Astro
The web framework for content-driven websites with ultra-fast performance via Islands Architecture.

Elegant, component-oriented Java web development with zero-XML configuration.
Apache Wicket remains a cornerstone for enterprise Java developers in 2026 who prioritize strict object-oriented patterns over the fragmented JavaScript ecosystem. Unlike request-based frameworks, Wicket operates on a stateful component model where pages are trees of Java objects. This architecture allows developers to build complex, high-security web applications using only Java and standard HTML, effectively eliminating the 'impedance mismatch' between the server and the browser. In the 2026 market, Wicket distinguishes itself through its robust Content Security Policy (CSP) integration and its 'Plain Old Java Object' (POJO) data binding, making it a preferred choice for internal banking systems, scientific portals, and high-compliance environments. The framework's ability to manage state automatically—while providing clean separation of concerns between markup and logic—reduces the surface area for common vulnerabilities like XSS. As organizations move toward 'back-to-basics' stability in the mid-2020s, Wicket’s mature lifecycle and lack of external JS dependencies (unless explicitly added) provide a sustainable long-term ROI for mission-critical infrastructure.
Components are built as Java objects with encapsulated state and behavior, mirroring standard desktop UI patterns.
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HTML files contain only standard markup with specific Wicket attributes; no logic resides in the template.
Wicket manages page versioning and session state automatically, including back-button support.
Native support for Content Security Policy headers, including nonce-based script execution.
A built-in AJAX engine allows updating specific components without writing a single line of JavaScript.
Deep integration with Java Generics to ensure data types are validated at compile time rather than runtime.
Automatic lookup of localized strings based on browser locale or user settings across HTML and Java files.
Moving from old JSP/Struts apps to a modern, secure, and maintainable Java framework.
Registry Updated:2/7/2026
Need for strict CSP and server-side state control to prevent client-side manipulation.
Displaying complex, nested data structures that require frequent AJAX updates.