Spring Framework Master Class - Java Spring the Modern Way - Step 25 - @Component vs @Service vs @Repository vs @Control

The video tutorial explains the use of component annotations in Spring, focusing on the differences between @Component, @Controller, @Service, and @Repository. It discusses the roles of these annotations in web, business, and data layers of an application. Practical examples are provided to illustrate their usage. The video also highlights the benefits of using specific annotations, such as exception translation and logging, through AOP.

When should you use the @Component annotation instead of the other specific annotations?

What advantages do you gain by using specific annotations like @Repository over a generic @Component?

How do the specific annotations help in classifying components in a Spring application?