Generator-jhipster
by jhipster
Full-Stack Application Generator with Best Practices Built-In
Scaffold production-ready Spring Boot + Angular/React apps in minutes with microservices support, Docker configs, and CI/CD pipelines included.
- 22,322+ GitHub stars
- Built with TypeScript
- Generates complete Spring Boot + Angular/React/Vue applications with single command
- Apache License 2.0 license
About This Project
JHipster eliminates weeks of project setup by generating complete, production-grade full-stack applications with a single command. Built on proven technologies like Spring Boot for the backend and Angular or React for the frontend, it provides a solid foundation that follows industry best practices and modern architectural patterns.
The platform excels at creating microservice architectures with built-in service discovery, API gateways, and distributed tracing. Every generated project includes Docker and Kubernetes configurations, making containerization and cloud deployment straightforward. Database support spans SQL and NoSQL options, with Liquibase migrations configured automatically.
Beyond initial scaffolding, JHipster generates complete CRUD operations, authentication systems (JWT, OAuth 2.0), and comprehensive test suites. The development workflow includes hot-reload, code quality tools, and CI/CD pipeline configurations for Jenkins, GitLab, and GitHub Actions.
Whether building a monolithic application or a complex distributed system, JHipster accelerates development while maintaining code quality, security standards, and scalability. The active community and extensive documentation make it accessible for teams looking to standardize their technology stack.
Key Features
- Generates complete Spring Boot + Angular/React/Vue applications with single command
- Built-in microservices support with service registry, API gateway, and distributed tracing
- Preconfigured Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud deployment configurations
- Automatic CRUD generation with REST APIs, security, and database migrations
- Integrated development tools including hot-reload, testing frameworks, and CI/CD pipelines
How You Can Use It
Rapidly prototyping enterprise web applications with authentication and CRUD operations
Building scalable microservice architectures with service mesh and API gateway patterns
Standardizing development practices across teams with consistent project structure
Creating cloud-native applications ready for Kubernetes deployment from day one
Who Is This For?
Full-stack developers and enterprise teams building modern web applications or microservices who want to accelerate development while maintaining production-quality standards