Learn JHIPSTER with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 27, 2025
Practical Examples
Create a blog or CMS with JHipster monolith
Develop a task management tool with Angular/React frontend
Build microservices architecture with Spring Boot backend
Implement OAuth2 authentication for enterprise apps
Deploy applications using Docker Compose or Kubernetes
Troubleshooting
Check logs in backend and frontend servers
Verify database connectivity and migrations
Ensure Node.js and Java versions are compatible
Check Docker/Kubernetes configuration for cloud deployment
Run `jhipster doctor` to detect environment issues
Testing Guide
JUnit and Spring Boot testing for backend
Protractor, Cypress, or Jest for frontend
Integration testing with test containers
Mocking services and APIs
End-to-end tests in CI/CD pipelines
Deployment Options
Run locally with Maven/Gradle and Node.js
Deploy using Docker Compose
Deploy microservices to Kubernetes cluster
Use cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
Integrate CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment
Tools Ecosystem
Yeoman generator for scaffolding
JHipster UML for entity modeling
Docker and Kubernetes deployment tools
CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab
JHipster Console and monitoring tools
Integrations
Spring Boot with JPA/Hibernate for database
Angular/React/Vue frontends
Keycloak or Okta for OAuth2 authentication
Elasticsearch, Kafka, or RabbitMQ for microservices
Cloud deployment on AWS, GCP, Azure, or OpenShift
Productivity Tips
Use generator to scaffold apps and entities
Automate testing and CI/CD pipelines
Use Blueprints for custom templates
Leverage Docker/Kubernetes for consistent environments
Follow best practices for modular frontend components
Challenges
Steep learning curve for full-stack developers
Managing generated code complexity
Upgrading JHipster versions safely
Configuring CI/CD pipelines and microservices
Integrating with multiple cloud providers