Java Backend Development: Building Services with Spring Boot and SQL

Java and Spring Boot form the backbone of countless enterprise applications worldwide. Start your journey into professional backend development by mastering this powerful and highly sought-after technology stack. This course provides a comprehensive, text-based introduction to building functional web services from the ground up. You will gain practical skills in writing clean Java code, setting up RESTful APIs with Spring Boot, managing data persistence with SQL, and collaborating effectively using Git. What you'll learn: * Understand foundational Java concepts, including modern features like records and lambda expressions. * Build complete RESTful API endpoints using the Spring Boot framework. * Apply essential version control practices using Git, including branching and merging workflows. * Practice writing and executing fundamental SQL queries for data manipulation and retrieval. * Configure data persistence layers using Spring Data JPA for seamless database interaction. * Learn the essential concepts of containerization (Docker) and how it applies to deploying Java backend services. The material begins with core Java programming concepts and structured version control before moving into setting up your first Spring Boot application. You will then integrate database connectivity and learn to structure your backend projects professionally. This course is designed specifically for beginners with no prior experience in Java or backend development. No programming knowledge is required to start reading and practicing the exercises. Begin mastering the skills needed to create powerful backend applications today.