Spring Boot is an open-source Java-based framework that makes it easier to create and run Java applications. It is built on top of the Spring Framework and provides an easier and faster way to set up, configure, and run both simple and web-based applications. Some key features of Spring Boot include:
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Opinionated View: Spring Boot takes an opinionated view of the Spring platform and third-party libraries so that developers can get started with minimum fuss.
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Minimal Configuration: Most Spring Boot applications need minimal Spring configuration, and it eliminates the heavy lifting of configuration that is required for setting up most Spring-based apps.
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Starter Dependencies: Spring Boot provides opinionated starter dependencies to simplify build configuration.
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Production-Ready Features: Spring Boot provides production-ready features such as metrics, health checks, and externalized configuration.
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RAD Capabilities: Spring Boot facilitates Rapid Application Development (RAD) capabilities.
Spring Boot is particularly useful for software engineers developing web apps and microservices. It is designed to reduce development, unit test, and integration test time, and it increases productivity. Overall, Spring Boot provides an easier, quicker path to set up, configure, and run apps.
