Modular Web Applications Using Across and Spring

Explore modular web application development using Across and Spring in this 54-minute conference talk. Learn how to build a simple web application from scratch, focusing on core features like development mode, module dependencies, and installers. Discover how the AcrossWebModule and other standard modules can boost productivity while maintaining the flexibility of custom Spring-based web development. Dive into technologies such as Spring MVC, Spring Data, Spring Boot, Thymeleaf, and Bootstrap/jQuery. Gain insights from Arne Vandamme, founder of Foreach and creator of Cucumber Web Bridge and Across framework, as he demonstrates the benefits of module-based development without relying on OSGi.

Introduction
Modular architecture
Modular framework
Across
Module definition
Spring application context
Spring application code
Installer beans
Logging module
More modules
Admin module
Customization
Creating a separate module
Second application