For example, OpenAPI spec file + OpenAPI generator (https://github.com/OpenAPITools/openapi-generator). Any changes in the OpenAPI spec are reflected in the final code with a build step.
Another example: MapStruct (https://mapstruct.org/) to avoid passing data from Entity classes to DTO and back. Saves looots of boilerplate code.
I don't have much to say for frontend as I am mainly working on backend. So good to know your stuff.
Which are your tricks?