Spring Boot and Spring MVC: Building RESTful Web Services

Modern web and mobile applications rely heavily on robust backend APIs to exchange data seamlessly. Understanding how to build scalable, reliable RESTful services using Java is a fundamental skill for any aspiring backend developer. This text-based course guides you from Java web basics to building fully functional REST controllers with Spring Boot and Spring MVC. You will understand how to handle HTTP requests, manage application state, and structure your code using modern Java features like Records for clean data transfer objects (DTOs). By the end of this course, you will be able to design APIs that consume and produce JSON and XML payloads, handle errors gracefully, and connect seamlessly with frontend clients. What you'll learn: - Understand the foundational architecture of Spring MVC and Spring Boot web applications. - Build robust REST controllers to handle GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE HTTP requests. - Apply modern Java features, such as Records, to create clean Data Transfer Objects (DTOs). - Configure custom HTTP headers, status codes, and request parameters for flexible API design. - Implement global exception handling and validation to ensure robust data input. - Consume and respond to client requests using both JSON and XML payload formats. The journey begins with core architectural concepts and configuration basics before moving into hands-on API creation. You will progress through real-world scenarios, learning to structure routes, manage payloads, and integrate best practices for clean backend architecture. This course is designed for beginner backend developers and Java programmers who want to transition into web development. No prior experience with Spring or web frameworks is required, though a basic understanding of Java syntax is helpful. Start reading today to master the essentials of modern Java backend development.