1. Introduction
Spring Boot is a Java-based framework that simplifies the Spring framework, providing tools to help developers easily create applications. This course will cover the basics of backend development using Spring Boot and delve into advanced techniques and best practices. The focus is on learning web application development through Spring Boot with hands-on experience in setting up the development environment, writing code, and example projects.
2. Development Environment
To use Spring Boot, the following development environment is required:
2.1 Required Software
- JDK (Java Development Kit): Spring Boot is developed in Java, so the JDK is necessary. JDK 11 or higher is recommended.
- IDE (Integrated Development Environment): It is recommended to use an IDE like IntelliJ IDEA, Eclipse, or Spring Tool Suite.
- Build Tool: You can manage project dependencies using Maven or Gradle.
2.2 Setting Up the Development Environment
- Install JDK: Download and install the JDK from the Oracle or OpenJDK website.
- Install IDE: Download and install the IDE on your local machine. For example, IntelliJ IDEA can be downloaded from the official website.
- Install Maven/Gradle: Follow the installation instructions for your chosen build tool.
3. Creating a Project
Spring Boot projects can be easily created. You can use Spring Initializr to choose the required dependencies and generate a project.
3.1 Using Spring Initializr
Visit Spring Initializr (https://start.spring.io/) to enter the project’s metadata and select the necessary dependencies. Then click the ‘Generate’ button to download the project as a ZIP file.
4. Example Code Repository Location
The example code used in this course is stored on GitHub. You can find it at the following link:
Spring Boot Example Code Repository
The repository includes example code for each lesson and instructions on how to run it. The code is updated periodically, and changes for each version can be viewed in the commit logs.
5. Asking Questions: GitHub Issues
If you have any questions or difficulties during the course, you can ask through the ‘Issues’ section on GitHub. Here are the steps to create an issue:
5.1 Creating an Issue
- Go to the repository page and click the ‘Issues’ tab.
- Click the ‘New Issue’ button to create a new issue.
- Enter the title and content. Describe the issue specifically and include code snippets if necessary.
- Click the ‘Submit new issue’ button to submit the issue.
5.2 Notes for Writing Issues
Please follow these guidelines for effective problem-solving:
- Write a clear title: Create a title that summarizes the content of the issue.
- Describe the situation: Specifically explain the conditions under which the issue occurred and the methods you attempted.
- Reproducibility: Provide the necessary information for others to reproduce the issue.
6. Conclusion
This post provided information on setting up the Spring Boot backend development environment and the example code repository. Feel free to ask questions through GitHub issues anytime during the course. In the next session, we will learn about developing RESTful APIs using Spring Boot. Thank you.