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Unlocking the Potential of Jmix in Academia

Unlocking the Potential of Jmix in Academia: A Recap of Our Webinar

We recently hosted an insightful webinar exploring how Jmix supports the academic community — from professors and students to institutional innovators. Led by Viktoriia Klementeva, Community Manager, and Viktor Fadeev, Jmix Product Manager, the session highlighted the platform’s benefits, real-world use cases, and opportunities Jmix provides within the academic community.

For those who missed the session or wish to revisit key takeaways, this article summarizes the highlights of our webinar. You can now watch the full webinar on YouTube.

Jmix and Its Academic Journey

Since 2016 (originally as CUBA Platform), Jmix has provided free academic licenses to universities, helping educators cultivate skilled Java developers. Today, Jmix is used in 38 countries, with over 200 licenses issued to 70+ universities. Our commitment remains unchanged: to make advanced technology accessible and empower future IT professionals.

Who Benefits from Jmix?

Jmix is a versatile platform that serves multiple segments of the academic community:

  1. Professors: Jmix enables educators to teach Java, Spring Boot, and Vaadin with a comprehensive development framework that facilitates real-world learning.

  2. Students: The platform provides an intuitive environment for developing academic projects and final papers without the complexities of frontend development.

  3. Academic Enthusiasts: Institutions can leverage Jmix to create applications that enhance internal workflows, such as library management and scheduling systems.

A Case Study: University Rey Juan Carlos

During our webinar, we discussed a real-world example from the University Rey Juan Carlos. A professor sought a Java-based solution to meet diverse academic needs, from database design to frontend development. Jmix stood out due to its open-source nature, rapid development capabilities, and ease of collaboration. As a result, the university successfully used Jmix in classes.

Why Choose Jmix?

  • Cost-effectiveness: Universities can create customized applications without significant development costs.
  • Ease of learning: Clear documentation, AI assistance, and visual tools make Jmix accessible for beginners.
  • Efficiency: Streamlined development allows users to focus on research and education rather than technical hurdles.
  • Collaboration: The platform supports multi-user projects, fostering teamwork in academic research.
  • Customization: Flexible workflows and external tool integration adapt to specific educational needs.
  • Future-proofing: Built on Java and Spring Boot, Jmix ensures longevity and adaptability in evolving technology landscapes.

How to Get Started

  1. Free Academic License: Submit a request via our portal with proof of academic status.

  2. Advanced Options: Professors collaborating on large-scale projects can explore Enterprise solutions. Share your use case with us, and upon completion, contribute to the academic community by publishing your results.

  3. Professor Training

Master Jmix with our 21-hour comprehensive course, covering:
  • a. Introduction to Jmix
  • b. Jmix Security Subsystem Basics
  • c. Accessing the data layer in Jmix
  • d. Working with files in Jmix
  • e. Jmix UI development

Integrate the course into your curriculum to teach Jmix confidently. If you would like more information about the course, please leave your contact information here.

  1. Certification
Stand out with Jmix Developer Certification, available at a special academic discount. It is ideal for students and educators to validate their skills and boost career prospects.

Join the Academic Community

Jmix is more than a tool — it’s a partnership. We offer Slack channel, forum, and developer support to ensure success.

Watch the full webinar on YouTube and connect with us at info@jmix.io to learn more!

Jmix is an open-source platform for building enterprise applications in Java