RestExpress

Built on JBOSS Netty for scalable HTTP handling, enabling high-throughput microservices as emphasized in the README for massive internet scale.

Uses a fluent DSL similar to Rails routes, reducing boilerplate code and simplifying API endpoint definition, as shown in the quick tutorial.

Controllers are plain Java objects without mandatory interfaces, making them easy to test and maintain, as stated in the philosophy.

Integrates with Metrics for performance tracking, which is crucial for production-ready services, as listed in the key features.

Supports plugins for features like Swagger and Auth0, allowing customization without core modifications, as mentioned in the plugin ecosystem.