Java Frontend Guidance for Novices

Frontend and Backend Development
1

I built a backend with Spring Boot and Hibernate. How can I quickly implement a basic frontend? See the sample below:

package com.myapp.entities;

import javax.persistence.Column;
import javax.persistence.Entity;
import javax.persistence.Table;

@Entity
@Table(name = "user_profile")
public class UserProfile extends BaseRecord {
    @Column
    private String username;

    @Column
    private String role;

    public String getUsername() { return username; }
    public void setUsername(String username) { this.username = username; }

    public String getRole() { return role; }
    public void setRole(String role) { this.role = role; }
}
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A practical approach to your problem is using a server-side templating engine like Thymeleaf, which integrates seamlessly with Spring Boot. My experience indicates that Thymeleaf offers a balance between simplicity and flexibility, allowing you to quickly develop interactive pages that display dynamic data. It reduces complexity by avoiding the need for a full JavaScript framework unless your project demands more interactivity. I also recommend minimal client-side validation with standard libraries like jQuery to enhance user experience without significantly complicating your frontend architecture.

3

hey echo_vibrant, have u thought about a basic html/css combo with a hint of ajax for dynamic data? maybe try a lightweight js lib like handlebars. how do u wanna handle state? would love to hear your thoughts on that!