If you’re an existing Java developer who wants to go full stack or pick up another frontend framework, this book is your concise introduction to React. In this three-part build-along, you’ll create a robust Spring Boot backend, a React frontend, and then deploy them together.
This new edition is updated to Spring Boot 3 and includes expanded content on security and testing. For the first time ever, it also covers React development with the in-demand TypeScript.
You’ll explore the elements that go into creating a REST API and testing, securing, and deploying your applications. You’ll learn about custom Hooks, third-party components, and MUI.
By the end of this book, you'll be able to build a full stack application using the latest tools and modern best practices.
Make fast and RESTful web services powered by Spring Data REST
- Create and manage databases using ORM, JPA, Hibernate, and more
- Explore the use of unit tests and JWTs with Spring Security
- Employ React Hooks, props, states, and more to create your frontend
- Harness the Material UI component library to customize your frontend
- Use the fetch API, Axios, and React Query for networking
- Add CRUD functionality to your apps
- Deploy your apps using AWS and Docker
You'll also find this book useful if you're a frontend developer with knowledge of JavaScript basics and looking to learn full stack development, or a full stack developer experienced in other technology stacks looking to learn a new one.