Spring Boot REST API Development and Testing

Building reliable and maintainable backend services is crucial in modern software development. This course will guide you from foundational concepts to practical application, enabling you to design, implement, and thoroughly test professional-grade RESTful web services ready for deployment. What you'll learn: * Understand core REST principles and best practices for API design * Build robust RESTful APIs using Spring Boot, including controllers, services, and data repositories * Implement effective unit, integration, and API testing strategies for Spring Boot applications * Apply modern error handling, validation, and security concepts in RESTful services * Practice designing and consuming REST APIs following industry standards and patterns * Configure and use Testcontainers for integration testing with external services like databases The course begins with essential Spring Boot setup and REST fundamentals, progressing to hands-on API development, comprehensive testing methodologies, and deployment considerations. This course is designed for beginners in backend development or those new to Spring Boot and REST who want to build a strong foundation in API creation and testing. No prior experience with Spring Boot or advanced API concepts is required. Start your journey to becoming a proficient Spring Boot API developer.