Spring Boot Foundations: Build REST APIs and Database Applications

Building modern, scalable backend applications requires a framework that handles the heavy lifting of configuration so you can focus on writing business logic. Spring Boot is the industry standard for Java developers, enabling rapid application development with minimal friction. This text-based course guides you through the entire Spring Boot ecosystem, starting from foundational backend concepts to deploying fully functional web applications. You will learn how to structure your projects, manage dependencies, connect to databases, and build robust RESTful services. What you'll learn: - Understand core Spring Boot architecture, including auto-configuration, dependency injection, and beans. - Manage project dependencies and builds efficiently using Maven. - Configure database connectivity and perform CRUD operations using JDBC. - Design and implement modern RESTful APIs following industry-standard design patterns. - Write clean unit and integration tests using JUnit 5 and Spring Boot testing utilities. - Monitor and manage application health in production using Spring Boot Actuator. The course begins with essential backend concepts and Spring Boot architecture before moving step-by-step into database integration, API creation, and testing workflows. Designed for beginner backend developers and Java programmers looking to transition into enterprise web development, this course requires no prior Spring Boot experience. Start your journey into modern enterprise Java development today.