Java Programming for Complete Beginners - Java 16 - Step 11 - Understanding Spring Boot Versus Spring Versus Spring MVC

The video tutorial provides an overview of the Spring Framework, Spring MVC, and Spring Boot. It explains the core feature of the Spring Framework, which is dependency injection, and how it facilitates defining beans and auto-wiring dependencies. The tutorial then delves into Spring MVC, a module for building web applications, and highlights the configuration challenges it presents. Spring Boot is introduced as a solution to these challenges, offering auto-configuration and starter projects to simplify application development. The video also covers Spring Boot's production-ready features, such as embedded servers and default error handling, which streamline the deployment process.

What is the primary feature of the Spring Framework?

• Security

• Dependency Injection

• Aspect-Oriented Programming

• Data Access

Which Spring module is used for building web applications in a decoupled manner?

• Spring MVC

• Spring Security

• Spring Data

• Spring Boot

What problem does Spring Boot aim to solve when using Spring MVC?

• Complex configuration requirements

• Limited database support

• Poor performance

• Lack of security features

Which feature of Spring Boot allows you to run applications without installing a separate web server?

• Embedded servers

• Custom error pages

• Security filters

• Data caching

What does Spring Boot provide to simplify the creation of new projects?

• Starter projects

• Database connectors

• Security modules

• Custom annotations