Learn QUARKUS with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 25, 2025
Learning Path
Learn Java 17+ basics
Understand Quarkus application structure
Learn JAX-RS for REST endpoints
Work with CDI and dependency injection
Deploy native images to Kubernetes/OpenShift
Skill Improvement Plan
Week 1: Java and Maven fundamentals
Week 2: REST endpoints with JAX-RS
Week 3: Dependency injection and CDI beans
Week 4: Reactive programming and Mutiny
Week 5: Native image compilation and cloud deployment
Interview Questions
What is Quarkus and why use it?
Explain Quarkus native images
How does Quarkus support reactive programming?
Describe Quarkus extensions and dependency injection
Compare Quarkus with Spring Boot
Cheat Sheet
mvn io.quarkus:quarkus-maven-plugin:create -> create project
@Path('/endpoint') -> define REST endpoint
@GET/@POST -> define HTTP methods
@Inject -> inject CDI bean
./mvnw quarkus:dev -> run dev server with live reload
Books
Quarkus Cookbook
Mastering Quarkus
Reactive Java with Quarkus
Cloud-Native Java with Quarkus
High-Performance Microservices with Quarkus
Tutorials
Getting started with Quarkus
Build REST APIs with JAX-RS
Reactive programming with Mutiny
Deploy Quarkus apps to Kubernetes/OpenShift
Create native images with GraalVM
Official Docs
https://quarkus.io/
https://github.com/quarkusio/quarkus
Community Links
Quarkus GitHub
Red Hat Developer community
StackOverflow Quarkus questions
Reddit r/quarkus
YouTube Quarkus tutorials
Community Support
Quarkus GitHub
Red Hat Developer community
StackOverflow Quarkus questions
Reddit r/quarkus
Official documentation and tutorials