
Kick off your journey into Spring Boot backend development. This intro video outlines how the course will guide you through Spring, REST APIs, Spring Security, Microservices, Docker, AWS, and Spring AI to build cloud-ready, real-world applications.
Get introduced to the Spring Framework, the backbone of modern Java development. See how Spring simplifies application building with dependency injection and modular design, setting the stage for Spring Boot and enterprise projects.
Learn how to navigate and use the official Spring documentation effectively. Discover how it serves as a reliable guide for features, annotations, and best practices. Build confidence in finding solutions directly from Spring’s trusted resources.
Understand the key prerequisites you need before diving into the Spring Framework. Review core Java, JDBC and Hibernate for Spring development. Build the right foundation to learn Spring faster and more effectively
Learn how to set up Spring projects in both IntelliJ IDEA and Eclipse IDE. Configure plugins, dependencies, and tools to create a smooth development workflow. Build a ready-to-code environment for mastering Spring applications efficiently
Understand Inversion of Control (IoC) and Dependency Injection (DI), the core principles of Spring. Learn how Spring manages object creation and wiring for cleaner, testable code. Master these fundamentals to build flexible and maintainable applications
Build your very first Spring Boot application step by step. Learn how auto-configuration and embedded servers make setup effortless. Gain hands-on experience to kickstart your journey with modern Spring development
Explore the key differences between Spring and Spring Boot with simple examples. Learn how Spring Boot simplifies configuration and accelerates application development. Understand why most modern projects prefer Spring Boot over plain Spring
Learn how dependency injection works in Spring Boot to simplify object management. See, make your code cleaner and more testable. Master this core concept to build flexible and maintainable Spring Boot applications.
Understand how autowiring simplifies dependency injection in Spring Boot. Learn how Spring automatically wires beans without manual setup. Build cleaner, production-ready applications with this powerful feature
Set up a simple Spring application to understand the framework’s core structure. Learn how configuration, beans, and annotations fit together in a basic project. Build the groundwork for deeper Spring
Learn how to configure Spring beans using XML, the traditional approach to IoC. Understand how to define, initialize, and wire beans in a structured way. Build a strong foundation before moving into modern annotation-based configuration.
Understand how Spring manages object creation within the IoC container. Learn how beans are instantiated and wired automatically by the framework. Build clarity on how Spring simplifies dependency management in applications
Explore bean scopes in Spring, including singleton and prototype, to see how scope defines the lifecycle and visibility of beans. Learn how choosing the right scope leads to cleaner, more efficient Spring applications.
Learn how setter injection in Spring provides dependencies through setter methods, improving flexibility and readability in bean configuration. Build a solid grasp of this core technique in Spring dependency injection.
Understand how the ref attribute in Spring XML links one bean to another inside the IoC container. Learn how this enables smooth dependency wiring and cleaner Spring configurations.
Learn how constructor injection in Spring supplies dependencies at object creation, ensuring immutability and easier testing. Master this widely used approach for building clean, reliable Spring applications.
Learn how to create and use interfaces in Spring for better abstraction and clean design. See how interfaces make applications more flexible, reusable, and testable—laying the foundation for effective dependency injection.
Explore how Spring autowiring injects dependencies automatically and what happens when multiple beans of the same type exist. Learn why proper bean management is key to avoiding conflicts and keeping applications stable.
Learn how to define a primary bean in Spring using XML configuration. Understand how Spring selects the default bean when multiple candidates exist. Simplify dependency resolution with clear and structured XML setups
Understand how lazy initialization in Spring delays bean creation until it’s actually needed. Learn how this approach can optimize memory and startup performance. Gain clarity on when to use lazy loading in real-world Spring projects
Learn how to retrieve beans from the Spring IoC container by type, simplifying dependency lookup compared to using names. Gain confidence in managing and accessing beans efficiently in Spring applications.
Discover how to use inner beans in Spring to encapsulate dependencies within a single XML configuration. Learn how this approach keeps your setup cleaner and avoids clutter from globally defined beans.
