Chapter 1: What is Spring Boot? | Spring Boot Course

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Introduction

In this chapter, we will explore what Spring Boot is, its key features, and why it has become a popular choice for building Java applications. We will delve into how Spring Boot simplifies the development process by handling most of the boilerplate configuration for you, allowing you to focus on writing business logic.

Spring Boot has transformed Java development by making it faster, easier, and more efficient. If you’ve ever struggled with lengthy configurations in Spring Framework, Spring Boot is the game-changer you’ve been waiting for.

Companies like Netflix, Amazon, and PayPal use Spring Boot to build scalable, high-performance microservices.

If you’re new to Spring Boot, start by building a simple RESTful API and experience how it simplifies Java development.

Let’s quickly take a look at what the Spring Framework is, what the challenges of using the Spring Framework are, and how Spring Boot solves them.

What is the Spring Framework?