Docker LabIntermediate3 hours
Build a REST API with Spring Boot
Create a production-ready REST API using Spring Boot with JPA, validation, exception handling, and Swagger docs.
Part of Java Backend Engineering (Week 3)
What You'll Build
A book management REST API with Spring Boot, JPA entities, repository pattern, global exception handler, Bean Validation, and Swagger/OpenAPI documentation running in Docker.
Tools Used
JavaSpring BootPostgreSQLMavenDocker
Skills Practiced
Spring Boot developmentJPA/HibernateAPI designException handling
Prerequisites
- Java fundamentals
- Basic SQL
Why This Matters in Real Jobs
Spring Boot dominates Java backend development. Most enterprise Java roles require Spring Boot fluency. This lab builds the foundational pattern you will repeat in every Java project.
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This lab is part of the Java Backend Engineering course. Enrol to get access to all labs, projects, and career support.