Full-Stack Power: Building Modern Web Applications with Spring and Angular

This talk delivers a comprehensive guide to crafting powerful, scalable web applications. We'll leverage the Spring Boot framework for a robust backend and Angular for a dynamic frontend.
Discover the seamless synergy between Spring Boot's RESTful APIs and Angular's component-based architecture, creating a development workflow that's both productive and enjoyable.
We'll cover essential best practices, demonstrate how to flawlessly integrate frontend and backend code, and even show Java developers how to leverage their existing skills to tackle frontend tasks when needed.

live coding, best practices, how to properly integrate Angular and Spring without using CORS, deployment tips, and more.

From Zero to Java Hero: Visual Studio Code Mastery

Transform into a Java hero with Visual Studio Code expertise. This hands-on session covers the essentials of intelligent code completion, local application development, and database connectivity through extensions, running tests, and test coverage, empowering you to conquer Java development with this great free and open-source powerful editor.

Embracing Performance and Modernity: Unveiling Angular's Evolution in v14 and Beyond

The Angular framework has undergone a transformative journey, revolutionizing performance, and developer experience, making it one of the most powerful tools for web development. With the recent introduction of Standalone Components in Angular v14 and Signals in Angular v16, the framework has taken significant strides in enhancing its capabilities.

Moreover, we'll delve into the thrilling realm of proposed enhancements, such as the Built-in Control Flow and Deferred Loading, which are currently under community discussion. Join us as we envision the code of the future, where Angular evolves into a modern, dynamic framework. We'll provide practical insights and demonstrations, illustrating how your projects will benefit from adopting these innovative features. Be prepared to embrace the next generation of Angular development and embark on a journey towards more efficient, performant, and delightful web applications.

Best Practices to Secure Web Applications

While strong authentication and authorization lay the foundation, achieving robust web application security demands a multi-layered approach. At first glance, the field of web application security can seem daunting, but by understanding and implementing core principles, you can dramatically strengthen your defenses against cyber threats.

In this presentation, we'll delve into the essential, yet often neglected, aspects of securing your applications. We'll cover best practices for secure coding, meticulous input validation techniques, the importance of strategic error handling and logging, how to manage file uploads safely, and much more.

presented at InfoQ Dev Summit Boston