Building REST APIs with Spring Boot and Kotlin

Modern server-side development demands clean, concise code paired with reliable frameworks. Kotlin combined with Spring Boot provides an efficient, type-safe stack for creating high-performance REST APIs. This written course guides you through building functional web applications from scratch. You will gain a clear understanding of backend architecture, dependency management, and controller design using modern Kotlin patterns. What you'll learn: - Understand core Spring Boot architecture and Kotlin backend fundamentals - Configure project builds and dependencies using Gradle Kotlin DSL - Design RESTful endpoints to handle HTTP requests and JSON responses - Apply modern Kotlin features like data classes and asynchronous coroutines for cleaner backend code - Implement request validation, custom exception handling, and HTTP status codes - Practice testing endpoints using standard Spring Boot testing frameworks. The course begins with essential backend terminology, fundamental concepts, and project configuration before progressing to request handling, data mapping, and RESTful service architecture. You will work through detailed written explanations and code examples to solidify your skills. Designed for beginner developers and programmers looking to transition into Kotlin backend engineering. No prior experience with Spring Boot or Kotlin is required. Start reading today to build your backend development skills.