Combining Java Backend with Rails Frontend: Seeking Advice

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Hey everyone,

I’m working on a new project and thinking about using Java for the backend and Rails for the frontend. The Java part would handle database caching and some extra services, while Rails would be used for the web app and monitoring tools.

I’m curious if anyone has experience with this setup. What companies are using something similar? I’d love to hear about any issues you’ve run into with development, deployment, or scaling. How well do these two parts work together?

If you’ve worked on a project like this, please share your thoughts! I’m mostly interested in real-world experiences rather than theoretical advice. I’m not really looking for info on alternatives like Grails or JRuby unless they’re super important to consider.

Thanks for any insights you can provide!

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Interesting idea! have you considered how you’ll handle api communication between Java and Rails? it can get tricky with different data formats. what’s your main reason for choosing this combo? i’m curious about the specific advantages you’re hoping to gain. any thoughts on potential performance bottlenecks?

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hey there! i’ve seen similar setups, but mostly with larger companies that have legacy systems. the biggest challenge is usually keeping everything in sync. have you thought about using graphql? it could help smooth out the communication between java and rails. just a thought!