Building Scalable Java Microservices with Spring Boot and Spring Cloud from Coursera

"¨Microservices"" describes a software design pattern in which an application is a collection of loosely coupled services. These services are fine-grained, and can be individually maintained and scaled. The microservices architecture is ideal for the public cloud, with its focus on elastic scaling with on-demand resources. In this course, you will learn how to build Java applications using Spring Boot and Spring Cloud on Google Cloud.

You'll use Spring Cloud Config to manage your application's configuration. You'll send and receive messages with Pub/Sub and Spring Integration. You'll also use Cloud SQL as a managed relational database for your Java applications, and learn how to migrate to Cloud Spanner, which is Google Cloud's globally-distributed strongly consistent database service. You'll also learn about tracing and debugging your Spring applications with Google Cloud's operations suite.

To succeed in this course, you should be familiar with the Java programming language and building Java applications with tools such as Maven or Gradle. You should also have general knowledge of Google Cloud."

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What's inside

Syllabus

Course introduction

In this module you will get a survey of the course's scope and content.

Introduction to Google Cloud Services and Spring Boot

This module will introduce the Google Cloud technologies that will be covered in the labs, and describe how Spring Boot simplifies the task of using external services, such as Google Cloud services, in your applications.

Building the Demo Application

In this module, you'll describe the structure and key components of the demo Java microservices application that you’ll work with in the labs.

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Suitable for those who are familiar with the Java programming language and building Java applications with tools such as Maven or Gradle

Taught by Google Cloud Training, a reputable organization in the industry

Provides hands-on labs and interactive materials for practical learning

Requires general knowledge of Google Cloud, which may be a barrier for complete beginners

Reviews summary

Spring boot and gcp microservices

learners say this hands-on course gives a great introduction to Java microservices and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Through labs, learners leverage GCP services for Spring Boot applications, including Cloud SQL, Pub/Sub, and Kubernetes. The course is beginner-friendly, but not as in-depth. Some labs don't function correctly, but online support is helpful. Overall, it's a great resource for those new to microservices or GCP.

The course successfully integrates Spring Boot with GCP.

"It's a very nice course! Everything, the content, the organization and the labs are very useful."

"Hands on labs are really good,Good course to learn java microservices with google cloud platform,"

"The course is very good and great learning"

The course provides a good overview and introduction to GCP.

"It's a truly amazing course, with each practice you learn something new and it makes you fall in love with cloud computing and the good GCP interface"

"This course introduces us to cloud computing. So it's good for beginners who don't ave hands on experience with cloud computing environments"

"A really good to present the entire landscape of Infrastructure in a concise format. provides a good comparison of all the latest technologies and offerings."

Hands-on labs allow learners to apply concepts.

"Ever lab is a next step towards learning."

"Really a great course to learn microservices with Spring Boot an Spring Cloud; ever lab is a next step towards learning."

Some learners experienced issues and errors with the labs.

"5 of the lessons did not work.* Lesson did not download the files needed for course* Lesson is a Gradle project and provides instructions for updating Maven project files* Lesson does not compile* Lesson provides instructions for Navigation menu that does not exist. Google updated the UI and forgot to update the tutorial."

"Almost all labs malfunctioned at some point. I managed to complete just the first ones, after that it was a struggle."

"Getting your grades eventually means opening the lab, logging in, excepting terms and closing the lab again. Doing the assignment is optional."

The course lacks in-depth content and explanations.

"Unfortunately the course uses an older version of Spring and dependencies and the tutorials do not work out of the box. Some fixes in the dependencies are required."

"Although useful, this class missed it's mark vs. my expectations. I was hoping to learn more specifics about Spring Boot but the emphasis was on integration with GCP."

"Some Labs not working as intended, some are not prepare to work with JDK 11 (missing dependencies) and some are not loading resources from the bucket. Not too much explanation or documentation."

Career center

Learners who complete Building Scalable Java Microservices with Spring Boot and Spring Cloud will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Software Architect

A Software Architect is responsible for the design and implementation of complex software systems. This course can help you become a successful Software Architect by providing you with the skills and knowledge you need to build scalable, reliable, and maintainable Java microservices applications. You will learn how to use Spring Boot and Spring Cloud to build microservices, and you will also learn how to use Google Cloud services to deploy and manage your applications.

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Software Engineer

A Software Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of software systems. This course can help you become a successful Software Engineer by providing you with the skills and knowledge you need to build scalable, reliable, and maintainable Java microservices applications. You will learn how to use Spring Boot and Spring Cloud to build microservices, and you will also learn how to use Google Cloud services to deploy and manage your applications.

