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Master Java Web Services and REST API with Spring Boot
Master Java Web Services and REST API with Spring Boot

Master Java Web Services and REST API with Spring Boot: Learn to create RESTful and SOAP web services with Spring and Spring Boot using Java

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  • Full-stack API development with Spring Boot, SOAP, REST, JPA, and security
  • Real-world projects with step-by-step guidance and production-ready practices
  • Modern Java tools integration including Maven, Gradle, Swagger, and Docker

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Explore the world of Java web services as you learn to build, deploy, and secure APIs using Spring Boot. Starting with core concepts and the differences between SOAP and REST, you’ll move through hands-on tutorials covering Spring Framework and Spring Boot, gradually building your skills with real coding exercises and scalable apps. Advance by mastering SOAP services with a contract-first approach, working with WSDL, JAXB, and endpoint setup. Simultaneously, develop REST APIs for a social media-style app, adding features like CRUD, validation, error handling, content negotiation, and versioning. You'll also work with HATEOAS, Swagger, Spring Security, and Actuator for real-world readiness. Finally, integrate databases with JPA, mapping entities and relationships, and exploring Spring Data JPA and Hibernate. You'll also gain experience with Maven, Gradle, REST best practices, and functional programming in Java. Every step is designed to build practical skills and prepare you for professional backend development.

Who is this book for?

This course is designed for Java developers with a basic understanding of object-oriented programming. No prior knowledge of Spring or web services is required, although familiarity with Java syntax is expected. It is ideal for backend developers, aspiring software engineers, or anyone seeking a solid foundation in building modern web services using Java.

What you will learn

  • Build RESTful and SOAP APIs using Spring Boot
  • Integrate Java apps with databases using JPA and Hibernate
  • Configure API security with Spring Security
  • Document APIs using Swagger and OpenAPI
  • Implement API versioning and error handling
  • Automate builds with Maven and Gradle

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Table of Contents

14 Chapters
Getting Started Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Introduction to Web Services Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Introduction to Spring Framework in 16 Steps Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Introduction to Spring Boot in 14 Steps Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Introduction to Maven Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Introduction to Gradle Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
SOAP Web Services with Spring and Spring Boot Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
RESTful Web Services with Spring and Spring Boot Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Step 00 - Creating a REST API with Spring Boot - An Overview
Step 01 - Initializing a REST API Project with Spring Boot
Step 02 - Creating a Hello World REST API with Spring Boot
Step 03 - Enhancing the Hello World REST API to Return a Bean
Step 04 – What's Happening in the Background? Spring Boot Starters and Autoconfiguration
Step 05 - Enhancing the Hello World REST API with a Path Variable
Step 06 - Designing the REST API for Social Media Application
Step 07 - Creating User Bean and UserDaoService
Step 08 - Implementing GET Methods for User Resource
Step 09 - Implementing POST Method to Create User Resource
Step 10 - Enhancing POST Method to Return Correct HTTP Status Code and Location
Step 11 - Implementing Exception Handling - 404 Resource Not Found
Step 12 - Implementing Generic Exception Handling for All Resources
Step 13 - Implementing DELETE Method to Delete a User Resource
Step 14 - Implementing Validations for REST API
Step 15 - Overview of Advanced REST API Features
Step 16 - Understanding Open API Specification and Swagger
Step 17 - Configuring Auto-Generation of Swagger Documentation
Step 18 - Exploring Content Negotiation - Implementing Support for XML
Step 19 - Exploring Internationalization for REST API
Step 20 - Versioning REST API - URI Versioning
Step 21 - Versioning REST API - Request Param, Header, and Content Negotiation
Step 22 - Implementing HATEOAS for REST API
Step 23 - Implementing Static Filtering for REST API
Step 24 - Implementing Dynamic Filtering for REST API
Step 25 - Monitoring APIs with Spring Boot Actuator
Step 26 - Exploring APIs with Spring Boot HAL Explorer
Introduction to JPA in 12 Steps Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Connecting RESTful Web Service to JPA Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
RESTful Web Services - Best Practices Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Congratulations Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
APPENDIX - Java New Features - A Quick Review using Q&A Format Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Appendix - Introduction to Functional Programming in 30 Minutes Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
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