JHipster

JHipster is an open-source application generator that creates modern, Spring Boot-based, Java applications with a collection of modern front-end technologies. It is designed to accelerate the development of robust, high-performance web applications. JHipster scaffolds the project structure, generates code for both the backend and frontend, and sets up a comprehensive development environment.

The backend generated by JHipster is typically built with Spring Boot, a popular framework for creating stand-alone, production-grade Spring-based applications. It supports various database technologies, including SQL databases like PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MariaDB, as well as NoSQL options such as MongoDB and Cassandra. Security is handled using Spring Security, offering features like authentication and authorization.

For the frontend, JHipster offers a choice between several popular JavaScript frameworks, most commonly Angular, React, or Vue.js. This allows developers to select the frontend technology that best suits their project's needs. The generated frontend code is well-structured and integrates seamlessly with the Spring Boot backend.

JHipster also includes features for continuous integration and deployment, providing build scripts for Maven and Gradle, and integration with tools like Docker and Kubernetes. This facilitates the deployment of applications to various cloud environments. The project emphasizes best practices and offers extensive customization options, allowing developers to tailor the generated code to their specific requirements. JHipster is maintained by a community of developers and is available under the Apache 2.0 license.