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Matin Imam
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Web App Evolution in Java

Web development in the Java ecosystem has come a long way—from raw Servlets to reactive microservices and cloud-native apps. If you’ve worked with Java for web development, or you're curious about how it has adapted over time, this post is for you. 🚀

🧠 Highlights:

  • ☕ How Java moved from JSP/Servlets to Spring Boot & WebFlux
  • 🧩 Key frameworks like Struts, JSF, Spring MVC
  • 🧬 Real-time scenarios (e.g., how an eCommerce app evolves over the years)
  • ⚙️ Tools: Spring Cloud, Docker, Kubernetes, GraalVM, and more
  • 💡 What's next for Java web dev in 2025?

📖 Read the full blog with code samples, diagrams, and real-world use cases here:

👉 The Evolution of Web Applications in the Java Ecosystem


📌 Whether you're a beginner or an experienced developer, understanding how Java has evolved in the web domain can sharpen your architectural and design decisions.

Let me know your thoughts in the comments! 💬

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