Java REST APIs with Spring, Hibernate, and Class Table Inheritance

Many modern applications require managing complex data hierarchies and exposing them through clean, efficient APIs. Mastering how to map these intricate object models to a relational database is a critical skill for backend development. This course teaches you to build a robust resource tier for Java applications, focusing on the class table inheritance pattern to manage complex data models with Spring and Hibernate, and expose them via RESTful APIs. By completing this course, you will gain the foundational knowledge and practical skills to design, implement, and test a scalable resource tier, enabling you to confidently build sophisticated data-driven applications. What you'll learn: * Understand foundational concepts of object-relational mapping (ORM) and data modeling principles. * Apply the class table inheritance strategy in Hibernate for polymorphic entity relationships. * Design and implement RESTful API endpoints using Spring Web and Spring Data JPA. * Manage data persistence and transactions effectively with Spring and Hibernate. * Build basic test cases for RESTful endpoints and service layers using modern Java testing frameworks. * Explore best practices for API versioning and data transfer object (DTO) patterns. The course begins with core ORM principles and gradually moves into the practical application of class table inheritance. You will then learn to build and expose these models through well-structured RESTful APIs, culminating in guidance on testing and API design considerations. This course is for new Java developers, backend engineers, or anyone starting with Spring and Hibernate who wants to master data modeling for RESTful services. No prior experience with Spring, Hibernate, or REST is required, though basic Java programming knowledge is essential. Start building your foundational skills for enterprise-grade Java applications.