Mastering Spring Reactive Programming for High Performance Web Apps

Master Reactive Programming: Build Solutions with Reactive Spring

Key Features
● Step-by-step approach to mastering Reactor and Spring WebFlux.
● Practical projects to apply and reinforce reactive programming skills.
● Real-world solutions for building scalable and efficient reactive systems.

Book Description
Mastering Spring Reactive Programming for High Performance Web Apps is a comprehensive guide designed for developers looking to master reactive programming with Spring WebFlux and Reactor. Whether you're a beginner seeking to understand the fundamentals or an experienced developer aiming to enhance your asynchronous programming skills, this book delivers a clear, step-by-step approach to take you from basic concepts to advanced real-world applications.

Focused on practical, real-world implementations, the book teaches you how to build, optimize, and maintain efficient reactive systems. It guides you through creating scalable, event-driven applications, handling complex asynchronous tasks, and managing distributed systems using WebFlux libraries and the Reactor framework. By addressing real-world challenges, this book equips readers to improve system performance and resource management, ensuring applications are built for high scalability and resilience.

Beyond technical knowledge, the book imparts industry-best practices, offering expert tips to help you avoid common pitfalls and apply reactive programming principles effectively. By the end of this journey, you’ll not only understand the power of reactive architectures but also be ready to apply these skills to build scalable, resilient solutions that solve real-world problems, making you a valuable asset in the competitive software development landscape.

What you will learn
● Understand the core principles of reactive programming with Spring.
● Master the Reactor framework for building reactive applications.
● Utilize Spring WebFlux for asynchronous programming and enhanced performance.
● Develop reactive web applications with WebClient and reactive repositories.
● Implement messaging systems with reactive streams for real-time communication.
● Apply testing, debugging, and monitoring techniques for reactive applications in production.

Who is this book for?
This book is tailored for software developers seeking to understand reactive programming concepts in Spring and the advantages of utilizing the reactive framework. Readers should have a basic understanding of Java programming and familiarity with object-oriented programming principles. Prior experience with the Spring Framework and web development will be beneficial for grasping more advanced topics, such as asynchronous processing and reactive systems.

1. Introduction to Spring Framework
2. Fundamentals of Reactor Framework
3. Reactive Streams and Implementations
4. Asynchronous Programming Using Spring WebFlux
5. Developing Reactive Web Applications Using WebClient
6. Reactive Repositories
7. Messaging Using Reactive Streams
8. Spring Cloud and Reactive Framework
9. Testing and Debugging
10. Release and Monitoring
11. Hands-On Exercises
12. Interview Questions
Index

Shubham Srivastava holds a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Electronics and Communication Engineering from M.M.M. Engineering College, where he also served as Vice-President of the Electronics and Communication Engineering Society. With over 10 years of experience in software development and architecture, Shubham has deep expertise in AWS, Spring Boot, and Java, including advanced use of Streams, Reactive Streams (Spring WebFlux), and NoSQL databases like MongoDB and Couchbase.

Shubham has worked across multiple business domains, including retail, automotive, education, travel, and fintech, contributing his skills in building microservices architectures, CQRS, Event Sourcing, and implementing full-text search and auto-complete features. He has hands-on experience with Kafka, JWT authentication, Redis caching, and test automation using Selenium and Cucumber.

His dedication to evolving technologies and solving complex problems positions him as a valuable expert in the field of application design and development.

He is active in the tech community and frequently shares his knowledge and experience through various platforms, such as answering questions on technical topics, seminars, talks, and online posts on social media.

Beyond his tech pursuits, he is actively involved in environmental conservation and sports activities. He also enjoys spending quality time with his family and friends, engaging in sports and fun activities.

ABOUT TECHNICAL REVIEWER

Chirag Nagpal is a Senior Java Developer with over 11 years of professional experience and a robust technical skill set. He has expertise in Java (8/11/17), Docker, Kubernetes, Apache Kafka, and various databases (SQL, NoSQL). Chirag has demonstrated his capabilities in high-impact roles at notable organizations such as Ericsson, Capgemini, Fareportal, and others.

He has been pivotal in developing and implementing complex solutions using microservices architecture, Spring Boot, and more. Chirag’s experience spans diverse projects involving data extraction, business logic application, telecommunication, and flight booking, showcasing his ability to handle intricate requirements and deliver robust solutions. He holds a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science from MDU Rohtak, graduating with distinction.

Currently, Chirag works as Associate Architect at Ericsson, where he is designing and developing new features and troubleshooting issues.

Kablu Mandal is a seasoned software architect and technical leader with over 13 years of experience in developing and implementing scalable enterprise applications across various domains, including eLearning, eGovernance, and ITeS. He specializes in Java technologies, system integration, app modernization and microservices architecture, with extensive experience in cloud agnostic deployments (Docker, Kubernetes, Azure, and GCP).

Kablu Mandal’s expertise includes leading tech teams, conducting architectural reviews, system design, performance optimization, and driving end-to-end delivery of solutions. He has successfully led critical digital transformation initiatives, particularly in the areas of digital signature services, public key infrastructure (PKI), CA solutions, and secure transaction systems.

He is highly proficient in Agile methodologies, excels in cross-functional collaboration, and has a proven track record in delivering business-critical solutions. His experience extends to full-stack development, cryptographic protocols, and handling complex migration projects.