Spring MVC for Developers: Techniques and Best Practices

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Spring MVC for Developers: Techniques and Best Practices

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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21 hours to complete

3 weeks at 7 hours a week

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

21 hours to complete

3 weeks at 7 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Configure and set up a basic Spring MVC application, including controllers, views, and models.
Implement data binding, form handling, and validation techniques in Spring MVC applications.
Apply best practices for exception handling and request interception in Spring MVC.

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There are 4 modules in this course

Course Description:

This course provides a comprehensive guide to developing robust web applications using the Spring MVC framework. Participants will learn the fundamentals of the Model-View-Controller (MVC) architecture, including setting up a Spring MVC project, creating controllers, views, and models, and handling requests. The course covers advanced topics such as data binding, form handling, validation, exception handling, and interceptors. Through practical demos and real-world examples, learners will gain the skills to build scalable, maintainable, and efficient web applications using Spring MVC. Learning Objectives: Define the Model-View-Controller (MVC) architecture and its role in web application development. Configure and set up a basic Spring MVC application, including controllers, views, and models. Implement data binding, form handling, and validation techniques in Spring MVC applications. Apply best practices for exception handling and request interception in Spring MVC. Target Audience: This course is designed for Java developers, backend developers, software engineers, and web developers who want to master the Spring MVC framework for building modern web applications. It is also suitable for system analysts, technical leads, and project managers looking to enhance their understanding of Spring MVC's capabilities and best practices in web development.

In this module, you will gain a solid foundation in the Model-View-Controller (MVC) architecture and its implementation in Spring MVC. Starting with an understanding of the MVC pattern, you'll move on to setting up a basic Spring MVC application. You will also learn how to create controllers, views, and models, and how to handle requests effectively.

What's included

18 videos5 readings5 assignments1 discussion prompt

18 videosTotal 88 minutes

Introduction to the Course2 minutesPreview module
Meet your Instructor1 minute
Understanding the Model-View-Controller (MVC) Architecture1 minute
Introduction to MVC Architecture6 minutes
MVC in Web Development4 minutes
Real-world Examples of MVC4 minutes
Setting up a basic Spring MVC application1 minute
Setting up Maven Web Project10 minutes
Configuring Your First Spring MVC Project8 minutes
Spring MVC Hello World Project 9 minutes
Creating controllers, views, and models - Overview1 minute
Building Models in Spring MVC3 minutes
Creating Controllers in Spring MVC4 minutes
Designing Views in Spring MVC4 minutes
Overview of Request mapping and handling in Spring MVC1 minute
Understanding Request Mapping4 minutes
Handling Requests in Spring MVC9 minutes
Advanced Request Mapping8 minutes

5 readingsTotal 135 minutes

Syllabus15 minutes
Read More About Model-View-Controller (MVC) Architecture30 minutes
Read More About Setting up a Basic Spring MVC Application30 minutes
Read More About Creating Controllers, Views, and Models30 minutes
Read More About Request Mapping and Handling in Spring MVC30 minutes

5 assignmentsTotal 180 minutes

Graded Quiz: Introduction to Spring MVC60 minutes
Practice Quiz: Understanding the Model-View-Controller (MVC) architecture30 minutes
Practice Quiz: Setting up a basic Spring MVC application30 minutes
Practice Quiz: Creating controllers, views, and models30 minutes
Practice Quiz: Request mapping and handling in Spring MVC30 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

Meet and Greet10 minutes

This module focuses on the development of web applications using Spring MVC. You will learn how to bind models and views using controllers, configure and customize ViewResolvers, and manage WebApplicationContext. Additionally, you will get hands-on experience with creating a CRUD application using Spring MVC.

