Learn MICRONAUT-SECURITY with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 27, 2025
Learning Path
Learn Micronaut basics
Understand security modules and features
Learn JWT and OAuth2 authentication
Implement role-based and method-level authorization
Build reactive microservices with secure endpoints
Skill Improvement Plan
Week 1: Setup Micronaut Security and secure a single endpoint
Week 2: Add JWT authentication and role-based access
Week 3: Integrate OAuth2 login with external provider
Week 4: Implement custom authentication provider
Week 5: Deploy and monitor security in production
Interview Questions
What is Micronaut Security and why is it reactive?
How do you implement JWT authentication in Micronaut?
Explain role-based vs attribute-based access control
How do you secure a controller method with annotations?
Compare Micronaut Security with Spring Security
Cheat Sheet
mn create-app myapp --features security-jwt - create new project with JWT security
@Secured('ROLE_USER') - secure controller or method
AuthenticationProvider interface - implement custom auth
application.yml - configure JWT/OAuth2 settings
mn run - run Micronaut application
Books
Micronaut in Action
Reactive Microservices with Micronaut
Micronaut Security Essentials
Building Cloud-Native Java Apps with Micronaut
Practical Micronaut Security Projects
Tutorials
Getting started with Micronaut Security
JWT authentication and authorization
OAuth2 login integration
LDAP authentication provider setup
Reactive security for microservices
Official Docs
https://micronaut.io/documentation/security/latest/
Micronaut GitHub repository
Community tutorials and guides
Community Links
Micronaut GitHub
Micronaut Slack community
StackOverflow Micronaut tag
Official documentation and guides
Community blogs and tutorials
Community Support
Micronaut GitHub repository
Micronaut Slack community
StackOverflow Micronaut tag
Official Micronaut documentation
Community blogs and tutorials