hkj-spring

Convert Either, Validated, and Effect Path types into HTTP responses in Spring Boot.

78|6|Updated Apr 4, 2025
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Skill: hkj-spring
Source: https://github.com/higher-kinded-j/higher-kinded-j/tree/main/.claude/skills/hkj-spring
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/higher-kinded-j/higher-kinded-j --skill hkj-spring

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill solves the friction between Java's imperative Spring Boot framework and functional error handling, allowing you to return typed functional results directly from controllers without manual boilerplate.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Functional Controller Integration: Automatically converts Either, Validated, and Effect Path types into appropriate HTTP responses and status codes.
  • Declarative HTTP Clients: Generates type-safe HTTP clients that decode typed errors from service-to-service calls.
  • Resilient Async: Provides seamless support for virtual threads and asynchronous streams while maintaining functional error boundaries.

Quick Start

Use the hkj-spring skill to configure your Spring Boot application for functional error handling and declarative HTTP client generation.

Frequently Asked Questions about hkj-spring

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I return functional types like Either directly from Spring Boot controllers?

Spring Boot controllers can return functional types like Either directly by integrating Higher-Kinded-J, which automatically converts them into appropriate HTTP responses and status codes. This eliminates manual boilerplate for type-safe error handling across service boundaries.

What is the best way to map Validated or Effect types to HTTP status codes in Java?

Mapping Validated or Effect types to HTTP status codes is best handled automatically by Higher-Kinded-J's Spring Boot integration, which decodes typed errors from service-to-service calls and maps functional results to declarative HTTP responses without manual boilerplate.

Does Spring Boot work with Higher-Kinded-J for declarative HTTP client generation?

Yes, Spring Boot works with Higher-Kinded-J to generate declarative, type-safe HTTP clients. This integration decodes typed errors from inter-service communication calls while maintaining functional error boundaries across your architecture.

How do I configure Spring Boot for type-safe error handling across microservices?

Configuring Spring Boot for type-safe error handling involves integrating Higher-Kinded-J functional types to facilitate automatic conversion of Either, Validated, and Effect Path types into HTTP responses, ensuring resilient asynchronous execution across microservice boundaries.

Can I use virtual threads with functional programming in Spring Boot applications?

Yes, you can use virtual threads with functional programming in Spring Boot applications. Higher-Kinded-J provides seamless support for virtual threads and asynchronous streams while maintaining strict functional error boundaries during execution.

Why does returning functional types from Spring Boot controllers require manual boilerplate?

Returning functional types from Spring Boot controllers requires manual boilerplate because the imperative framework lacks native support for typed functional error handling. Higher-Kinded-J solves this friction by automatically converting functional types into HTTP responses and status codes.