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Chapter 1: What is Spring Boot? | Spring Boot Course
Complete Spring Boot series:
Introduction
In this chapter, we will explore what Spring Boot is, its key features, and why it has become a popular choice for building Java applications. We will delve into how Spring Boot simplifies the development process by handling most of the boilerplate configuration for you, allowing you to focus on writing business logic.
Spring Boot has transformed Java development by making it faster, easier, and more efficient. If you’ve ever struggled with lengthy configurations in Spring Framework, Spring Boot is the game-changer you’ve been waiting for.
Companies like Netflix, Amazon, and PayPal use Spring Boot to build scalable, high-performance microservices.
If you’re new to Spring Boot, start by building a simple RESTful API and experience how it simplifies Java development.
Let’s quickly take a look at what the Spring Framework is, what the challenges of using the Spring Framework are, and how Spring Boot solves them.
What is the Spring Framework?
Spring is a highly popular JavaEE framework used for building web and enterprise applications. If you are a Java developer, you have likely encountered the Spring framework and possibly used it in your projects.
Spring is widely favored for several reasons:
- Dependency Injection: Spring’s dependency injection approach promotes writing testable and maintainable code.
- Database Transaction Management: It provides robust and easy-to-use transaction management capabilities.
- Integration with Other Frameworks: Spring simplifies integration with Java frameworks like JPA/Hibernate ORM, Struts, JSF, and others.
- Web MVC Framework: Spring’s Web MVC framework is highly regarded for building web applications.
Challenges with Spring Configuration
Developing a Spring-based application involves a significant amount of configuration. For instance, when building a Spring MVC web…