Get started with Java-based configuration in Spring, a modern alternative to XML. Learn how @Configuration and annotations simplify bean setup, creating cleaner, annotation-driven Spring applications.
Learn how bean names in Spring identify objects inside the IoC container. Understand default naming rules and how customizing names improves clarity and prevents conflicts in your applications.
Explore scope annotations in Spring and see how they control the lifecycle of beans. Learn common scopes like singleton and prototype, and build confidence in managing object creation effectively.
Learn how Spring Autowire automatically injects dependencies between beans. Understand the different autowiring modes and see how this feature reduces boilerplate code while simplifying configuration.
Learn how @Primary and @Qualifier in Spring resolve dependency conflicts by guiding the framework to the right bean. Build confidence in managing precise dependency injection for real-world Spring applications.
Learn how the @Component annotation in Spring marks a class as a bean and enables automatic detection in the IoC container. Build the foundation for annotation-driven configuration in modern Spring applications.
Explore how @Autowired in Spring works with field, constructor, and setter injection. Learn when to use each approach and how it simplifies dependency management for cleaner, more maintainable code.
Learn how the @Primary annotation in Spring resolves bean conflicts by marking a default choice when multiple candidates exist. Simplify dependency management and keep your configurations clean and efficient.
Understand how the @Scope annotation in Spring defines bean lifecycle and how @Value injects configuration values directly into fields. Build flexible, configurable applications with these powerful annotations.
Discover how Spring Boot extends the Spring Framework to simplify development by removing boilerplate configuration and accelerating setup. See why most modern Java projects adopt Spring Boot for faster, cleaner application building.
Learn how annotations in Spring Boot simplify configuration and enable auto-configuration, bean management, and faster setup. Build cleaner, production-ready applications with minimal effort using annotation-driven development.
Understand the different layers in a Spring Boot application—Controller, Service, and Repository. Learn how each layer has a distinct responsibility for clean architecture. Build structured and maintainable applications by following this layered approach.
Learn the role of the Service class in Spring Boot for handling business logic between the Controller and Repository layers. See how the service layer helps you build clean, modular, and testable applications.
Explore the Repository layer in Spring Boot for managing database operations and seamless CRUD with entities. Learn how structuring persistence logic here leads to efficient, scalable applications.
Get introduced to Spring JDBC, the module that simplifies database access by reducing boilerplate code and improving exception handling. Build a solid foundation for integrating relational databases into Spring applications.
Set up a simple Spring JDBC application using Spring Boot. Learn how to configure dependencies and prepare the project structure. Build the groundwork for database connectivity with minimal setup
Learn how to build Service and Repository layers in a Spring Boot JDBC application. See how separating business logic from database operations creates a clean, maintainable architecture for real-world applications.
Master Spring’s JdbcTemplate to simplify database access and operations. Learn how it cuts boilerplate JDBC code, improves readability, and makes building robust CRUD functionality easier and faster.
Learn how to use schema.sql and data.sql files in Spring Boot to define database structure and load initial records automatically. This setup makes your applications ready with tables and sample data from the start.
Learn how RowMapper in Spring JDBC maps database rows into Java objects for cleaner, object-oriented interactions. Simplify data retrieval and reduce manual coding with this powerful utility.
Learn how to integrate Spring JDBC with PostgreSQL for seamless database operations. Configure connections, execute queries, and manage data efficiently to build real-world applications with Spring Boot and Postgres.
Get started with web application development in Spring Boot. Learn how controllers, views, and models work together to deliver dynamic content—building the foundation for real-world, user-facing applications.
Learn how to create a Servlet-based project step by step. Understand the basics of project setup, configuration, and deployment. Build the groundwork for handling web requests and responses in Java applications.
Learn how to run your Java web application on Apache Tomcat. Check the console logs to understand server startup, deployment, and request handling. Build confidence in verifying and debugging your servlet-based projects
Understand how servlet mapping works to connect URLs with specific servlets. Learn how to configure mappings in web.xml or using annotations. Build the skills to control request routing in Java web applications
Learn how servlets generate and send responses back to the client. Understand how to work with response objects to deliver HTML, text, or data. Build the foundation for creating dynamic, user-facing web applications.
