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The next generation of Vaadin web components
The current set of Vaadin components is the result of many years of development. We invested a lot in building high-quality components that are suitable for enterprise-grade apps. Starting from Vaadin 10, every major version ships with a set of new components. While we constantly add new features ...
Converting a website into a PWA
This tutorial will teach you the the basic Progressive Web App concepts by turning an existing web app into a PWA only using the native browser API. The tutorial does not use any framework, everything you learn will be relevant no matter what framework you use in your project. What’s needed In ...
Micro frontends, Java updates, and web components - Devoxx 2019 recap
A week has passed since the final talk at Devoxx BE 2019 was delivered and the conference ended. The Vaadin team was in attendance the entire week: they met with conference attendees and expanded their knowledge by attending sessions. With so many interesting topics to choose from, picking a ...
Real-time collaboration using the Native File System API
The Native File System API allows the browser to access files on your local filesystem in a secure and controlled manner. This opens up new possibilities, allowing web applications to interact with your files beyond the traditional upload/download cycle. This is for instance useful if you need to ...
Modern Java web development at Devoxx
It's once again time for Devoxx Belgium, one of the most exciting Java events in Europe. Our team finished setting up the expo booth and are looking forward to all the interesting conversations ahead! Modern web with Web Components and Java The web has evolved drastically over the past few years. ...
The business case for Progressive Web Apps
Over 50% of internet traffic is on mobile. On average, adults in the US spend almost 3 hours on smartphones every day, 90% of that using apps. If you're building a consumer-facing app, you need to offer a great mobile experience to attract customers. But what if you’re building an internal app for ...
How we implemented a drunk mode for Vaadin at SpringOne Platform 2019
Recently, I had the chance to attend the SpringOne Platform conference in Austin, Texas. It was a high-quality conference with topics on Java, .NET, Kotlin, modern web, DevOps, and Spring. I had fun, learned a lot, and hacked with Vaadin. So keep reading to learn how we created a custom annotation ...
Decoupling Vaadin components with the Observer Pattern
In this tutorial, we show you how to use the observer design pattern to decouple Vaadin components. Who Belongs to Whom? Connecting two components using constructor parameters is a common procedure. It can be clearly seen, for example, in the construction of graphic surfaces. Take, for example, the ...
Get a Free 2-Day Workshop with Vaadin Team Augmentation Services
Augmenting your team with Vaadin Experts is one of the most cost-effective ways to ensure that there are no skill gaps, and that productivity is at its peak in 2020 and beyond. On top of that, if you decide to flexibly expand your team to maintain your software development project within budget and ...