Frontend Development in Full Stack Java
The frontend of a Full Stack Java application is responsible for user interaction. It can be built using
traditional or modern approaches.
1. Traditional Java Frontend
- JSP (Java Server Pages).
- Thymeleaf template engine.
- Mostly server-rendered.
2. Modern Frontend Options
- React.js: Fast, component-based library.
- Angular: Full-featured framework using TypeScript.
- Vue.js: Lightweight alternative.
3. Communicating with Backend
- Frontend calls REST APIs exposed by Java backend.
- Data is exchanged using JSON.
Example in React:
useEffect(() => {
fetch('/api/products')
.then(response => response.json())
.then(data => setProducts(data));
}, []);
4. Styling
- Bootstrap for responsive design.
- TailwindCSS for utility-first styling.
5. Example Project Structure
- React frontend at localhost:3000
- Spring Boot backend at localhost:8080
- API requests: frontend → backend → database