Key Features
Auto Configuration
Automatically configures components based on dependencies — no XML required.
Embedded Server
Run apps with embedded Tomcat, Jetty, or Undertow — no external setup needed.
REST API Support
Create RESTful endpoints using annotations like @RestController and @GetMapping.
Cloud & DevOps Ready
Integrates with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD tools for scalable deployment.
How It Works
Install Spring Boot
Use Spring Initializr or Maven/Gradle to bootstrap your project.
Create REST Endpoints
Use annotations to define controllers and handle HTTP requests.
Connect Database
Use Spring Data JPA or JDBC to interact with relational databases.
Configure Services
Inject services using @Service and @Autowired for business logic.
Deploy & Monitor
Package as JAR/WAR and deploy to cloud or container platforms.
Code Example
// Sample Spring Boot REST Controller
@RestController
@RequestMapping("/api")
public class HelloController {
@GetMapping("/hello")
public String sayHello() {
return "Hello from Spring Boot!";
}
}Use Cases
Enterprise Applications
Build secure, scalable apps for banking, healthcare, and ERP systems.
Microservices
Design modular services with Spring Boot and Spring Cloud.
RESTful APIs
Expose endpoints for frontend, mobile, or third-party integrations.
Cloud-Native Apps
Deploy to AWS, Azure, or GCP using Docker and Kubernetes.
Integrations & Resources
Explore Spring Boot’s ecosystem and find the tools, platforms, and docs to accelerate your workflow.
Popular Integrations
- Spring Data JPA, Hibernate
- MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB
- Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins
- OAuth2, JWT, Spring Security
- GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket
Helpful Resources
FAQ
Common questions about Spring Boot’s capabilities, usage, and ecosystem.