Build Modern Backend Services Using Spring Boot

Spring Boot simplifies building production-ready applications, but mastering its conventions can be challenging for new developers. This course provides a clear, structured path to proficiency, focusing on the essential patterns used in professional backend development today. By the end, you will have a deep understanding of core Spring Boot principles, enabling you to design, develop, and test functional backend services ready for deployment. What you'll learn: * Understand the core principles of the Spring framework, including Dependency Injection and Inversion of Control. * Configure and manage projects efficiently using Spring Initializr and modern build tools. * Design and implement robust RESTful APIs following standard architectural best practices. * Apply best practices for data persistence using Spring Data JPA and relational databases. * Practice writing unit and integration tests for service layers using JUnit and Mockito. * Configure application properties and environments for development and production readiness. The course begins with essential terminology and the Java setup process, moving through core concepts like configuration and data handling, and concluding with practical exercises on API construction and modern testing methodologies. This course is designed for absolute beginners in backend development or Java developers looking to learn the Spring Boot framework. No prior experience with Spring is required. Start reading today and build your first professional backend service.