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What you'll learn

  • Build secure REST APIs using Java Spring Boot and Spring MVC architecture

  • Implement authentication and API security using Spring Security and JWT tokens

  • Connect applications to databases using Spring Data JPA and Hibernate

  • Design scalable backend systems using controllers, services, and repository layers

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April 2026

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This course is part of the Java Spring Boot Backend Development Specialization
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There are 4 modules in this course

This Spring Boot course teaches you how to build secure backend applications using Java Spring Boot, Spring Security, JWT authentication, and Spring Data JPA. You will design REST APIs, manage database operations with Hibernate, and implement authentication systems used by professional Spring Boot developers.In this course, you will create a complete REST API application while learning the tools and techniques used by professional Spring Boot developers.

To begin with, you will learn the basics of Spring Boot, including how a Spring Boot project works, how auto-configuration simplifies development, and how to manage dependencies using starter packages. You will also understand the Spring Boot project structure and learn how to configure applications using application.yml. Next, you will learn how to connect your application to a database using Spring Data JPA and Hibernate. You will create entities, manage relationships, and build repositories to perform database operations easily. The course then focuses on building REST APIs using Spring MVC. You will create controllers, implement service layers, handle exceptions, and design APIs that follow real industry practices used in Spring Boot development. After that, you will learn how to secure applications using Spring Security. You will implement authentication, role-based authorization, and protect APIs using JWT authentication in Spring Boot. In the final part of the course, you will combine all the layers of the application and finalize a complete backend project. You will test APIs, improve code quality, and prepare the application for real-world use. By the end of this Java Spring Boot course, you will be able to build secure REST APIs and develop a complete backend application like a professional Spring Boot developer. Disclaimer: This is an independent educational resource created by Board Infinity for informational and educational purposes only. This course is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or officially associated with any company, organization, or certification body unless explicitly stated. The content provided is based on industry knowledge and best practices but does not constitute official training material for any specific employer or certification program. All company names, trademarks, service marks, and logos referenced are the property of their respective owners and are used solely for educational identification and comparison purposes.

This module introduces Spring Boot as the foundation for modern Spring applications, explaining how auto-configuration, starter dependencies, and convention-over-configuration accelerate development. Learners configure applications using YAML, bind configuration to Java classes, and integrate databases using JPA and Hibernate to establish a robust persistence layer.

What's included

9 videos5 readings4 assignments1 discussion prompt2 plugins

9 videos•Total 80 minutes
  • Auto-Configuration Explained•10 minutes
  • Starter Dependencies•5 minutes
  • Anatomy of a Spring Boot Project•9 minutes
  • application.yml in Depth•8 minutes
  • Binding Config to Java Classes•8 minutes
  • Environment-Specific Configurations•4 minutes
  • JPA & Hibernate Basics•13 minutes
  • Defining Entities & Relationships•13 minutes
  • Creating Repositories with Spring Data JPA•9 minutes
5 readings•Total 65 minutes
  • Syllabus•10 minutes
  • Glossary•10 minutes
  • Read More About Spring Boot Fundamentals: Configuration, Starters, and Auto-Configuration•15 minutes
  • Read More About Managing Configuration in Spring Boot Applications•15 minutes
  • Read more about Data Access and Persistence with Spring Boot & JPA•15 minutes
4 assignments•Total 105 minutes
  • Spring Boot Basics•15 minutes
  • Application Configuration•15 minutes
  • Connecting to Databases•15 minutes
  • Spring Boot Foundations•60 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 5 minutes
  • Challenge: Design Your First Spring Boot App•5 minutes
2 plugins•Total 10 minutes
  • Spring Boot Essentials Lab•5 minutes
  • Quick Course Check-In•5 minutes

This module focuses on designing and implementing complete REST APIs using Spring Boot’s service and controller layers. Learners structure business logic, handle exceptions effectively, implement pagination and sorting, and apply practical API design patterns to build scalable and maintainable services.

What's included

9 videos3 readings4 assignments

9 videos•Total 64 minutes
  • Creating Service Contracts•10 minutes
  • Implementing Business Logic•6 minutes
  • Handling Exceptions at Service Layer•10 minutes
  • Mapping Endpoints in Spring Boot•8 minutes
  • Handling Pagination & Sorting•8 minutes
  • Response Formatting & API Standards•4 minutes
  • DTO Mapping Using ModelMapper or Manual•9 minutes
  • Handling Nested Objects in Requests•6 minutes
  • Practical API Design Patterns•4 minutes
3 readings•Total 45 minutes
  • Read more about Service Layer Design and Error Handling in Spring Boot•15 minutes
  • Read more about Spring Boot REST APIs and Pagination•15 minutes
  • Read more about DTO Patterns, Object Mapping, and REST API Design•15 minutes
4 assignments•Total 105 minutes
  • Service Layer Development•15 minutes
  • Controller Layer Development•15 minutes
  • Advanced API Features•15 minutes
  • Building Full REST APIs with Spring Boot•60 minutes

This module introduces Spring Security concepts and demonstrates how to secure applications using authentication and authorization mechanisms. Learners configure security filters, protect endpoints using role-based rules, and implement JWT-based authentication to secure stateless REST APIs.

