Java Web Development with Spring Boot: Build Secure REST APIs

Modern web applications require robust, secure, and scalable backend services to handle data and user requests. Mastering Java and Spring Boot is the most reliable path to becoming a highly capable backend developer. This text-based course guides you from the fundamental principles of object-oriented programming in Java to launching fully functional, secure REST APIs. You will gain the confidence to design database schemas, handle business logic, and protect your endpoints. What you'll learn: - Understand core Java concepts and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles essential for backend engineering. - Configure Spring Boot applications using modern dependency injection and application properties. - Build robust REST APIs to handle HTTP requests, validate input data, and manage response structures. - Integrate databases using Spring Data JPA to perform secure, efficient CRUD operations. - Implement basic security controls to protect endpoints and manage user access. - Apply clean-code practices using modern Java features like Records for data transfer objects (DTOs). The course begins with foundational Java concepts and OOP definitions before moving into the core architecture of Spring Boot. You will progress step-by-step through database integration, API design, and security configurations through clear, written explanations and structured code examples. This course is designed for beginners who want to step into backend development, as well as programmers looking to transition to the Java ecosystem. No prior experience with Spring Boot is required. Start your journey into backend engineering and begin writing production-ready Java services today.