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 is one of the key decisions to make before starting a traditional Spring MVC project?

• Deciding on the frameworks and their versions

• Selecting the team members for the project

• Choosing the color scheme for the application

• Determining the marketing strategy

Which of the following is NOT typically configured in a traditional Spring MVC setup?

• Dispatcher servlet

• Spring Boot Starter

• Locale resolver

• View resolver

What is the role of the dispatcher servlet in a traditional Spring MVC application?

• To manage database connections

• To handle all requests and act as a front controller

• To send emails to users

• To generate reports

How does Spring Boot simplify the setup of a web application?

• By writing the business logic automatically

• By offering free hosting services

• By eliminating the need for a database

• By providing automatic configurations and starter projects

Which starter project combination is mentioned as replacing many configurations in Spring Boot?

• Spring Boot Starter Data and Spring Boot Starter Test

• Spring Boot Starter Web and Spring Boot Starter Security

• Spring Boot Starter JPA and Spring Boot Starter AOP

• Spring Boot Starter Mail and Spring Boot Starter Cache