What's included

9 videos3 readings4 assignments1 discussion prompt1 plugin

9 videos•Total 73 minutes
  • How Authentication Works•12 minutes
  • Configuring Password Encoders•11 minutes
  • Defining Users, Roles & Authorities•8 minutes
  • Using SecurityFilterChain•9 minutes
  • Protecting Routes with Role-Based Rules•7 minutes
  • Method-Level Security with @PreAuthorize•6 minutes
  • Generating JWT Tokens•7 minutes
  • Validating Tokens in Filters•7 minutes
  • Securing Endpoints with JWT•7 minutes
3 readings•Total 45 minutes
  • Read more about Spring Security Architecture, Authentication, and Authorization•15 minutes
  • Read more about URL-Based and Method-Level Authorization in Spring Security•15 minutes
  • Read more about Modern Spring Security Authorization with SecurityFilterChain•15 minutes
4 assignments•Total 105 minutes
  • Spring Security Core•15 minutes
  • Securing Endpoints•15 minutes
  • JWT-Based Authentication•15 minutes
  • Spring Security & JWT•60 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 5 minutes
  • How Would You Secure Your API Endpoints?•5 minutes
1 plugin•Total 5 minutes
  • Spring Security Lab•5 minutes

This module focuses on integrating all application layers into a cohesive, production-ready Spring Boot project. Learners enhance application design, enforce validation and security together, improve code quality through refactoring, and test endpoints to ensure readiness for real-world use.

What's included

9 videos4 readings4 assignments

9 videos•Total 50 minutes
  • MVC + Service + Repository Integration•5 minutes
  • Adding Validation + Security Together•9 minutes
  • Creating Full Request Lifecycle•7 minutes
  • Improving Entity Design & Relationships•5 minutes
  • Adding Additional Business Rules•5 minutes
  • Logging, Debugging & Clean Code•4 minutes
  • Testing API Endpoints Locally•6 minutes
  • Code Cleanup & Refactoring•5 minutes
  • Preparing Project for Real-World Use•5 minutes
4 readings•Total 60 minutes
  • Read more about JWT Authentication in Spring Boot: Concepts, Flow, and Token Handling•15 minutes
  • Read more about Refining JPA Entity Design, API Error Handling, and Logging Best Practices•15 minutes
  • Read more about Testing Strategies, Clean Code Practices, and Production Readiness in Spring Boot•15 minutes
  • Case Studies: Spring Boot & Spring Security in Production — Real Enterprise Examples•15 minutes
4 assignments•Total 105 minutes
  • Integrating All Layers•15 minutes
  • Application Enhancement•15 minutes
  • Finalizing the Spring Application•15 minutes
  • Final Application Build•60 minutes

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Frequently asked questions

Yes, you should have basic knowledge of Java programming. If you understand Java classes, methods, and basic programming concepts, you will be able to follow this Java Spring Boot course easily.

You will work with Java, Spring Boot, Spring Security, Spring Data JPA, Hibernate, and JWT authentication. You will also use tools like Postman for API testing and Maven or Gradle for managing project dependencies.

By the end of the course, you will build a secure REST API application using Spring Boot and Spring Security. You will also implement JWT authentication and connect your application to a database using Spring Data JPA.

This course is best for beginner to intermediate Java developers who want to become Spring Boot developers. Basic Java knowledge will help you understand backend development concepts more easily.

Yes. The course includes a full module on Spring Security, where you will implement authentication, role-based authorization, and secure APIs using JWT tokens.

Most learners complete this course in 3–4 weeks if they study a few hours per week. The lessons are structured so you can learn step-by-step while building a real backend project.

Yes. You will connect your application to a database using Spring Data JPA and Hibernate, create entities, manage relationships, and perform database operations using repositories.

You will gain practical skills in Spring Boot development, REST API creation, Spring Security, JWT authentication, and backend architecture used in real-world applications.

Yes. The course teaches the core skills required for a Spring Boot developer, including building APIs, implementing authentication, and developing secure backend systems.

Yes. You will build a complete backend application where you integrate controllers, services, repositories, and security to create a real-world Spring Boot project.

After completing this course, you can apply for roles like Java Backend Developer, Spring Boot Developer, API Developer, or Backend Software Engineer.

Yes. The course is structured with step-by-step lessons and practical examples so you can learn each concept clearly while building your application

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When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

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