Dive into the diverse and powerful world of the Spring ecosystem with this all-encompassing course. From understanding the foundational Spring Framework to mastering JPA, Hibernate, and even functional programming in Java, this course is your gateway to becoming a Spring expert.
Advanced Spring Concepts and Functional Programming
Advanced Spring Concepts and Functional Programming
This course is part of Learn Spring Boot in 100 Steps - Beginner to Expert Specialization
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Intermediate level
Recommended experience
5 hours to complete
3 weeks at 1 hour a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
Build modular and scalable applications using the Spring Framework.
Integrate JPA and Hibernate with Spring Boot for database management.
Write concise, efficient Java programs with functional programming techniques.
Leverage Spring modules to simplify application development.
Skills you'll gain
- Software Development
- Spring Framework
- Object Oriented Design
- Hibernate (Java)
- Object-Relational Mapping
- Computer Programming
- Java
- Software Engineering
- Application Development
- Back-End Web Development
- Java Programming
- Database Development
- Front-End Web Development
- Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
- Spring Boot
- Application Frameworks
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5 assignments
Taught in English
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There are 4 modules in this course
In this module, we will introduce the Spring Framework and its core concepts, guiding beginners through setting up a project and exploring key features. We'll progressively learn about coupling in programming and see how Spring facilitates loose coupling. Additionally, we'll delve into dependency injection, Spring modules, and popular Spring projects to build a strong foundation.
What's included
16 videos2 readings1 assignment
In this module, we will explore how to integrate JPA and Hibernate into a Spring Boot application, covering the essential steps to set up and use these technologies effectively. We’ll learn to manage data with Spring JDBC, dive into advanced JPA features, and understand the distinctions between Hibernate and JPA for strategic decision-making in your projects.
What's included
12 videos1 assignment
In this module, we will summarize the course content, revisiting the key takeaways from each section. You'll reflect on your journey and be equipped with the confidence to apply Spring and JPA concepts to build scalable and efficient applications.
What's included
1 video1 assignment
In this module, we will introduce you to functional programming with Java, a powerful paradigm emphasizing clean, concise, and efficient coding. Through a mix of theory and practice, we’ll cover Lambdas, Streams, and other core features, culminating in a quick review of the concepts to solidify your understanding.
What's included
9 videos1 reading2 assignments
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