Spring Framework 2: Creating Your First Spring Boot Application from Pluralsight

Do you want to build scalable Java applications quickly and efficiently? Learn how Spring Boot's opinionated framework can take you from zero to sixty with your Java application development.

Spring Boot framework helps developers to build scalable Java applications. In this course, Creating your First Spring Boot Application, you will learn the two core aspects of Spring Boot by coding through the basics with a sample application.

First, you will learn the stand-alone architecture of Spring Boot without containers and XML files. Your app runs as a pure Java app and can be deployed in any environment that runs Java, including cloud platforms.

Next, you will discover Spring Boot starters. These starters allow quick and easy integration with many Spring technologies and 3rd Party libraries and frameworks. Additionally, starters provide the concept of auto-configuration, allowing developers to incorporate concepts such as data sources or REST services.

Finally, you will be able to install Spring Boot, configure it, and utilize many of the framework's features in a real world application.

By the end of this course, you will be able to understand the Spring Boot architecture and how it plugs in and works with core Spring.

What's inside

Syllabus

Course Overview

Using Spring Boot to Create Applications

Building Apps with Spring Boot

Working with Spring Boot Config and Environment Needs

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Excellent for beginners as it provides a strong foundation in Java application development using Spring Boot

Covers the core aspects of Spring Boot, including its standalone architecture and the use of starters

Practical and hands-on, providing real-world examples and allowing learners to build a sample application

Taught by Dan Bunker, an experienced instructor recognized for his work in Java development

Builds a foundation for further learning in Spring Boot and related technologies

Reviews summary

Practical introduction to spring boot

According to students, this course provides a clear and practical introduction to Spring Boot. Learners particularly praise the instructor's ability to explain complex concepts and the numerous hands-on coding examples, which help in building a real application step-by-step. It is highly effective for Java developers new to Spring Boot or those looking to quickly grasp its fundamentals, including auto-configuration and starters. While many find the course engaging and helpful for getting productive quickly, a notable number of reviews mention outdated dependencies or setup instructions in older sections. Some experienced developers also find the content too basic, suggesting it's best for beginners to intermediate learners rather than advanced users seeking deep dives into topics like security or database integration.

Provides a strong foundation for those new to Spring Boot.

"Excellent course! As someone new to Spring Boot but familiar with Java, this course provided a clear path to understanding."

"This course is a gem for anyone wanting to grasp Spring Boot fundamentals quickly."

"Fantastic course for getting started! I had some prior Spring MVC experience, and this course smoothly transitioned me into the Spring Boot world."

"It's exactly what I needed to bridge my Spring Core knowledge to Spring Boot."

Complex concepts are explained clearly with practical examples.

"The instructor explains complex Spring Boot concepts in a very clear and understandable way."

"The practical examples were key to cementing my understanding. It demystifies the setup and basic usage."

"The clarity of explanations and the practical exercises were top-notch. I highly recommend it for Java developers new to Spring Boot."

"The instructor is fantastic at breaking down complex topics. I enjoyed the learning process and felt I got a good grasp of the fundamentals."

The deployment module could use more comprehensive detail.

"I found the deployment section a bit rushed, and could have used more detail on various deployment strategies beyond just running it as a JAR."

Focuses on basics; lacks advanced topic coverage.

"I was expecting more advanced topics given the 'Spring Framework 2' title. It really felt like a basic introduction, which I already knew."

"The course is okay. It covers the basics, but I felt it lacked depth in certain areas. For example, security aspects or database integration were barely touched upon."

"It's a good starting point but definitely not comprehensive if you want to build a real-world application with all features."

Some dependencies and setup instructions are not current.

"I encountered a few outdated dependencies or setup instructions in the older parts of the course, which required some troubleshooting on my end."

"Outdated content in places, particularly setup instructions for older versions of Spring Boot. This caused a lot of frustration and debugging."

"Content is okay for absolute beginners, but the frequent issues with outdated dependencies and project setup really hampered my progress."

"Some of the tooling screenshots were a bit old, but I could mostly figure it out."

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Enhances learning through collaboration and discussion with peers.

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Mentor a junior developer on Spring Boot

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Solidifies understanding by explaining concepts to others and providing guidance.

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Find a junior developer who is interested in learning Spring Boot
Meet with the developer regularly to discuss Spring Boot concepts
Help the developer troubleshoot any issues they encounter
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