JNova is a modular, extensible networking framework for Java. It's built from the ground up to support multiple transport protocols like TCP, UDP, and Kafka, with a focus on reactive streams (using Project Reactor), clean APIs, and developer control.

What Is JNova?

JNova is a modern alternative to libraries like Netty — aiming for flexibility, composability, and simplicity. It provides:

• A pluggable transport architecture
• Reactive I/O using Project Reactor
• Annotation-based routing and handler dispatch
• Session tracking, middleware hooks, and custom argument resolvers
• Support for binary and JSON message formats

Ideal for building:

• Game servers
• Messaging platforms
• Terminal-based apps
• Custom protocol systems

Feature Overview

Core Engine

• ✅ Customizable request/response handling
• ✅ Session management (with unique IDs)
• ✅ Graceful shutdown (clean disconnects, client notifications)