Hands-On Spring Boot Tutorials for Beginners: Step-by-Step Guide
Introduction Spring Boot is the most popular framework for building Java backend applications today. It removes complex configuration and helps beginners start building real applications quickly. If you are new to Spring Boot or Java backend development, this hands-on tutorial will guide you from zero to a working REST API , using simple examples and real-world practices. In this blog, you will learn: How Spring Boot works How to create your first Spring Boot project How to build REST APIs How to connect a database How to test and run your application Prerequisites Before starting, make sure you have: Basic knowledge of Java JDK 17 or later installed An IDE (IntelliJ IDEA / Eclipse / VS Code) Maven or Gradle No prior Spring knowledge is required. Step 1: What Is Spring Boot? Spring Boot is a framework that helps you build standalone, production-ready Java applications with minimal configuration. Key advantages: Embedded server (no Tom...