Dev tools · September 25, 2023
Minum – A minimal Java web framework
I am happy to announce my minimalist zero-dependency web framework, Minum, is out of beta. http://github.com/byronka/minum You will be hard-pressed to find another modern project as obsessively minimalistic. Other frameworks will claim simplicity and minimalism and then, casually, mention they are built on a multitude of libraries. This follows self-imposed constraints, predicated on a belief that smaller and lighter is long-term better. Caveat emptor: This is a project by and for developers who know and like programming (rather than, let us say, configuring). It is…
Minum – A minimal Java web framework launched on September 25, 2023 with 165 votes, #283 of 4,228 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 3 years on.
In plain words
Minum is a minimalist Java web framework with zero dependencies, designed for developers who prefer hands-on programming over configuration. Built with Java 21's virtual threads, it prioritizes simplicity, maintainability, performance, and thorough documentation. The framework follows strict self-imposed constraints to remain lightweight, making it suitable for developers familiar with HTTP and HTML who value smaller codebases for long-term sustainability.
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From the sources
The smallest rock-solid deeply-tested TDD-designed all-essentials-included non-magic zero-dependency minimalist Java web application framework - byronka/minum
In the maker’s words, at launch
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