In the fast-paced world of software development, efficiency and simplicity often dictate a project's success. This is why many Java developers have chosen Vaadin. With Vaadin, you can use a single language and execute your code in a single execution environment to create compelling web UIs. This ...

Various WebAuthn/passkey-related questions have been trending in the Vaadin community, and unsurprisingly so. In 2024, "passkeys" should become the only acceptable authentication method for any self-respecting software craftsman, and passwords should be burnt with 🔥. Some questions have been ...

Web applications built entirely in Java. That promise holds true when core Vaadin Flow components and browser APIs are enough. However, if you’re creating custom components or using modern asynchronous browser APIs, you’re likely to encounter a very different kind of “Promise.” JavaScript's ...

If you're familiar with Vaadin, you know that add-ons significantly enhance the development experience. They offer a wealth of additional functionality, widgets, and presentation options for your Vaadin-based applications. Upgrading to a newer Vaadin version can sometimes lead to compatibility ...

When it comes to web applications, security is a paramount concern, and the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) offers essential guidelines to fortify your app against various vulnerabilities. In the previous article of this series, we looked at the basic user input validation. In this ...

When it comes to web applications, security is a paramount concern, and the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) offers essential guidelines to fortify your app against various vulnerabilities. In this article, we'll focus on basic user input validation using Java and Vaadin. For more ...

Playwright is a browser automation tool similar to Selenium (WebDriver). These tools can be used as such to implement end-to-end tests that simulate actual user actions through the browser. Often, those are used through higher-level testing libraries such as Vaadin TestBench (built on top of ...

In my recent blog post, I discussed wrapping a component implemented with React in a Vaadin application. A greatly undervalued way to use Vaadin is by implementing only certain functions or parts of your web app or website. In that case, we are essentially doing the opposite: wrapping a Vaadin ...

When it comes to developing user-friendly web applications, Vaadin provides a robust platform that offers a wide range of customization options. At the heart of these options is Lumo, a theme that sets the tone for your application’s aesthetics. Vaadin’s flexibility allows you to tailor each aspect ...