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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Google Cloud
Building Scalable Java Microservices with Spring Boot and Spring Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Application Deployment, Microservices, Google App Engine, Spring Framework, Cloud API, Spring Boot, Cloud Applications, Java, Kubernetes, Cloud Services, Software Architecture, Data Migration, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Performance Management, Containerization, Database Management, Event-Driven Programming
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, Spring Boot, Restful API, Web Services, JSON, Angular, Web Applications, Java, Java Programming, Software Architecture, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Extensible Markup Language (XML), Configuration Management
4.1
Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
212 reviews
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Status: Free Trial
LearnQuest
Spring Framework
Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Spring Framework, JUnit, Hibernate (Java), Model View Controller, Application Frameworks, Spring Boot, Load Balancing, Service Oriented Architecture, Restful API, Software Architecture, API Gateway, Cloud Computing Architecture, Software Design Patterns, Object-Relational Mapping, Web Services, Cloud Services, Databases, Unit Testing, Java Programming
3.9
Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
679 reviews
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
Status: New
Status: Free Trial
Status: AI skills
IBM
IBM Java Developer
Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Hibernate (Java), Cloud-Native Computing, GitHub, Software Architecture, ChatGPT, Web Development Tools, API Design, CI/CD, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Responsive Web Design, Object-Relational Mapping, Development Environment, Git (Version Control System), Java, Java Programming, Version Control, Professional Networking, Database Management, Software Design
4.6
Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
5.9K reviews
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
Status: Free Trial
Packt
Spring Boot Foundations
Skills you'll gain: Spring Boot, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Hibernate (Java), Restful API, Responsive Web Design, Web Applications, Java, Full-Stack Web Development, Object-Relational Mapping, Application Frameworks, IntelliJ IDEA, Model View Controller, Databases, Application Security
4.7
Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Status: Free Trial
Board Infinity
Java FullStack Developer
Skills you'll gain: Angular, HTML and CSS, Java Programming, User Interface (UI) Design, Web Design, Eclipse (Software), Restful API, Java, Front-End Web Development, Web Applications, JavaScript Frameworks, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Spring Framework, Model View Controller, Spring Boot, Software Design Patterns, Web Services, Integrated Development Environments, Javascript, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
4.4
Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
712 reviews
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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Status: New
Status: Free Trial
Board Infinity
Spring and Spring Boot Development
Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Spring Boot, Containerization, Docker (Software), Application Deployment, Software Documentation, API Design, Cloud Applications, Cloud-Native Computing, Amazon Web Services, Scalability, Application Programming Interface (API), OAuth, DevOps, Amazon CloudWatch, Java, CI/CD, Secure Coding, React.js, Java Programming
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
Status: Free Trial
Packt
Learn Spring Boot in 100 Steps - Beginner to Expert
Skills you'll gain: Spring Boot, Responsive Web Design, Software Testing, Test Case, Full-Stack Web Development, Data Access, Software Development Tools, Application Frameworks, IntelliJ IDEA, Model View Controller, Databases, Application Security, Software Design Patterns, SQL, JSON, Functional Design, Authentications
4.5
Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
Status: New
Status: Free Trial
Board Infinity
Advanced Spring Boot Development
Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Spring Boot, Cloud-Native Computing, OAuth, Java Programming
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Status: New
Status: Free Trial
Board Infinity
Foundations of Spring Boot & MVC Architecture
Skills you'll gain: Software Documentation, API Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Java, Secure Coding, Data Integrity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Status: Free Trial
Vanderbilt University
Scalable Microservices for Developers
Skills you'll gain: Microservices, IntelliJ IDEA, Systems Architecture, Software Architecture, Spring Framework, Restful API, Java Programming, Java, Web Applications, Application Programming Interface (API), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Integrated Development Environments, Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Object Oriented Design, Distributed Computing, Spring Boot, Service Oriented Architecture, Application Security, JSON
4.3
Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
53 reviews
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
Status: Free Trial
Board Infinity
Data Structures & Backend with Java
Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Spring Framework, Model View Controller, Java, Spring Boot, Web Services, Java Programming, Back-End Web Development, JSON, Web Applications, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Security
4.3
Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
117 reviews
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks