Spring Boot Starter Modules Explained | Auto-Configuration Guide

Learn about Spring Boot Starter modules and how they simplify dependency management and auto-configuration. Discover different Spring Boot Starters for web, security, JPA, and more.

🚀 Introduction to Spring Boot Starter Modules

Spring Boot Starter Modules are pre-configured dependency packages that help developers quickly integrate features without manually configuring each library.

✅ Why Use Spring Boot Starter Modules?
✔ Simplifies Dependency Management — No need to add multiple dependencies manually.
✔ Enables Auto-Configuration — Automatically configures beans based on the starter module.
✔ Reduces Boilerplate Code — Saves time by handling default configurations.
✔ Improves Maintainability — Ensures consistent setup across different projects.

📌 In this guide, you’ll learn:
✅ What Spring Boot Starters are and how they work.
✅ Common Spring Boot Starter modules and their usage.
✅ How to customize auto-configuration in starters.

1️⃣ What Are Spring Boot Starter Modules?