Creating Your First Spring Boot Project: Complete Guide for Beginners

Table of Contents Why Spring Boot Changed Java Development? What You Will Learn Setting Up Creating the Project: Three Possible Ways Understanding the Project Structure The Main Class: The Heart of the Application Running for the First Time Creating Your First REST API Working with JSON: The Modern Web Standard Creating a Resource List Customizing Configurations Organizing Code: Layered Architecture Next Steps in Your Journey Golden Tips for Beginners Complementary Resources Conclusion 1. Why Spring Boot Changed Java Development? Imagine being able to create a complete web application in Java without having to configure dozens of XML files or getting lost in complex configurations. This was exactly the dream of every Java developer a few years ago — and Spring Boot made it a reality. ...

October 4, 2025 · 11 min · 2140 words · Angelo Brandão