Building Web Apps with Spring 5 and Angular by Ajitesh Shukla

Key FeaturesThis hands on guide will teach you how to build an end-to-end modern web application using Spring and Angular.It is easy to read and will benefit Java developers who have been used to develop the back-end part of web application while front-end (UI) has been left for UI developers.Learn the core aspects involved in developing the backend and the UI, right from designing to integrating and deploying.Book DescriptionSpring is the most popular application development framework being adopted by millions of developers around the world to create high performing, easily testable, reusable code. Its lightweight nature and extensibility helps you write robust and highly-scalable server-side web applications. Coupled with the power and efficiency of Angular, creating web applications has never been easier.If you want build end-to-end modern web application using Spring and Angular, then this book is for you.The book directly heads to show you how to create the backend with Spring, showing you how to configure the Spring MVC and handle Web requests. It will take you through the key aspects such as building REST API endpoints, using Hibernate, working with Junit 5 etc. Once you have secured and tested the backend, we will go ahead and start working on the front end with Angular. You will learn about fundamentals of Angular and Typescript and create an SPA using components, routing etc. Finally, you will see how to integrate both the applications with REST protocol and deploy the application using tools such as Jenkins and Docker.What you will learnSet up development environment for Spring Web App and Angular app.Process web request and response and build REST API endpoints.Create data access components using Spring Web MVC framework and HibernateUse Junit 5 to test your applicationLearn the fundamental concepts around building AngularConfigure and use Routes and Components.Protect Angular app content from common web vulnerabilities and attacks.Integrate Angular apps with Spring Boot Web API endpointsDeploy the web application based on CI and CD using Jenkins and Docker containersAbout the AuthorAjitesh Shukla is an accomplished software engineer with over 18 years experience in the IT industry, taking up different roles and responsibilities in startups and bigger companies, including Infosys, Computer Associates, WaveCrest, Evoke Technologies, and Raksan Consulting. He has worked on several web and mobile app projects based on technologies such as Java, Spring, Hibernate, AngularJS/Angular, ReactJS, and Ionic framework. Currently, hes interested in building cloud-native apps, cloud platforms, blockchain, and cyber security.Ajitesh is an avid blogger and writes for websites such as DZone and Vitalflux, among many others. His hobbies include playing musical instruments, writing, and attending and organizing meetups.Currently, Ajitesh has been working with a startup, Raksan consulting, as a Technology Evangelist where he is leading their innovation team and carving out newer solutions in the area of cloud platforms such as AWS/Google cloud, cloud-native technologies, data analytics, and blockchain.You can follow Ajitesh on LinkedIn (/ajitesh) and GitHub (/eajitesh). You can also follow Ajitesh on Stack Overflow (/users/554132/ajitesh).Table of ContentsIntroduction to Spring Web FrameworkPreparing the Spring Web Development EnvironmentData access layer with Spring & HibernateTest and Run Spring Web AppSecuring Web App with Spring SecurityGetting Started with AngularCreating SPA with Angular and Spring 5Unit Testing with Angular AppsSecuring Angular AppIntegrating Angular App with Spring Web APIsDeploying the Web Application