Get introduced to Spring MVC, the framework that powers dynamic web applications in Spring. Learn how the Model-View-Controller (MVC) pattern structures projects for cleaner, scalable, and interactive development.
Set up a Spring Boot web application project step by step. Learn how to configure dependencies and prepare the environment for web development. Build the groundwork before adding controllers, views, and features.
Learn how to create a JSP page and integrate it into a Spring Boot web application. Understand how JSP works with controllers to render dynamic content. Build the foundation for developing interactive web pages in your projects.
Learn how to create a Controller in Spring Boot to handle web requests. Understand how controllers map URLs and return responses to the client. Build the core layer that connects users with your application logic.
Understand how @RequestMapping maps web requests to specific controller methods. Learn how to define URLs and handle client interactions effectively. Build clean, structured routes for your Spring Boot web applications.
Learn how to send form data from JSP directly to a Spring Boot controller. See how request parameters are handled for quick prototyping. Build understanding of basic data binding for JSP-based web apps.
Learn how Spring automatically takes form fields and fills the matching Java object for you—just by using parameters in your controller. Get clean, simple data binding in action.
Learn how to display user-submitted data on a result page in your Spring web app. See how controllers pass values to the view and how JSP renders them for clear, dynamic output.
Learn how to use @RequestParam in Spring Boot to extract query and form parameters directly into controller methods. Simplify request handling with support for required/optional values, type conversion, and defaults.
Discover how Spring binds form fields directly into a Java model object using @ModelAttribute. Simplify controllers, reduce manual parsing, and enable seamless data flow in your Spring MVC applications.
Discover how to configure Spring’s ViewResolver with prefix and suffix so controller return values map directly to the right view files. See how logical view names resolve to JSP pages without hard-coding paths, making your code cleaner and more maintainable.
Explore ModelAndView in Spring MVC to return both view names and data in a single object. Simplify controllers by adding attributes and setting views together for cleaner, more efficient page rendering.
Understand why @ModelAttribute in Spring MVC is essential for binding form or request data directly to Java objects. Simplify request handling, reduce boilerplate, and create cleaner controllers with smoother data flow between front-end and back-end.
See how @ModelAttribute in Spring MVC binds request data directly into Java objects, reducing boilerplate and simplifying controllers. This feature makes form handling cleaner, more maintainable, and easier to manage in real-world applications.
Get introduced to Spring MVC for building web applications without Spring Boot. Understand the classic setup with web.xml, DispatcherServlet, and MVC components to see how the framework works under the hood.
Create a Spring MVC web project from scratch, configuring the DispatcherServlet, views, and controllers. Understand project structure, dependencies, and setup essentials to build a strong foundation for web app development.
Run your Spring MVC web project on Apache Tomcat directly from Eclipse IDE. See how Eclipse integrates with Tomcat to deploy applications, monitor console logs, and verify your server setup hands-on.
Discover how DispatcherServlet in Spring MVC acts as the Front Controller, handling all HTTP requests and directing them to controllers and views. Build clarity on this core component to understand how a Spring MVC app processes requests behind the scenes.
Configure the DispatcherServlet in Spring MVC as the Front Controller to manage incoming requests. Map URLs, load configurations, and connect controllers with view resolvers to set up the core request-processing pipeline.
See how Spring MVC’s InternalResourceViewResolver maps logical view names to JSP pages using prefix and suffix. Simplify controllers by returning only view names while keeping your view layer clean and decoupled.
Summarize how Spring MVC follows the Model-View-Controller pattern, with DispatcherServlet routing requests, controllers handling logic, and views rendering responses. This architecture makes web applications clean, maintainable, and scalable.
Get introduced to the Job Application Project, where you’ll connect Spring MVC/Boot, controllers, views, and a database into one real-world app. See how this capstone project brings together everything you’ve learned into a complete, end-to-end application.
Create the Job App project structure with Spring Boot/Spring MVC, setting up dependencies, modules, and folders. Lay the groundwork for a clean, maintainable full-stack Spring application.
