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Calling microservices from Vaadin: Can you use them together?
We are often asked in our community forum, customer meetings, or conferences if Vaadin can be used with microservices. The short answer is: Yes, absolutely. To address this topic, I created a demo application using Vaadin that includes views implemented in Flow and Hilla. In this article, I’ll ...
Advanced RAG techniques with Spring AI
Spring AI RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) is one of the most effective ways to improve Large Language Model (LLM) responses with your own business data. Spring AI includes built-in support for RAG through vector stores, advisors, document readers, and query transformation utilities, making it ...
Dynamically generated forms with Vaadin Flow
Andreas Lange from WMware Tanzy recently published an insightful example where a Vaadin application dynamically generates a grid and a form based on domain objects annotated with metadata that provides hints for the presentation layer. This inspired me to revisit a topic that is both old and new in ...
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From Vaadin 8 to 24: How IFD future-proofed its WMS
Founded in 1993, IFD Engineering. has built a stellar reputation for delivering innovative software solutions in the warehouse logistics sector. Their flagship product, StoreIT, is a powerful and adaptable Warehouse Management System (WMS) designed to handle the full spectrum of warehouse ...
Unleashing Vaadin for GUI-Based Java Scripts with JBang
JBang: Making Java work for utility apps and scripts Java has long been known for its robustness and scalability, but it has never been the go-to choice for small utility apps or quick scripts. While tools like Bash and Python are commonly used for scripting, they often come with their own set of ...
Use Java - It can be the most elegant method for you
TLDR: this is a ranty reply to a recent article about styling I didn't fully agree with. The rest of the TLDR is in the Java code example. Java code can be elegant—even when it’s used to adjust the style of your UI components. In a recent article about theming Vaadin applications, my colleague ...
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Top 6 Full-Stack Java Frameworks Compared (2026)
Last updated 2026 The best full-stack framework for Java lets you build your entire application — database layer, business logic, and browser UI — without ever switching to JavaScript. If your team works in Java, that single-language productivity is the whole point. This guide compares the top ...
How to integrate Vaadin into your Spring project: A step-by-step guide
Do you have a Spring project you'd like to enhance with a user interface? Or perhaps you're considering an alternative to your existing frontend solution? With Vaadin, you can seamlessly integrate UI and backend development in Java and evolve your project into a full-stack application. In this ...
Find Vaadin at these 2025 events
Hey Vaadin developers! As we kick off 2025, the Vaadin team is hitting the road again and wants to connect with you at developer events around the world. These conferences offer an opportunity to meet us in person, explore the latest demos, discover new features, and engage in technical ...
