Learn PLAY with Real Code Examples

Install Java (JDK 11+ recommended) or Scala

Install sbt (Scala Build Tool) or Maven

Create a new Play project with `sbt new playframework/play-java-seed.g8` or `play-scala-seed.g8`

Configure application.conf for database and environment settings

Run `sbt run` to start development server with hot reload

Install Java/Scala and sbt

Create Play project via g8 templates

Configure application.conf for database and environment

Run `sbt run` for development

Set up CI/CD pipelines for deployment

conf/application.conf - main configuration

conf/routes - route definitions

build.sbt - build configuration

project/plugins.sbt - sbt plugin definitions

logback.xml - logging configuration

sbt run -> start server

sbt compile -> compile code

sbt test -> run tests

sbt stage -> prepare for deployment

sbt dist -> create distribution package

Message files for localization

Template support for multiple languages

Validation messages localized

Supports multiple locales per environment

Community-contributed language packs

Accessible via browser

API endpoints for programmatic access

CLI commands via sbt

Supports middleware for access control

Internationalization and localization support

Twirl templates for dynamic HTML

Support for frontend frameworks (React, Angular, Vue)

Asset management via sbt-web

Layouts and partials for reusable UI

Internationalization support in templates

Stateless HTTP request handling

Session management with cookies or cache

Caching using Redis or in-memory store

Background jobs with Akka actors

Reactive streams manage stateful data flow asynchronously

Models handle database via Ebean, Slick, or JDBC

Database migrations via Evolutions

Cache frequently used data

Reactive streams for asynchronous data

Integration with external APIs and services