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ShopFlow Setup: Do You Really Need Kafka for Your Side Hustle E-Shop?

Another 'production-ready' e-commerce tutorial? Yeah, we've heard that before. But ShopFlow's Part 1 setup might actually get you running — if you survive the tool barrage.

DevTools Feed Apr 03, 2026 3 min read
Terminal showing ShopFlow docker-compose up with MySQL container running

⚡ Key Takeaways

  • Docker MySQL first avoids local install headaches — practical start.
  • Spring Initializr jumpstarts backend; don't reinvent wheels.
  • Version managers like SDKMAN/NVM prevent future migraines, but pick your OS poison.
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