What's included

16 videos4 readings5 assignments

16 videosTotal 59 minutes

Overview of Binding Model and View using Controller1 minutePreview module
Model-View Binding Basics3 minutes
Passing Data Between Model and View7 minutes
Advanced Binding Techniques8 minutes
Overview of View Resolvers in Spring MVC1 minute
Introduction to ViewResolvers2 minutes
Configuring ViewResolvers5 minutes
Custom ViewResolvers2 minutes
WebApplicationContext in Spring MVC: Overview1 minute
Understanding WebApplicationContext2 minutes
Configuring WebApplicationContext3 minutes
Using WebApplicationContext4 minutes
Example of Spring MVC CRUD 1 minute
Introduction to CRUD Operations3 minutes
Creating a CRUD Application8 minutes
CRUD Best Practices2 minutes

4 readingsTotal 120 minutes

Read More About Binding Model and View Using Controller30 minutes
Read More About ViewResolvers in Spring MVC30 minutes
Read More About WebApplicationContext in Spring MVC30 minutes
Read More About Spring MVC CRUD 30 minutes

5 assignmentsTotal 180 minutes

Graded Quiz: Developing Web Application with Spring MVC60 minutes
Practice Quiz: Binding Model and View using Controller30 minutes
Practice Quiz: View Resolvers in Spring MVC30 minutes
Practice Quiz: WebApplicationContext in Spring MVC30 minutes
Practice Quiz: Spring MVC CRUD Example30 minutes

In this module, you will delve into form handling and validation in Spring MVC. You will learn about data binding in forms, using MVC form tags, and implementing form validation with both the Validation API and custom validators. This module will equip you with the skills to ensure your forms are robust and user-friendly.

What's included

12 videos3 readings4 assignments

12 videosTotal 45 minutes

Spring MVC forms Binding: Overview1 minutePreview module
Binding Basics3 minutes
Data Binding in Spring MVC4 minutes
Advanced Form Binding6 minutes
Overview of MVC Forms Tags0 minutes
Introduction to MVC Form Tags3 minutes
Using Form Tags5 minutes
Custom Form Tags4 minutes
Form Validation with Validation API: Overview1 minute
Introduction to Validation API2 minutes
Implementing Form Validation9 minutes
Advanced Validation Techniques3 minutes

3 readingsTotal 90 minutes

Read More About Spring MVC Forms Binding30 minutes
Read More About MVC Forms Tags30 minutes
Read More About Form Validation with Validation API30 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 150 minutes

Graded Quiz: Form Handling and Validation60 minutes
Practice Quiz: Spring MVC forms Binding30 minutes
Practice Quiz: MVC Forms Tags30 minutes
Practice Quiz: Form Validation with Validation API30 minutes

This module covers advanced topics in Spring MVC, including exception handling, request interceptors, and security integration. You will learn how to handle exceptions effectively, use interceptors for request processing, redirect model attributes, and integrate Spring Security to protect your web applications.

What's included

9 videos2 readings3 assignments

9 videosTotal 24 minutes

Overview of Exception Handling in Spring MVC1 minutePreview module
Introduction to Exception Handling2 minutes
Using SimpleMappingExceptionResolver6 minutes
Advanced Exception Handling3 minutes
Spring MVC Intercepting Requests - Overview 1 minute
Introduction to Handler Interceptors1 minute
Implementing Handler Interceptors2 minutes
Advanced Intercepting Techniques3 minutes
Course Closure - Gratitude !0 minutes

2 readingsTotal 60 minutes

Read More About Exception Handling in Spring MVC30 minutes
Read More About Spring MVC Intercepting Requests30 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 120 minutes

Graded Quiz: Exception Handling, Interceptors, and Security60 minutes
Practice Quiz: Exception Handling in Spring MVC30 minutes
Practice Quiz: Spring MVC Intercepting Requests30 minutes

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Spring MVC for Developers: Techniques and Best Practices

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Details to know

See how employees at top companies are mastering in-demand skills

Build your subject-matter expertise

Earn a career certificate

There are 4 modules in this course

Introduction to Spring MVC

What's included

Developing Web Application with Spring MVC

What's included

Form Handling and Validation

What's included

Exception Handling, Interceptors, and Security

What's included

Instructor

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