Java (Spring Boot)

This training program targets developers who possess experience with multiple backend frameworks. This program will use your current understanding to speed up your learning of Spring Boot which provides developers an effective framework for creating enterprise-grade Java-based modern applications and scalable systems.

Learning Objectives

Students will achieve these learning objectives when this module finishes:

1. Master essential elements which constitute the framework of Spring Boot.
2. Construct RESTful APIs and microservices through implementation of Spring Boot.
3. Implement Spring Boot solutions that connect databases, security and third-party systems.
4. Discuss the differences and similarities between Spring Boot framework and alternative frameworks (Django, Laravel and Rails).
5. Deploy and monitor Spring Boot applications in production environments.

Weekly Breakdown

Module 1: Spring Boot Fundamentals

• Topics Covered:
  • Introduction to Spring Boot and its advantages over traditional Java frameworks.
  • Comparison with other frameworks (Django, Laravel, Rails).
  • Setting up a Spring Boot project using Spring Initializr.
  • Understanding Dependency Injection and Inversion of Control (IoC).
  • Building a simple REST API with Spring Boot.
• Hands-On Lab:
  • Create a basic CRUD API for a “To-Do” application.

Module 2: Advanced Spring Boot Features

• Topics Covered:
  • Working with Spring Data JPA for database integration.
  • Implementing validation and exception handling.
  • Using Spring Boot Actuator for application monitoring.
  • Caching with Spring Boot (Redis, Ehcache).
  • Asynchronous programming with @Async and CompletableFuture.
• Hands-On Lab:
  • Build a blog application with user authentication and database integration.

Module 3: Microservices and Cloud Integration

• Topics Covered:
  • Introduction to microservices architecture.
  • Building microservices with Spring Boot and Spring Cloud.
  • Service discovery with Eureka and API Gateway with Zuul.
  • Configuring and deploying Spring Boot applications on cloud platforms (AWS, Heroku).
  • Containerization with Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes.
• Hands-On Lab:
  • Create a microservice-based e-commerce application with product and order services.

Module 4: Security, Testing, and Deployment

• Topics Covered:
  • Securing Spring Boot applications with Spring Security (JWT, OAuth2).
  • Writing unit and integration tests with JUnit and Mockito.
  • Performance optimization and profiling.
  • CI/CD pipelines for Spring Boot applications.
  • Best practices for production-ready Spring Boot applications.
• Hands-On Lab:
  • Secure the blog application from Week 2 and deploy it to a cloud platform.

Key Deliverables

1. Project:  The project entails constructing a functioning e-commerce solution featuring microservices architecture, protected APIs and cloud deployment.
2. Quizzes: Weekly quizzes to reinforce concepts.
3. Code Reviews: Includes code reviews conducted by both peers and instructors for best practices.

Tools and Technologies

• IDE: IntelliJ IDEA or VS Code with Java extensions.
• Build Tool: Maven or Gradle.
• Database: PostgreSQL or MySQL.
• Version Control: Git and GitHub.
• Cloud Platforms: AWS, Heroku, or Google Cloud.

Why This Module?

This instructional segment connects your current backend framework experience with Spring Boot abilities to help you work with Java-based development. Your training at this stage will prepare you to develop applications with Spring Boot that are secure, production-ready and scalable in size.