What is tinystruct?

tinystruct is a lightweight Java framework designed to simplify application development by emphasizing simplicity and performance. It seamlessly supports both command-line tools and APIs, enabling developers to create robust solutions with ease. Its core philosophy is encapsulated in the motto: 'Simplicity is difficult, while complexity is easy. Better thinking leads to better design.'

Key Features

• Modular Design: Include only the components you need for efficiency.
• Command-Line Interface (CLI) Support: Simplifies tasks like executing commands and managing packages.
• Netty Integration: Operates as an HTTP server for high-performance web applications.
• Annotation-Based Actions: Streamlines application logic with improved readability.

Best Use Cases and Their Benefits

• Lightweight Web Applications: Perfect for small-scale websites needing speed and simplicity.
• Command-Line Tools: Develop robust utilities with minimal overhead.
• Microservices: Modular design makes it ideal for specific, lightweight services.
• Embedded Systems: Small memory footprint fits resource-constrained devices.
• Rapid Prototyping: Quickly iterate ideas with its simple setup.

Installation and Getting Started

Add the dependency into your pom.xml.

<dependency>
  <groupId>org.tinystruct</groupId>
  <artifactId>tinystruct</artifactId>
  <version>1.5.1</version>
  <classifier>jar-with-dependencies</classifier>
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Extend the AbstractApplication in Java

package tinystruct.examples;


import org.tinystruct.AbstractApplication;
import org.tinystruct.ApplicationException;
import org.tinystruct.system.annotation.Action;

public class example extends AbstractApplication {

    @Override
    public void init() {
        // TODO Auto-generated method stub
    }

    @Override
    public String version() {
        return "1.0";
    }

    @Action("praise")
    public String praise() {
        return "Praise the Lord!";
    }

    @Action("say")
    public String say() throws ApplicationException {
        if (null != getContext().getAttribute("--words"))
            return getContext().getAttribute("--words").toString();

        throw new ApplicationException("Could not find the parameter words.");
    }

    @Action("say")
    public String say(String words) {
        return words;
    }

}
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Projects

• https://github.com/tinystruct/smalltalk
• https://github.com/m0ver/bible-online

Why Choose tinystruct?

tinystruct focuses on reducing unnecessary complexity in application development. Its lightweight, modular nature makes it an excellent choice for developers looking for a straightforward, efficient framework for various Java-based projects.