Master Java Web Services and REST API with Spring Boot- Step 2: Developing Spring Applications before Spring Boot

The video tutorial explains the complexities of setting up a web project before Spring Boot, highlighting the need to manually configure frameworks, dependencies, and versions. It discusses the challenges of handling exceptions, configuring views, and setting up internationalization. The tutorial then introduces Spring Boot, emphasizing its ability to automate these tasks, allowing developers to focus on business logic. The use of Spring Boot starters simplifies project setup, replacing extensive configurations with minimal effort.

What are some of the frameworks and dependencies mentioned that are needed before using Spring Boot?

Explain the importance of choosing compatible versions of frameworks when not using Spring Boot.

What steps were necessary to implement default exception handling before Spring Boot?

Describe the configuration tasks required for internationalization in a Spring MVC application.

How does Spring Boot simplify the process of setting up a web application compared to traditional Spring MVC?