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Learn Spring 5, Boot 2, JPA, AOP, Web MVC, REST

Name: Learn Spring 5, Boot 2, JPA, AOP, Web MVC, REST
Rating: 4.2 (1604 reviews)

Master Modern Spring Boot, Spring Web MVC, AOP, Hibernate, Thymeleaf, JPA, Spring Security, RESTful services

Created byJob Ready Programmer

Last updated 8/2025

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What you'll learn

BUILD a REAL-WORLD INDUSTRY STANDARD full-stack Spring web application with Production Deployment
MASTER Industry Relevant practices for development in Spring 5
LEARN Thymeleaf and how to involve Spring data with Javascript
CODE along with me to PRACTICE and IMPLEMENT everything you learn in real-time
LEARN to use Spring MVC & Spring Data CRUD Repositories, Hibernate using a real database like PostgreSQL, as well as H2
PRACTICE Production Deployment in AWS, as well as Containerizing your Spring apps using Docker
LEARN Property File Configurations for Integration Testing vs Live App
TRANSITION from a beginner to a SKILLED Spring Developer
NOT WASTE TIME building 20 Twitter or Todo list app clones, but build something more SIGNIFICANT and dive deeper as you learn and build an INDUSTRY GRADE app
OBTAIN and DEMONSTRATE your skills with the Spring Framework to LAND A JOB as a Spring Developer

Course content

15 sections • 71 lectures • 16h 43m total length

IMPORTANT: Source Code and Files [Watch Entire Video First]3:43
Access lecture-specific code via resources, download what applies to each lecture, and code along to build the project management tool, typing as you learn.
IMPORTANT: Code Repository Link0:08
What and Why of Spring7:17
Understand the Spring framework and how Spring Boot enables fast Java app bootstrapping with convention over configuration and modular projects like Spring Security, Spring Data, and Spring Cloud.
Setting up the Development Environment19:35
Set up your development environment with Java 8+ and the Spring Tool Suite, create a Spring Boot web project, and configure a rest controller with a request mapping.
Failed to create the Java Virtual Machine0:47
Dedicated TA Support1:39
Get dedicated TA support and a fast Q&A, with StackOverflow-style answers that accelerate learning on Java topics like loading classes in Eclipse.
Join our Online Community (Discord)0:48
Understanding Post Form, Query Params and Path Variables20:55
Learn how Spring MVC controllers route requests, distinguish GET and POST methods, and use query parameters and path variables to build dynamic endpoints and form submissions.
How to Proceed in This Course2:18
Adopt a no student left behind approach with granular explanations that deepen why concepts work, and complete the course from start to finish, pausing to struggle with assignments.
Path Variables and Request Params Continued21:07
Learn how Spring Boot registers controllers under the root package, manage path variables and request parameters, and return JSON for users and products in a REST MVC demo.
Overview of Spring MVC4:48
Explore the model view controller pattern in spring, where the controller routes http requests, uses the model to handle data, and renders views with templates such as time leaf.
Form Submission in Views27:48
Explore building time leaf views in Spring Boot, create a home controller and a form that posts to /create, and render results on a time leaf template with a model.
Redirects and Data5:52
Explore how to pass form data to a display page after submission using redirects with redirect attributes and flash attributes in Spring MVC.

Setting Up a New Project (The PMA Web App)6:38
Set up a new Spring Boot web project named the project management application, configure web, H2, JPA, Thymeleaf, and devtools, adjust the Maven POM version, and enable automatic reloads.
Turn a Class into an Entity6:05
Model a project as an entity with id, name, stage, and description, map it to a database table using JPA and Hibernate annotations, and prepare a form to persist data.
Bind Java Objects to Forms in Thymeleaf16:52
Bind a project entity to a Thymeleaf form in Spring Boot, using a controller and model to post to /projects/save and persist via a crud repository.
Create Crud Repository for Project Entity17:52
Create a Crud repository for the Project entity using Spring Data, enable H2 console and show SQL to view database operations, and apply redirect after save for safe submissions.
Create Crud Repository for Employee Entity17:41
Define an employee entity with id, first name, last name, and email, and use Hibernate to create the table; wire a controller and CrudRepository to save and redirect.
Using Crud Repositories19:06
Display project and employee data on the home page by rendering tables in home.html, iterating with fx:each, and wiring repositories in a Spring controller to add lists to the model.
Organize Thymeleaf Views15:42
Organize Thymeleaf views in a Spring app by structuring templates into project and employee folders, using layouts and fragments for reusable header and nav bars, and applying Bootstrap navigation.
HW for Thymeleaf Views and Navigation11:00
Implement and wire navigation for the employees and projects sections by adding get mappings and views, display lists via bootstrap tables, and link the nav bar to /employees and /projects.