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Cloud Architect

A Cloud Architect is responsible for the design and implementation of cloud computing solutions. This course can help you become a successful Cloud Architect by providing you with the skills and knowledge you need to build scalable, reliable, and maintainable Java microservices applications on Google Cloud. You will learn how to use Spring Boot and Spring Cloud to build microservices, and you will also learn how to use Google Cloud services to deploy and manage your applications.

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DevOps Engineer

A DevOps Engineer is responsible for the development and operation of software systems. This course can help you become a successful DevOps Engineer by providing you with the skills and knowledge you need to build scalable, reliable, and maintainable Java microservices applications. You will learn how to use Spring Boot and Spring Cloud to build microservices, and you will also learn how to use Google Cloud services to deploy and manage your applications.

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Data Engineer

A Data Engineer is responsible for the design and implementation of data pipelines. This course can help you become a successful Data Engineer by providing you with the skills and knowledge you need to build scalable, reliable, and maintainable Java microservices applications. You will learn how to use Spring Boot and Spring Cloud to build microservices, and you will also learn how to use Google Cloud services to deploy and manage your applications.

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Systems Engineer

A Systems Engineer is responsible for the design and implementation of complex systems. This course can help you become a successful Systems Engineer by providing you with the skills and knowledge you need to build scalable, reliable, and maintainable Java microservices applications. You will learn how to use Spring Boot and Spring Cloud to build microservices, and you will also learn how to use Google Cloud services to deploy and manage your applications.

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Security Engineer

A Security Engineer is responsible for the design and implementation of security measures. This course can help you become a successful Security Engineer by providing you with the skills and knowledge you need to build scalable, reliable, and maintainable Java microservices applications. You will learn how to use Spring Boot and Spring Cloud to build microservices, and you will also learn how to use Google Cloud services to deploy and manage your applications.

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Web Developer

A Web Developer is responsible for the design and development of websites. This course can help you become a successful Web Developer by providing you with the skills and knowledge you need to build scalable, reliable, and maintainable Java microservices applications. You will learn how to use Spring Boot and Spring Cloud to build microservices, and you will also learn how to use Google Cloud services to deploy and manage your applications.

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Mobile Developer

A Mobile Developer is responsible for the design and development of mobile applications. This course can help you become a successful Mobile Developer by providing you with the skills and knowledge you need to build scalable, reliable, and maintainable Java microservices applications. You will learn how to use Spring Boot and Spring Cloud to build microservices, and you will also learn how to use Google Cloud services to deploy and manage your applications.

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Business Analyst

A Business Analyst is responsible for the analysis of business needs and the design of solutions to meet those needs. This course can help you become a successful Business Analyst by providing you with the skills and knowledge you need to build scalable, reliable, and maintainable Java microservices applications. You will learn how to use Spring Boot and Spring Cloud to build microservices, and you will also learn how to use Google Cloud services to deploy and manage your applications.

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Product Manager

A Product Manager is responsible for the development and management of products. This course can help you become a successful Product Manager by providing you with the skills and knowledge you need to build scalable, reliable, and maintainable Java microservices applications. You will learn how to use Spring Boot and Spring Cloud to build microservices, and you will also learn how to use Google Cloud services to deploy and manage your applications.

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Technical Writer

A Technical Writer is responsible for the creation of technical documentation. This course can help you become a successful Technical Writer by providing you with the skills and knowledge you need to build scalable, reliable, and maintainable Java microservices applications. You will learn how to use Spring Boot and Spring Cloud to build microservices, and you will also learn how to use Google Cloud services to deploy and manage your applications.

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Sales Engineer

A Sales Engineer is responsible for the sale of technical products and services. This course can help you become a successful Sales Engineer by providing you with the skills and knowledge you need to build scalable, reliable, and maintainable Java microservices applications. You will learn how to use Spring Boot and Spring Cloud to build microservices, and you will also learn how to use Google Cloud services to deploy and manage your applications.

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Technical Support Engineer

A Technical Support Engineer is responsible for providing technical support to customers. This course can help you become a successful Technical Support Engineer by providing you with the skills and knowledge you need to build scalable, reliable, and maintainable Java microservices applications. You will learn how to use Spring Boot and Spring Cloud to build microservices, and you will also learn how to use Google Cloud services to deploy and manage your applications.

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Quality Assurance Analyst

A Quality Assurance Analyst is responsible for the testing and evaluation of software systems. This course can help you become a successful Quality Assurance Analyst by providing you with the skills and knowledge you need to build scalable, reliable, and maintainable Java microservices applications. You will learn how to use Spring Boot and Spring Cloud to build microservices, and you will also learn how to use Google Cloud services to deploy and manage your applications.

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