Overview
In today’s fast-growing digital era, backend development skills are essential for building scalable and industry-ready software solutions. This course is designed to bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world software development practices.
This “Code Smart with Spring Boot” course is designed to provide a strong foundation in building modern, production-ready Java applications using Spring Boot.Through a combination of theory and hands-on practice, participants will learn how to develop scalable backend applications, understand real-world project structures, and implement best practices used in the software industry.
- “Code Smart with Spring Boot” is a short-term, industry-oriented training program focused on developing modern backend applications using Spring Boot, one of the most widely used Java frameworks for web and enterprise applications.
- Spring Boot simplifies Java development by enabling developers to create standalone, production-grade applications with minimal configuration, allowing faster and more efficient development.
- This training program provides a strong foundation in building modern, production-ready Java applications using Spring Boot through a blend of conceptual understanding and hands-on implementation.
- Participants will learn how to:
- Develop scalable and robust backend applications
- Design RESTful APIs for real-world use cases
- Work with databases using Spring Data JPA
- Understand project architecture and layered design
- Implement industry-standard coding practices
The course follows a practical, project-based learning approach, where students will work on real-time applications to strengthen their development and problem-solving skills.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to design, develop, test, and deploy complete backend systems confidently, making them industry-ready for software development roles.
Our Trainers
Reenu Tomar
A hands-on Spring Boot workshop designed to introduce participants to building RESTful web applications using Java, covering core concepts, project structure, and real-time development practices.
Modules
Day 1: Introduction to Spring & Spring Boot
Topics Covered:
• What is Spring Framework?
• Problems with traditional Java development
• Introduction to Spring Boot
• Advantages of Spring Boot
• Spring Boot Architecture
• Setting up development environment
Hands-on:
• Install tools (Spring Tool Suite / IntelliJ / Eclipse)
• Create first Spring Boot project
Outcome:
• Understand why Spring Boot is used
• Able to create a basic project
Day 2: Spring Boot Project Structure & Basics
Topics Covered:
• Understanding project structure
• @SpringBootApplication annotation
• Main class execution flow
• application.properties / application.yml
• Running application
Hands-on:
• Create Hello World application
Outcome:
• Understand project flow and basic annotations
Day 3: REST API Development
Topics Covered:
• What is REST?
• HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE)
• @RestController, @GetMapping, @PostMapping
• Request & Response handling
• Path variables & request parameters
Hands-on:
• Create REST APIs (Get and Add data)
Outcome:
• Build basic REST APIs
Day 4: Dependency Injection & Beans
Topics Covered:
• IoC (Inversion of Control)
• Dependency Injection
• @Component, @Service, @Repository
• @Autowired
• Bean lifecycle
Hands-on:
• Create service layer
• Use dependency injection
Outcome:
• Understand layered architecture
Day 5: Database Integration (Spring Data JPA)
Topics Covered:
• Introduction to JPA & Hibernate
• Entity class (@Entity)
• Repository interface (JpaRepository)
• CRUD operations
• Database configuration
Hands-on:
• Connect to database
• Perform CRUD operations
Outcome:
• Store and retrieve data
Day 6: Exception Handling & Validation
Topics Covered:
• Exception handling in Spring Boot
• @ControllerAdvice, @ExceptionHandler
• Validation using @Valid
• Common annotations (@NotNull, @Size)
Hands-on:
• Add validation to APIs
• Handle exceptions globally
Outcome:
• Build robust applications
Day 7: Mini Project + Deployment Basics
Topics Covered:
• Mini project (Student/Employee Management System)
• API testing using Postman
• Packaging (JAR)
• Deployment basics
Hands-on:
• Complete mini project with CRUD, DB, validation
Outcomes
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Understand the fundamentals of Spring Framework and Spring Boot
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Explain the concept of dependency injection and inversion of control
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Describe REST architecture and HTTP methods
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Develop and run Spring Boot applications
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Build RESTful APIs using Spring Boot annotations
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Perform CRUD operations using Spring Data JPA
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Connect applications with databases (MySQL/H2)
FAQs
1. What is Spring Boot?
Spring Boot is a framework built on top of the Spring Framework that simplifies the development of Java applications by providing auto-configuration, embedded servers, and ready-to-use features.
2. Who should take this course?
This course is ideal for:
- B.Tech / BCA / MCA students
- Freshers preparing for software jobs
- Developers new to backend development
3. What are the prerequisites for this course?
Basic knowledge of:
- Java programming
- Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts
- Basic understanding of databases (optional but helpful)
4. Do I need prior experience in Spring Framework?
No, this course is designed for beginners and covers concepts from scratch.
5. Which tools/software are required?
- Java JDK (8 or above)
- IDE (Eclipse / IntelliJ / Spring Tool Suite)
- Maven or Gradle
- Postman (for API testing)
