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? Top 10 Java Frameworks For 2025! ?

The document presents a personal evaluation of the top 10 Java frameworks as of January 2025, detailing their core features, use cases, learning curves, and community support. Frameworks discussed include Grails, Quarkus, Dropwizard, Vaadin, Play Framework, Micronaut, Java EE, Apache Struts, Hibernate, and Spring Framework. The author invites feedback for future improvements and acknowledges that the classification is subjective and not scientifically validated.

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? Top 10 Java Frameworks For 2025! ?

The document presents a personal evaluation of the top 10 Java frameworks as of January 2025, detailing their core features, use cases, learning curves, and community support. Frameworks discussed include Grails, Quarkus, Dropwizard, Vaadin, Play Framework, Micronaut, Java EE, Apache Struts, Hibernate, and Spring Framework. The author invites feedback for future improvements and acknowledges that the classification is subjective and not scientifically validated.

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I BELIEVE THESE ARE THE

TOP 10
JAVA
FRAMEWORKS VERSION 01-2025 1
10
Grails
A simplified framework for rapid application development,
built on Spring Boot and Hibernate

Core Features
Convention-over-configuration and
Groovy-based development.

Use Cases
Web apps, CMS platforms, and small-to-
medium enterprise applications.

Learning Curve
Low; beginner-friendly with minimal
configuration needed.

Community Support
Active; leverages the Spring and
Hibernate ecosystems.

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9
Quarkus
A modern framework optimized for cloud environments,
offering excellent integration with Kubernetes and container
ecosystems.

Core Features
Kubernetes-native, optimized runtime, and
fast startup

Use Cases
Cloud-native microservices and
containerized applications.

Learning Curve
Medium; simpler than Java EE for
microservices.

Community Support
Growing; popular in modern cloud-native
projects.

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8
DROPWIZARD Dropwizard
A minimalist framework focused on quickly building RESTful
APIs and small-scale enterprise applications.

Core Features
RESTful APIs, lightweight libraries, and
rapid development.

Use Cases
Low; beginner-friendly and
straightforward.

Learning Curve
Low; beginner-friendly with minimal
configuration needed.

Community Support
Active; widely used for RESTful APIs.

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7
Vaadin
A developer-friendly framework for creating interactive and
responsive web UIs using Java without extensive frontend
coding.

Core Features
Rich UI components and server-side Java
for building modern UIs.

Use Cases
Dashboards, admin panels, and enterprise
reporting tools.

Learning Curve
Low; backend developers can create UIs
without frontend expertise.

Community Support
Moderate; niche but growing adoption.

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6
Play Framework
A scalable framework built for high-performance web
applications, emphasizing reactive programming for
modern use cases.

Core Features
Reactive streams, asynchronous I/O, and
high scalability

Use Cases
Real-time analytics platforms, streaming
services, and highly concurrent
applications

Learning Curve
Medium; requires understanding of
reactive programming

Community Support
Moderate; smaller ecosystem compared
to Spring.

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5
Micronaut
A modern, cloud-ready framework designed to optimize
memory usage and performance for microservices
development.

Core Features
Lightweight framework, reactive
programming, and fast startup times.

Use Cases
Ideal for microservices, cloud-native apps,
and serverless architectures.

Learning Curve
Medium; simpler than Spring for
microservices.

Community Support
Growing; gaining traction for modern
architectures.

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4
Java EE (Jakarta EE)
A robust and mature platform offering an extensive set of
APIs for creating scalable and secure enterprise
applications.

Core Features
APIs for distributed computing, EJB, and
transaction management.

Use Cases
Enterprise-grade B2B systems, banking
applications, and large-scale financial
apps.

Learning Curve
High; extensive APIs require time to
master

Community Support
Active; backed by a mature and stable
ecosystem

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3
Apache Struts
MVC framework , a classic framework for building extensible
web applications, known for its use in traditional enterprise
projects.

Core Features
MVC pattern, extensibility, and form-based
processing.

Use Cases
Suitable for legacy systems and enterprise
web portals

Learning Curve
Medium; easier for developers familiar with
servlets and JSP.

Community Support
Moderate; primarily used in legacy
systems

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2
Hibernate
A powerful ORM tool that simplifies database operations and
maps Java objects to tables, enhancing productivity and
reducing boilerplate code

Core Features
ORM, caching, and database abstraction.

Use Cases
Best for database-driven applications like
ERP systems or apps requiring complex
database interactions.

Learning Curve
Medium; familiarity with SQL and JPA is
helpful.

Community Support
Active, with a large ecosystem and
frequent updates.

10
1
Spring Framework
A comprehensive framework for building robust, scalable, and
modular enterprise applications with extensive community
support and integration capabilities.

Core Features
Dependency Injection, AOP, REST APIs,
and microservices support.

Use Cases
Ideal for microservices, large-scale
enterprise systems, and cloud-native apps.

Learning Curve
Requires understanding of core principles
like DI and AOP.

Community Support
Very active, with extensive resources and
plugins

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DROPWIZARD

WHAT DO
YOU THINK?
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VERSION 01-2025
BenMoussa Fayssal
Senior Software Engineer | Machine Learning Specialist

In conclusion, it is important to note that this classification is relative and has not
undergone rigorous scientific scrutiny. It reflects my personal perspective, based
on my experience in development and on various books and references I have
consulted. I would be delighted to read your feedback and suggestions to further
refine and improve this evaluation.
Additionally, more evaluation parameters will be included in the next version to
provide a deeper and more comprehensive analysis. Your input is highly valued
and will help make this evaluation even more insightful.

VERSION 01-2025
Follow me for updates! /fayssalbm

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