Using Spring Boot 2 with Spring Initializr from Pluralsight

As a Spring Boot developer, it can be daunting to create a Spring Boot 2 application from scratch. This course will teach you how to use Spring Initializr to jumpstart project definition and dependency selection for your Spring Boot 2 application.

As a Spring Boot developer, it can be challenging to get started with creating enterprise-grade Spring Boot applications. In this course, Using Spring Boot 2 with Spring Initializr, you’ll learn about the different options available in Initializr for project generation. First, you'll discover the different approaches for generating a Spring Boot app with Initializer. Then, you'll get hands-on experience defining the key attributes of the project, including the build tool, language and Java version. Finally, you explore the most common dependencies available in Initializr and learn about how each can be used in a Spring Boot 2 project. By the end of the course, you should have all the information you need to successfully start your own Spring Boot 2 from scratch using Spring Initializr.

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Generating Spring Boot Projects with Spring Initializr

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Introduces learners to the necessary concepts and tools to jump-start their Spring Boot application development using Spring Initializr

Provides step-by-step guidance on defining key project attributes, including build tool, language, and Java version

Suitable for Spring Boot developers seeking to enhance their skills in creating enterprise-grade applications

Covers essential topics for generating Spring Boot projects with Spring Initializr

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Review Java development basics

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Ensures a solid foundation in Java, which is essential for Spring Boot 2 development.

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Review Java syntax and data structures.
Practice writing Java code.
Complete Java coding challenges or exercises.

Review the basics of Spring Frameworks

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Helps refresh Java and Spring Framework knowledge in preparation for Spring Boot 2.

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Review core Java concepts such as classes, methods, and inheritance.
Explore the Spring Framework website and documentation.
Review the Spring Boot reference guide.

Start a small Spring Boot 2 project to experiment

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Provides hands-on experience in setting up and developing a Spring Boot 2 application.

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Create a new Spring Boot 2 project.
Add basic functionality to the project.
Experiment with different features and configurations.

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Spring Initializr Tutorial

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Gain hands-on practice using Spring Initializr for project setup.

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Visit the Spring Initializr website.
Select your project dependencies.
Generate your project.
Examine the generated project structure.

Follow tutorials on Initializr

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Provides hands-on practice using Initializr to generate Spring Boot 2 projects.

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Follow the Initializr tutorial on the Spring Boot website.
Complete the Initializr quickstart guide.
Experiment with different Initializr options for generating Spring Boot apps.

Spring Boot Starter Dependency Exploration

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Become familiar with the common Spring Boot starter dependencies and how they simplify application development.

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Review the list of available Spring Boot starters.
Select a starter that matches your application's needs.
Add the starter to your project's pom.xml file.
Build and run your application.
Observe the features provided by the starter.

Practice generating Spring Boot 2 projects with Initializr

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Reinforces understanding of Initializr and its functionalities.

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Generate multiple Spring Boot 2 projects with different configurations.
Create projects with specific dependencies and build tools.
Troubleshoot any errors encountered while generating projects.

Create a Spring Boot 2 application that uses Spring Initializr

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Applies knowledge of Initializr to build a real-world Spring Boot 2 application.

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Generate a Spring Boot 2 project using Initializr.
Add functionality to the project using Spring Boot 2 annotations.
Test the application and make necessary adjustments.

Compile resources on Spring Boot 2 and Initializr

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Provides a centralized repository of useful resources for further learning.

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Collect documentation, tutorials, and blog posts on Spring Boot 2.
Gather information on Initializr and its features.
Organize the resources into a document or online repository.

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Learners who complete Using Spring Boot 2 with Spring Initializr will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Software Engineer

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Web Developer

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Software Developer

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Java Developer

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Full-Stack Developer

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Systems Analyst

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IT Architect

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Business Analyst

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Data Scientist

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Product Manager

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Database Administrator

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Project Manager

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Cloud Engineer

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Security Analyst

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Technical Support Specialist

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