Learn JHIPSTER with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 27, 2025
Installation Setup
Install Node.js, Yarn/NPM, Java JDK, and Maven/Gradle
Install Yeoman and JHipster generator globally
Run `jhipster` in terminal to generate a project
Configure database, authentication, and frontend framework
Start development server with `./mvnw` or `./gradlew` and frontend dev server
Environment Setup
Install Java JDK, Node.js, Yarn/NPM
Install Maven or Gradle
Install Yeoman and JHipster generator
Configure IDE for Java + frontend development
Run generator to scaffold application
Config Files
application.yml - Spring Boot configuration
pom.xml or build.gradle - build tools
src/main/webapp - frontend assets
docker/ - container definitions
kubernetes/ - deployment manifests
Cli Commands
jhipster - start generator
jhipster entity <name> - generate entity
./mvnw - run backend server
yarn start - run frontend server
docker-compose up - run in Docker
Internationalization
Built-in i18n support in frontend frameworks
Locale-specific messages and content
Switching locales dynamically in UI
UTF-8 encoding supported
Custom translation files can be added
Accessibility
Frontend templates follow best practices for accessibility
Supports keyboard navigation and ARIA attributes
Internationalization support
Accessible forms and validation messages
Tested with frontend accessibility tools
Ui Styling
Uses Angular/React/Vue templates
Integrates CSS frameworks (Bootstrap, Tailwind)
Component-based UI for maintainability
Responsive design out-of-the-box
Optional integration with third-party UI libraries
State Management
Backend manages persistent state via database
Frontend manages UI state with Redux or Angular services
Sessions and JWT for authentication
Caching for performance
Event-driven updates between microservices
Data Management
Database persistence via JPA/Hibernate
Entity relationships and migrations
REST API endpoints for frontend
Caching for read-heavy operations
Logging and auditing of changes