’s not the one you’re thinking about. In a sign that this index may not accurately reflect our project reality, Groovy saw a meteoric rise of 0.86% to 1.04% last year! That was good for place 17. Yep, Groovy! Are people writing Gradle plugins in Groovy? Or is Grails having a resurgence? I’m as baffled as you are.
What are some alternatives?
Vaadin - Vaadin 6, 7, 8 is a Java framework for modern Java web applications.
Spring Boot - Spring Boot
PrimeFaces - Ultimate Component Suite for JavaServer Faces
Ratpack - Lean & powerful HTTP apps
ZK - ZK is a highly productive Java framework for building amazing enterprise web and mobile applications
Ninja - Ninja is a full stack web framework for Java. Rock solid, fast and super productive.
Play - The Community Maintained High Velocity Web Framework For Java and Scala.
Apache PDFBox - Mirror of Apache PDFBox
PyWebIO - Write interactive web app in script way.
Visual Studio Code - Visual Studio Code