How to Use Java Records with Spring Boot

Learn how to use Java Records in Spring Boot for cleaner, more maintainable code. Explore real-world examples with DTOs, request/response models, and tips for best practices.

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Introduction to Java record

Java 14 introduced the Java record feature (as a preview) and officially introduced it in Java 16. A Java record is a special class used to store immutable data.

📌 Key Features of Java record:
✔ Immutable fields – Cannot be modified after creation.
✔ Auto-generated constructor, getters, toString(), equals(), and hashCode().
✔ Ideal for DTOs, API responses, and data modeling.

Declaring a Simple record (Employee Example)

public record Employee(int id, String firstName, String lastName, String email) {}

📌 What this automatically generates:

// Equivalent traditional Java class
public final class Employee {
    private final int id;
    private final String…