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What is Spring Boot?

Spring Boot is an open-source, Java-based tool that lets you develop production-ready, highly maintainable, and standalone applications and microservices. Some of its key features and benefits include:

Minimal setup and configuration
Ability to integrate with other frameworks and libraries
Embedded web server to help deployment
Large and active community support
Modular and highly customizable architecture
Auto-configuration
Built-in support for type conversion, validation, internationalization, and more
Ability to create applications without any dependence on an external web server and launch them with the Run command

Besides these features, Spring Boot automatically allots packages for you and sets the default values. However, with the help of Spring Initializr (a web-based tool), you can define your project needs in a simple web form and choose from Spring Boot Starters (multiple starter dependencies). Spring Boot offers more than 50 Spring Starters and many more external starters.^{Footnote 1}

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If you are interested in how to learn Spring Boot, consider online learning. Using Spring Boot will require knowledge of the Java programming language, and familiarity with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and RESTful web services may also be useful. If you are new to these languages, build your knowledge with a coding boot camp.

In addition to a general introduction to the framework and its features, a Java Spring Boot course can cover topics such as:

How to create a Spring Boot app
How to package a Spring Boot application
How to apply integration testing to Spring Boot apps
How to handle data persistence with JPA
How to build a web application with Spring Boot and REST
How to test slices of your application

Advanced lessons may cover topics like, URL authorization, basic auth, and method security. You can also learn how to work with Spring Boot actuator and track health indicators to gain visibility into the application.^{Footnote 2}

Start building the knowledge you need to work in the web development field with edX. From accelerated boot camps to comprehensive programs that allow you to earn a bachelor’s degree or (for more advanced learners) a master’s program, there are many different learning formats available to fit your needs. Busy professionals can even take advantage of executive education courses tailored to those in leadership and management positions. Find the right course for you.

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Because of Spring Boot’s flexibility and ease of use, it can be used in a variety of professional roles including:

Software engineer: Designs and creates computer programs and applications with Spring Boot.^{Footnote 3}
Java developer: Uses Java to create and test software for a variety of industries and platforms. Finds bugs in the software you create and fixes them. Applies updates to keep developed software and applications safe and secure.^{Footnote 4}
QA engineer: Tests software programs, identifies problems before product launch, maintains test codes, and chooses the most effective testing methods for a given scenario.^{Footnote 5}

A Spring Boot certificate, earned after you complete a course, could be one way to showcase your Java skills. However, employment qualifications for careers that may utilize Spring Boot differ based on the job and the industry domain you choose. Before deciding on which learning path will work best for you, research potential roles you hope to pursue and align your coursework with your professional aspirations.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Spring Boot in Java?

Spring Boot is a Java framework where users can create robust, production-ready, microservices-based applications that are easy to scale and maintain. It has a set of pre-configured libraries, tools, and features — such as Spring Boot actuator, endpoints, Spring Initializr, and dependency management — that let developers design and deploy applications. The Spring framework is lightweight and supports other frameworks like JSP and Struts, while Spring Boot is mainly for REST APIs.

How do you run Spring Boot applications in Intellij?

To run a Spring Boot application in IntelliJ, IntelliJ will automatically detect and launch your Spring Boot application. You can also specify additional settings for your application with the configuration functionality.

What is Spring Boot used for?

Spring Boot lets you build and deploy Java applications. Java applications are software programs written in Java and run on the Java Virtual Machine (JVM). You can create various mobile apps, desktop apps, and enterprise applications. Java applications are known to be secure and reliable. You’ll find these applications in industries such as telecommunications, healthcare, and finance.

Why should I use Spring Boot?

Spring Boot is easy to use because it comes with pre-set tools. It allows developers and programmers to get started easily, and it suits all skill levels. It is also highly customizable and flexible, and users can add or remove components that they require. Plus, with features like health checks and metrics, it’s possible to scale applications.

Is Spring Boot a back-end framework?

Yes, Spring Boot is a back-end framework that lets you build ready-to-run web applications and makes it convenient to discover and add dependencies to a specific project. It also comes with Spring Boot CLI (Command-Line Interface) that lets developers write apps in programming languages like Groovy. In addition, it doesn’t need any code generation and XML configuration.

Is Spring Boot an MVC?

Spring Boot is not an MVC (Model, View and Controller) framework. However, it provides support via the Spring MVC framework to build MVC applications.