This book teaches how to build cloud-native microservices with Helidon, an open-source Java framework from Oracle. It covers Java 17, MicroProfile, GraalVM, observability, security, databases, and calling other services. It also serves as a study guide for the upcoming Oracle Helidon certification.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 464 pages
Publication date: 16 July 2023
Publisher: APress

Learn How to Build Cloud-Native Microservices with Helidon

Oracle's Helidon is an open-source Java framework designed to build cloud-native microservices. This comprehensive book offers practical guidance on leveraging the power of the cloud by optimizing applications for fast start times, low memory consumption, and a small disk footprint.

Built on Java 17, Helidon provides full access to new code features and supports modern enterprise Java standards like MicroProfile. It also enables the development of lightning-fast native executables using GraalVM and offers a unique reactive layer for efficient low-level APIs.

Throughout the book, each chapter teaches a new Helidon concept through practical examples based on real-life use cases. You'll learn how to package microservices using JLink and GraalVM, deploy microservices to Kubernetes, review MicroProfile 5.0 specifications in detail, understand the basics of Helidon Reactive APIs, and more.

Whether you're a developer or architect looking to start developing cloud-native applications, or a developer already familiar with other Java frameworks who wants to learn about Helidon, this book is for you. It's also an excellent study guide for the upcoming Oracle Helidon certification, showcasing your skills to prospective employers.

So, why wait? Start building cloud-native microservices with Helidon today and take your application development to the next level!

Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781484294727
Edition number: 1st ed.