@OneToMany and @ManyToOne Annotations for Relating Entities10:28
Explore modeling a one-to-many relationship between projects and employees in Spring Data JPA. Learn how to use @OneToMany and @ManyToOne, mapped by, and join column to manage foreign keys.
@OneToMany Annotation with Thymeleaf Form Binding29:08
Learn to implement a bidirectional one-to-many relationship between employees and projects in Spring, using the one-to-many annotation with Thymeleaf form binding, cascade types, and lazy fetching.
@ManyToMany Annotation19:15
Explore implementing many-to-many relationships between employees and projects using a join table named project_employee, with join columns employee_id and project_id, managed by Hibernate.

Seeding the Database with CommandLineRunner6:48
Seed the database with a command line runner to load employees and projects at startup, linking many-to-many relationships and persisting data via repositories.
Seeding the Database Using SQL Files20:00
Seed the spring boot database with a data dot sql file under src/main/resources, letting hibernate create tables and load data while you manage ids with identity or auto strategies.

Including Javascript and CSS Files in Your Project8:04
Learn to add JavaScript and CSS to a Spring Boot app by placing files in static resources, linking with Thymeleaf, and rendering a pie chart with Chart.js.
Improving the Homepage12:50
Learn to implement a live, database-driven pie chart on the homepage using Chart.js, with a Bootstrap dashboard that presents current projects and employees.
Custom Queries in Spring Data Repositories19:10
Learn to create custom sql queries in a spring data repository to join employees with projects for a project-count data transfer object and to count project statuses for charts.
Custom Query Continued: Project Status Query14:13
Learn to implement a native query in a Spring Data repository, map results to a chart data interface, and pass json to the view for a JavaScript chart.
Using Model Attributes with JavaScript in Spring and Thymeleaf19:10
Learn how to pass model attributes from Spring controllers to Thymeleaf and JavaScript, decode and parse embedded data, and render a live-updating pie chart of project statuses with Chart.js.

Spring Dependency Injection19:25
Discover how the Spring context loads beans and injects dependencies with @Autowired, showing how Spring creates Crud repositories and manages beans via configuration and auto wiring.
Component Scanning @Service, @Component and @Repository Annotations12:12
Annotate services, components, and repositories with @Service, @Component, or @Repository to load beans via component scanning in the Spring context.
Constructor Injection, Field Injection and Setter Injection11:31
Explore dependency injection in Spring by comparing field, constructor, and setter injection with @Autowired, and learn how component scanning and stereotype annotations inject a repository into controllers and services.
@Primary and @Qualifier Annotations10:45
Explore how spring resolves multiple beans for a single dependency using @Primary and @Qualifier. Inject the chosen implementation into the employee service via constructor, field, or setter.

Property Configurations and Reading Values8:08
Learn how to read a version property from application.properties to externalize configuration, display it on the dashboard, and avoid hard coding in Java code.
Reading Environment Variables in Property Configuration Files12:05
Externalize configuration by using environment variables in property files. Hide sensitive data such as usernames and passwords from the code, loading them at runtime.

Installing the PostgreSQL Database and Driver7:53
Install a real Postgres database, switch from the embedded H2 to production-ready settings via application-test.properties, and add the Postgres driver in pom.xml for connectivity.
Configure Properties for Postgres Database23:33
Configure Postgres for a Spring Boot app by setting data source URL and credentials in application.properties, choosing initialization mode, and using schema SQL with sequences for production-ready persistence.

