Study Guide for Spring
A study guide to master the Spring Framework fundamentals and advanced topics.
Master Spring the smart way with a theory-first guide organized around real-world Spring Framework competencies. Clear explanations, annotated code, and simple diagrams build strong mental models—so you learn faster and feel confident when validating your knowledge (no practice questions, just the essentials).
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Disclaimer: This book is an independent resource and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Broadcom Inc., VMware, or their affiliates. Spring® is a trademark of Broadcom Inc. and/or its subsidiaries. The author has endeavored to use the Spring Marks in a manner that does not imply Broadcom's affiliation with or endorsement, sponsorship, or support of any product or service.
HANDS-ON THEORY GUIDE FOR THE SPRING FRAMEWORK
This hands-on, theory-first guide helps you master the Spring Framework fundamentals and advanced topics, and prepare for Spring-related professional assessments. Each section turns dense documentation into plain language with diagrams, annotated code, and “gotcha” notes—so you can study efficiently and apply the concepts in real projects.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
• Spring Core: configuration styles, component scanning, bean lifecycle, AOP
• Data: JDBC, transactions demystified, Spring Data with Spring Boot
• Web: building RESTful services with Spring MVC
• Testing: unit, slice, integration, MockMvc concepts and when to use them
• Security: authentication/authorization flows, method security
• Spring Boot: auto-configuration, properties & profiles, actuator
WHAT’S INSIDE
• Objective-by-objective theory with concise explanations
• Production-minded code snippets and architecture diagrams
• Tip callouts for common pitfalls and tricky questions
• Quick-reference tables and end-of-chapter summaries
• Links to companion resources for deeper study
WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR
Java developers who want a rigorous, no-fluff, theory-first path to mastering Spring—and who also want to rehearse with exam-style objectives while strengthening real-world Spring skills.
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About the Author
Vincent VAUBAN
Vincent Vauban is a senior Java full-stack consultant at Zenika Lille, VMware vExpert, and Spring Professional certified. For 15+ years, he has built and operated production systems with Spring Boot, Kafka, and Kubernetes, with a focus on observability (Datadog), event interoperability (CloudEvents), and secure, cost-efficient delivery. Vincent teaches thousands of developers on Udemy and writes the Java Fullstack Newsletter, sharing practical guidance on Spring and modern Java. An active member of the French Java community, he regularly gives talks and workshops. This theory-first guide maps the certification objectives to real-world understanding—clear, concise, and production-minded. (Independent work; not affiliated with VMware or the Spring Team.)
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