Practical Spring Boot: Build Your First Java Backend

Ready to build powerful backend services with Java? The Spring Boot framework simplifies web development, allowing you to create standalone, production-grade applications with minimal setup, so you can focus on writing great code. This text-based course provides a clear path to building functional web applications from the ground up. You will progress from understanding core principles to developing a complete RESTful API, learning to handle data, implement basic security, and write meaningful tests for your code. What you'll learn: - Understand the core principles of the Spring Framework, such as dependency injection and inversion of control. - Build RESTful APIs to handle web requests and responses using Spring MVC. - Connect to a database and manage data persistence with Spring Data JPA and Hibernate. - Secure your application endpoints with fundamental Spring Security configurations. - Write unit and integration tests for your services and controllers to ensure code quality. - Manage application settings effectively using externalized configuration properties. - Learn the basics of packaging your application into a runnable artifact for deployment. The course begins with foundational terminology and concepts before guiding you through the practical steps of building a complete application. Each topic builds on the last, ensuring a solid understanding of the development process. This course is designed for beginners who have a basic understanding of the Java language. No prior experience with the Spring Framework is necessary. Begin building your backend development skills today.