Setting Up Configurations for Integration Testing24:03
Set up integration testing in Spring Boot by decoupling configurations, using an in-memory H2 database for tests, and loading schema and data via test resources.
Using @SpringBootTest Annotation Correctly7:57
Learn how to correctly use the Spring Boot Test annotation for integration tests, align packaging structure, and ensure the test context loads with the appropriate runner and optional SQL scripts.
Integration Tests for Controllers/Views10:21
Demonstrates integration testing for controllers and views in a Spring Boot app using a test rest template on a random port, verifying the home page shows the version 3.3.3.

Deploy a Spring Application to AWS EC2 Server40:09
Deploy a spring application to aws ec2 by launching a linux instance and uploading a jar. Configure postgres, environment variables, and a production database for the app.
Working with Docker to Containerize Your Apps33:45
Explore docker containerization by building and running containers from images, understanding the image vs container distinction, and creating a Dockerfile to automate Java applications inside a lightweight, portable environment.
Building a Docker Image for a Spring Boot App and Running it in a Container24:58
Build a jar with maven, then create a docker image from a dockerfile using an environment variable version. Run the container with port mapping and monitor logs.
Setting up an AWS Cloud Hosted Postgres Database20:42
deploy a production-ready spring boot app by separating the app from the postgres database, using aws rds, and configuring jdbc url and credentials via environment variables.
Making a Production Ready Docker Image for Your Spring Boot App13:41
Build a production-ready docker image for a Spring Boot app that uses AWS RDS Postgres, keeping credentials and JDBC URL external and exposing port 8080.

Requirements

Student needs to know how to write basic applications in Java
Basics of SQL Databases

Description

Are you a Java developer eager to level up your skills with Spring?

Do you want to create scalable, secure, and production-ready applications using industry-standard tools like Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security, and more?

Have you felt frustrated with repetitive, shallow projects and longed for a hands-on, comprehensive learning experience that mirrors real-world challenges?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, you’re in the right place.

What Makes This Course Stand Out?

Comprehensive, Real-World Learning: Build an industry-grade full-stack Spring web application from scratch. This course goes beyond simple clones to deliver deep insights into building robust, enterprise-level software.
Step-by-Step, Hands-On Approach: Code along with practical examples covering every aspect of the Spring ecosystem—from Spring Framework 5 fundamentals to advanced topics like AOP, JPA, and RESTful API development.
Modern Tools & Best Practices: Master production deployment with AWS and containerization using Docker. Learn to integrate real databases like PostgreSQL and apply industry-relevant configurations for both development and integration testing.
Structured Learning for All Levels: Whether you’re a beginner or looking to enhance your existing Spring skills, this course provides a clear progression that transitions you from basic concepts to advanced application development.

Why Spring Is Essential for your Career?

Spring is, by far, the most popular framework for application development in the Java ecosystem. Nothing else even comes close. Why? Because it makes software development so much easier in Java. You can build webapps, mobile apps, desktop apps, batch and big data apps and services in a record time using Spring. Spring does a lot of things right, and it's getting better and better with each release. There aren't a lot of technologies with the kind of wide reach, stability and maturity of Spring, that still move fast and innovate. That's a really tough balance to hit, and Spring has been a leader in that space for over a decade.

Today, Spring, along with Boot, is a polished, modern and highly expressive framework that makes building apps like twitter almost trivial (easily passes the twitter test). So, the popularity of the Spring ecosystem is well deserved. If you're working in Java, you're very likely doing work with Spring because 90% of all Java projects use Spring!

This course will prepare you to become an expert on the Spring Framework. Together, we will build an industry standard Spring Web Application which will transition you from a beginner to an experienced and employable Spring Developer. We will build a real world application in which we will cover topics and practices that are used throughout the industry. You will type every line of code along with me, as I explain, to ensure that you fully comprehend the subject matter. I will be available to answer any questions that you may have, so you will never be stuck on a section, or have confused on any topic.

