Takes is a lightweight Java web framework built around immutable, object-oriented components. Applications are assembled by composing “takes”: objects that receive an HTTP request and return a response.
The framework follows strict object-oriented principles. Its code avoids null values, public static methods, mutable classes, the instanceof operator, type casting, and reflection. It also dispenses with configuration files, keeping application behaviour in Java code.
Takes includes an HTTP server and components for routing, request processing, RESTful services, templates, static resources, authentication, compression, encryption, and testing. It can also be used within Jakarta Servlet applications.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Immutable, object-oriented application architecture.
- Composes applications from small request and response objects.
- Avoids null values, mutable classes, and public static methods.
- Does not use reflection, type casting, or the instanceof operator.
- Requires no configuration files.
- Includes an embedded HTTP 1.1 server.
- Routes requests using regular expressions and HTTP methods.
- Supports RESTful services, JSON, XML, and XSLT.
- Offers template support, including Apache Velocity.
- Serves static files and other application resources.
- Processes forms, query parameters, cookies, and request headers.
- Provides exception handling and HTTP redirects.
- Supports GZIP compression, SSL, and authentication.
- Offers hit-refresh debugging during development.
- Includes utilities for unit and integration testing.
- Can be embedded in Jakarta Servlet applications.
- Available as a Maven dependency.
Website: github.com/yegor256/takes
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Developer: Yegor Bugayenko
License: MIT License
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