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| Apache Wicket | Ninja | |
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| 8 | 2 | |
| 717 | 1,912 | |
| 1.0% | 0.1% | |
| 9.5 | 5.9 | |
| 3 days ago | 4 months ago | |
| Java | Java | |
| 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).
Ninja
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On the Future of Akka and Lightbend
It’s a shame that the Play framework is being abandoned. v1 had a lot of great ideas, but v2 kind of jumped off the cliff into Scala lala-land, where it got lost in the weeds. It never really recovered.
If you’re looking for a straightforward Java framework similar to Play v1 check out Ninja:
https://www.ninjaframework.org/
For me at least, it hits a sweet spot of enabling fast productive development and maintainable code.
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best light framework or library for developing API without the magic (Spring)
take a look at https://www.ninjaframework.org/
What are some alternatives?
Vaadin - Vaadin 6, 7, 8 is a Java framework for modern Java web applications.
Spring Boot - Spring Boot
Spring - Spring Framework
PrimeFaces - Ultimate Component Suite for JavaServer Faces
ZK - ZK is a highly productive Java framework for building amazing enterprise web and mobile applications
Grails - The Grails Web Application Framework
Play - The Community Maintained High Velocity Web Framework For Java and Scala.
Jooby - The modular web framework for Java and Kotlin
PyWebIO - Write interactive web app in script way.