Topics covered in this course include:

Spring Framework 5
Spring Boot 2
Spring MVC
Maven
Spring Data CRUD Repositories
Thymeleaf
Hibernate
Spring Annotations
Using the Command Line to run Spring Boot Apps
Core Spring Concepts
Property Configurations
PostgreSQL Database
Integration Testing
Deploying our Spring Application to the AWS EC2 Server
Containerization using Docker
Spring AOP (Aspect Oriented Programming)
Spring Security
RESTFul Web Services API

KEY BENEFITS OF SPRING FRAMEWORK MASTERY

Mastering the Spring Framework is not just about learning a technology—it’s about unlocking the ability to build resilient, scalable applications that power today’s enterprises. By gaining in-depth knowledge of Spring Boot, MVC, Security, and more, you'll be equipped to tackle real-world challenges, streamline development processes, and significantly enhance your career prospects in the competitive IT landscape.

STUDENT REVIEWS

Don’t just take it from me, take it from other students who have taken this course. Here are reviews from real students who took this course:

★★★★★ Can't thank enough for this course! It's helping me a ton at my job! Great instructor!

★★★★★ The course material is very organized and to the point. Imtiaz is a very good instructor and he makes complex ideas very easy to grasp with to-the-point examples. Really liking the course so far.

★★★★★ Worth it, covers so many topics, beginner or expert you will learn new things or a new vision!

★★★★★ Simple and precise. Best course for Spring beyond Udemy and Yt if you want to see how to develop real time application, not just some surfaced examples. Teacher is thorough, slowly shows every step very clearly. Very professional. Bravo.

★★★★★ Absolutely has to be the best Spring web development course on Udemy!

★★★★★ Excellent course so far! The instructor does a fantastic job introducing small pieces at a time, and then slowly building upon the previous piece. At each step, we get to see the effects of the code we are writing.

★★★★★ First thing first, can I just say how captivating your voice is? Your voice is like music to human ears and the way you explain things is just captivating/soothing? Your style seems to be thorough, to the point and patient. I have just finished section 1 and so far the content has also been really good. I have not forgotten anything you've said so far and whatever code you've shown so far, I can write from the scratch without looking it up. So I have to say, I rate this course 5 out of 5.

★★★★★ The instructor tries his best to explain each action he is doing while coding. He tries his best to focus on what is important. His voice is very clear. He repeats the important points to set the focus on what you need to remember. He doesn’t make you lose time with non essential concepts which is good because you can see where you need to spend your learning time.

KEY TAKEAWAY

By the end of this course, you'll have built a complete, industry-standard Spring web application and acquired the skills to confidently design, develop, and deploy enterprise-grade applications. Enroll today and take the definitive step toward becoming a highly skilled Spring Developer!

Enroll today to learn how to build modern applications using the Spring Framework!

Who this course is for:

Students that want real-world experience in enterprise software development
Beginner level Java developers
Students that are sick of learning from building 20 little Twitter clones or todo list apps and want to actually master something at a deeper level!

Learn Spring 5, Boot 2, JPA, AOP, Web MVC, REST

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Getting Started13 lectures • 1hr 57min

Real-world Project + Thymeleaf, Spring Data JPA, and Entity Relationships8 lectures • 1hr 51min

Entity Relationship Annotations3 lectures • 59min

Seeding Databases using CommandLineRunner and SQL Files2 lectures • 27min

Javascript with Crud Repositories in Thymeleaf Webpages5 lectures • 1hr 13min

Diving Deeper into Core Spring Concepts4 lectures • 54min

Spring Properties Configuration Files and Environment Variables2 lectures • 20min

PostgreSQL Database Integration in a Spring Application2 lectures • 31min

Spring Integration Testing Separating Real Database vs. In-memory H2 Database3 lectures • 42min

Production Deployment on AWS EC2 + Containerizing using Docker + AWS RDS5 lectures • 2hr 13min

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