Learn QUARKUS with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 25, 2025
Practical Examples
REST API for an e-commerce backend
Reactive messaging with Kafka
CRUD application using Panache ORM
Serverless function deployed to OpenShift/Kubernetes
Event-driven IoT backend
Troubleshooting
Ensure correct Java version (17+)
Verify Maven/Gradle build configuration
Check extension versions for compatibility
Validate reactive streams for non-blocking errors
Monitor logs for native image compilation issues
Testing Guide
Use JUnit for unit testing
Use RestAssured for integration testing
Mock external services with Mockito
Test reactive streams with Mutiny utilities
Run native image tests for performance validation
Deployment Options
Deploy to Kubernetes/OpenShift
Package as Docker container
Native image deployment via GraalVM
Cloud serverless deployment
Use CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment
Tools Ecosystem
Java 17+ runtime
Maven/Gradle for build and dependency management
Quarkus CLI for project creation
Test frameworks: JUnit, RestAssured, Mockito
Extensions for DB, messaging, and security
Integrations
Relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) via Panache
NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Redis)
Messaging (Kafka, AMQP)
Cloud-native platforms (Kubernetes, OpenShift)
Security frameworks (Keycloak, OAuth2)
Productivity Tips
Use Quarkus dev mode for rapid development
Leverage extensions for DB, messaging, security
Write reactive endpoints for scalable apps
Use GraalVM for native image optimization
Automate CI/CD deployment pipelines
Challenges
Mastering reactive programming in Java
Building and testing native images
Optimizing performance for cloud-native apps
Integrating multiple Quarkus extensions
Securing microservices with OAuth2/JWT