Learn Spring Boot in 100 Steps - Beginner to Expert

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Updated in May 2025. This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. Master Spring Boot, the powerful Java framework, with this comprehensive course. Start with Java and Eclipse setup, then explore Spring Boot fundamentals through hands-on projects and real-world examples. Learn to develop, configure, and deploy production-ready applications confidently. The course covers Spring Boot basics, REST API development, and web application implementation. Dive into advanced topics like autoconfiguration, JPA integration, testing, and security. Gain practical knowledge of Maven and Gradle to streamline your workflow. Later modules focus on JPA, Spring Security, and functional programming, with examples to build dynamic, data-driven applications. Ideal for developers seeking to enhance Java skills, the course includes foundational concepts to support beginners while offering depth for experienced programmers. Become proficient in building robust Spring Boot applications and best practices for testing and debugging.

Syllabus

Course 1: Spring Boot Foundations
Course 2: Testing and Advanced REST with Spring Boot
Course 3: Advanced Spring Concepts and Functional Programming

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