Explore the role of views in the Job App, where controllers pass data to JSP templates for dynamic rendering. Understand how logical view names map to pages, forming the presentation layer of your application.
Build the Home and Add Job controllers in your Job App to handle the home page and job creation form. See how controller methods route requests, return views, and connect the UI with the backend for smooth navigation flow.
Handle web forms in your Job App with Spring MVC, binding form fields directly to Java objects. See how controllers process user input and integrate it into the application flow, making your UI interactive and dynamic.
Organize your Job App with layered architecture—Controller, Service, and Repository. See how each layer plays a clear role and works together to keep code clean, scalable, and maintainable using proven Spring design patterns.
See how Spring MVC controllers pass data to the view layer using models or model maps. Watch backend data rendered in JSP or Thymeleaf pages, building practical skills to connect your application’s logic with the user interface.
Review the Job App project end-to-end—covering controllers, views, data flow, and interactions. See a live demonstration of all features working together, reinforcing how architecture, code, and setup combine into a complete Spring application.
Dive into the world of modern web services by building your first REST API using Spring Boot. You will master the fundamental principles that power communication between applications. This lecture lays the essential groundwork for creating scalable and efficient backend systems.
Discover the core concept of REST (Representational State Transfer)—the architecture that powers modern APIs. See how it simplifies communication and why mastering REST is essential for every Spring Boot developer.
Learn the essential HTTP methods—GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE—and how they form the backbone of RESTful APIs in Spring Boot.
Explore the React-based UI of our Job Portal project—understand its structure, flow, and how it connects seamlessly with the Spring Boot backend.
Use Postman to test Spring Boot REST APIs by sending requests, inspecting responses, and debugging effectively. Build confidence in validating and troubleshooting your endpoints with this essential developer tool.
Build your first REST Controller in Spring Boot and see how simple annotations transform code into powerful APIs.
Connect your React frontend with a Spring Boot backend to enable smooth data flow and dynamic interaction. This step bridges UI and API, turning your Job Portal project into a true full-stack application.
Understand the power of @PathVariable in Spring Boot—learn how to capture dynamic values directly from the URL. This simple yet powerful feature makes your REST APIs flexible and user-friendly.
Master how to send data from the client to your Spring Boot API using @RequestBody. Learn how JSON requests map to Java objects, making your APIs interactive and real-world ready.
Use @PutMapping and @DeleteMapping in Spring Boot to update and remove data through REST APIs. Add these methods to complete full CRUD functionality in your services.
Discover how Spring Boot content negotiation serves JSON or XML based on client needs. See how flexible APIs can send and receive XML requests alongside JSON for broader application support.
This course is for serious developers who are ready to take their careers to the next level. We focus on the advanced, in-demand skills of Spring Framework 6 and Spring Boot 3. This isn't a basic introduction; it's a direct path to mastering enterprise application development and getting the high-paying jobs you want.
You’ll get hands-on experience by coding every project from scratch. We start by solidifying your foundation in Spring Core, Spring MVC, and Spring Data JPA, so you're ready for any challenge. Then, we dive into the topics that will truly make you stand out. You’ll learn to secure your code with the industry-standard Spring Security, containerize your applications with Docker, and deploy them to the cloud. You'll also learn how to build scalable systems using a microservices architecture.
What makes this course unique is its focus on the future of Java. We cover the exciting new Spring AI project, giving you a significant edge in a competitive job market. This isn’t just about knowing a framework—it's about mastering a proven set of skills that will make you an expert. By the end, you'll have a portfolio of projects that demonstrate your ability to build professional, high-performing applications with Spring REST and the entire Spring ecosystem.
Topics Covered:
Spring Boot and Spring Framework 6
Spring Security
Docker
Spring AI
Microservices
Cloud Deployment
Spring Data JPA
Spring MVC and Spring REST
Requirements:
Proficient in Core Java, JDBC, and Servlets.
Some knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and SQL is helpful.
Who This Course Is For:
Java developers who want a concise, direct path to becoming a Spring expert.
Developers looking to add Spring Security, Docker, and Spring AI to their resume to stand out in the job market.