What is Spring Boot, and why is it important to learn?

Spring Boot is an open-source product created by Pivotal Software, a company specializing in application frameworks called Spring Frameworks. These frameworks are known for their popularity among Java users due to their support for web applications using the Java programming language. When it comes to Spring Frameworks, Spring Boot in particular is known for its default configurations, lessening the need for custom ones. It requires no code generation, speeding up the development process and an application’s time to market. Spring Boot is important to learn for any Application Developer specializing in Java. Thanks to its open-source nature, this application framework offers standard configurations approved by consensus of experts and Java community members. It provides Application Developers the ability to begin working on an application with fewer delays in the process.

Can I take free Spring Boot courses on Coursera?

Yes. You can start learning Spring Boot on Coursera for free in two ways: Preview the first module of many Spring Boot courses at no cost. This includes video lessons, readings, graded assignments, and Coursera Coach (where available). Start a 7-day free trial for Specializations or Coursera Plus. This gives you full access to all course content across eligible programs within the timeframe of your trial. If you want to keep learning, earn a certificate in Spring Boot, or unlock full course access after the preview or trial, you can upgrade or apply for financial aid.

What jobs can you get in Spring Boot?

In recent years, Spring Boot has been on the radar of Java Developers and employers alike. According to staffing-solution company Collabera, Spring Boot is a skill that top candidates for Java Development should possess . The fact that big names like Netflix use Spring Boot as the basis of their SOA reflects how high-profile and in-demand the skill really is. Spring Boot users can expect a nice salary to boot as well—according to Neuvoo, the average Java Developer using Spring Boot earns $120,000 per year in the U.S . Spring Boot is highly applicable to Java Developers and Developers alike, and it’s useful to a number of other titles including Microservice Developer, API Engineer, UI Developer, Technical Writer, Full-Stack Web Developer, Backend Developer, Product Manager, UX Developer, and others that are related.

What skills or experience do I need to already have before starting to learn Spring Boot?

You should have experience using both core Java and advanced Java before starting to learn Spring Boot since it's a Java-based web application and microservices development tool. You'll also benefit from having basic skills in MySQL, SQLPlus, HTML, CSS, Maven, RESTful, and Gradle. You should consider learning the Spring Framework as well as an IDE (Spring Tool Suite) to be prepared to learn Spring Boot as well.

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Status: Preview
Google Cloud
Building Scalable Java Microservices with Spring Boot and Spring Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Application Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Applications, Spring Boot, Kubernetes, Java, Software Architecture, Data Migration, Cloud Services, Application Performance Management, Application Programming Interface (API), Databases
4.3
Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
1.3K reviews
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Status: Free Trial
LearnQuest
Spring MVC, Spring Boot and Rest Controllers
Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Spring Framework, Restful API, Spring Boot, Web Services, JSON, YAML, Java, Web Applications, Configuration Management, Angular, Java Programming, Application Frameworks, Software Architecture, Extensible Markup Language (XML)
4.1
Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
216 reviews
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Status: New
Status: Free Trial
EDUCBA
Java Spring Boot
Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Application Development, Redis, Java, Application Design, Hibernate (Java), JUnit, Web Development, Database Development, Application Security, Performance Tuning, Command-Line Interface
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Status: Free Trial
Status: AI skills
IBM
IBM Java Developer
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Software Development Life Cycle, Cloud-Native Computing, Software Architecture, Hibernate (Java), Database Design, Responsive Web Design, Docker (Software), Containerization, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Microservices, CI/CD, Restful API, Java Programming, Engineering Software, Version Control, Database Management, Software Design
4.6
Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
6.3K reviews
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
Status: New
Status: Free Trial
Board Infinity
Spring and Spring Boot Development
Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Jenkins, Docker (Software), Containerization, Spring Boot, Scalability, OAuth, Amazon CloudWatch, Application Deployment, Back-End Web Development, Software Documentation, DevOps, Java, API Gateway, Database Design, Configuration Management, Java Programming, Relational Databases, Application Programming Interface (API), React.js
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
Status: Free Trial
LearnQuest
Spring Framework
Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, Microservices, JUnit, Model View Controller, Hibernate (Java), Restful API, Application Frameworks, Spring Boot, Software Architecture, API Gateway, Web Services, Java Programming, Object-Relational Mapping, Transaction Processing, Java, Service Oriented Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, JSON, YAML, Load Balancing
3.9
Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
685 reviews
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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Status: Free Trial
Packt
Spring Boot Foundations
Skills you'll gain: Spring Boot, Hibernate (Java), Web Applications, Application Development, Application Deployment, Restful API, Application Frameworks, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Development Environment, Model View Controller, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), UI Components, Authentications, Databases
4.7
Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Status: Free Trial
Packt
Learn Spring Boot in 100 Steps - Beginner to Expert
Skills you'll gain: Spring Boot, Application Development, Application Deployment, Application Frameworks, Software Testing, Test Case, Development Environment, Model View Controller, API Design, Software Development Tools, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), UI Components, Data Access, Authentications, SQL, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), JSON, Functional Design, Databases
4.6
Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
Status: New
Status: Free Trial
EDUCBA
Spring Boot Web Development with Java
Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Apache Maven, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Model View Controller, Unit Testing, Microservices, Application Development, Redis, Restful API, YAML, Java, Java Programming, MongoDB, Application Deployment, Application Design, NoSQL, Ajax, Hibernate (Java), Software Testing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Status: Free Trial
Board Infinity
Java FullStack Developer
Skills you'll gain: Angular, HTML and CSS, Data Structures, Spring Boot, Eclipse (Software), Restful API, Java Programming, JavaScript Frameworks, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Model View Controller, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Java, Front-End Web Development, Spring Framework, Object Oriented Design, Web Services, Integrated Development Environments, Software Design Patterns, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Javascript
4.4
Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
759 reviews
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
Status: New
Status: Free Trial
EDUCBA
Java Spring Boot - Advanced
Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, YAML, MongoDB, Application Deployment, NoSQL, Ajax, Software Architecture, Java, Development Environment, Scalability, Load Balancing, Data Integration, Restful API, Configuration Management, Application Performance Management, Continuous Deployment, Web Applications, Javascript and jQuery
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Status: New
Status: Free Trial
Pearson
Full-Stack React with Spring Boot
Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Spring Boot, Full-Stack Web Development, React.js, IntelliJ IDEA, Object-Relational Mapping, Web Services, JavaScript Frameworks, Integrated Development Environments, Front-End Web Development, YAML, Web Applications, Back-End Web Development, Data Access, User Interface (UI), MongoDB, Application Programming Interface (API), UI Components, JSON, Databases
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks