Master Java Web Services and REST API with Spring Boot- Step 01 - Initializing a RESTful Services Project with Spring Bo

The video tutorial guides viewers through setting up a Spring Boot project using Spring Initializer. It covers creating a Maven project, selecting dependencies, and importing the project into Eclipse. The tutorial explains the Maven project structure, including source files and the POM XML. It also discusses the dependencies required for building RESTful web services and testing. Finally, the video demonstrates how to run the Spring Boot application and verify its successful launch.

What is the purpose of using Spring Initializer in a project?

Why is it recommended to use a Maven project for Spring applications?

What dependencies are suggested to be added when setting up a Spring Boot project for RESTful web services?

What steps should be taken after generating the project from Spring Initializer?

What is the significance of the pom.xml file in a Maven project?

How can you verify if the Spring Boot application has started successfully?

What is the role of the Tomcat server in a Spring Boot application?