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Version: 2.2

Introduction to ElastiCORE

ElastiCORE 2.2

This is the documentation of the ElastiCORE 2.2 line (Spring Boot 3, the 2.x generator). ElastiCORE 3.0 - the rule engine, DDD and hexagonal bundles, Kotlin and TypeScript output, Spring Boot 4 - has its own documentation: ElastiCORE 3.0. A 2.2 project upgrades by changing the version only; see Upgrading from 2.2.

Welcome to ElastiCORE! Experience the power of ElastiCORE in just 5 minutes.

What is ElastiCORE?​

ElastiCORE is a modern framework that uses YAML-based DSL to develop Java applications. With simple YAML definitions, it automatically generates complete Spring Boot applications.

🚀 Key Features​

  • 📝 YAML DSL: Define domain models with intuitive YAML syntax
  • ⚡ Automatic Code Generation: Auto-generate JPA entities, DTOs, services, and controllers
  • 🍃 Spring Boot 3 Integration: Full Spring Boot 3.x support
  • 🌐 gRPC Support: Microservice development with Protocol Buffers
  • 🏗️ Modular Architecture: Extensible module structure
  • 📊 Enterprise Support: Audit logging, search, pagination, and enterprise features

Why Choose ElastiCORE?​

⏱️ Faster Development​

# Just a few lines of YAML
entity:
  User:
    meta: entity @expose
    fields:
      id: string(36)! @id
      name: string(100)! @search(like)
      email: string(255)! @search(eq)
// Complete Spring Boot code is auto-generated
@Entity
@Table(name = "users")
public class User {
    @Id
    private String id;
    
    @Column(length = 100)
    private String name;
    
    @Column(length = 255) 
    private String email;
    
    // + constructors, getters/setters, builder pattern
}

// + UserRepository, UserService, UserController
// + UserDTO, UserSearchDTO
// + JPA Specifications for search

🎯 Focus on Business Logic​

  • Eliminate Boilerplate: Automatic CRUD code generation
  • Consistent Code Quality: Standardized patterns and best practices
  • Rapid Prototyping: Turn ideas into working applications instantly

🔄 Easy Maintenance​

  • Single Source of Truth: YAML definitions are the standard for all code
  • Safe Refactoring: Bulk update related code when models change
  • Documentation Sync: Model definitions serve as living documentation

Real-World Use Cases​

ElastiCORE is used in projects such as:

  • 🚗 Automotive Parts Management: Complex parts hierarchy and inventory management
  • 💬 BBS System: User, post, and comment management
  • 🐛 Bug Tracking System: Issue tracking and workflow management
  • 📺 Channel Management: Media content and channel management

Next Steps​

Ready to get started with ElastiCORE?

🚀 Installation - Set up your development environment

📝 First Project - 5-minute tutorial

📖 DSL Reference - Complete syntax guide

💡 Tip

The best way to learn ElastiCORE is to write code yourself. Try the First Project Tutorial to get hands-on experience!

📞 Support

If you have questions or need help: