Advanced Spring Boot for Scalable Systems

Day 1: Getting Started with Spring Boot

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the basics of Spring Boot and its key features.
• Set up and configure a Spring Boot application.
• Explore the auto-configuration and project structure.

Agenda:

• Overview of Spring Boot and its benefits.
• Setting up a Spring Boot project using Spring Initializr.
• Creating and running your first Spring Boot application.
• Understanding configuration with application.properties and application.yml.

Day 2: Developing Spring Boot Applications

Learning Objectives:

• Learn to build RESTful APIs using Spring Boot.
• Gain insights into dependency injection and Spring Boot annotations.
• Manage data with Spring Boot and JPA.

Agenda:

• Building RESTful services with Spring Boot.
• Working with dependency injection and key Spring Boot annotations.
• Integrating Spring Boot with JPA for database access.
• Handling errors and exceptions in Spring Boot.

Day 3: Advanced Features and Deployment

Learning Objectives:

• Utilize advanced Spring Boot features like Actuator and security.
• Optimize and monitor applications with built-in tools.
• Learn how to deploy Spring Boot applications.

Agenda:

• Implementing security in Spring Boot applications.
• Using Spring Boot Actuator for monitoring and management.
• Deploying Spring Boot applications to various environments (local, cloud, etc.).
• Best practices for performance tuning and optimization.

Instructor Kit

(PPTX/PDF of Slides + Optional Instructor Notes)
Comprehensive slide deck with detailed content covering all modules, plus optional instructor notes to enhance teaching effectiveness.

Student Kit / Handout

(with Free Branding)
Professionally designed handouts for students, including all essential course information and customizable branding options for your organization.

Course Agenda / Outline

Detailed day-by-day course agenda and outline, ensuring smooth course delivery and a structured learning experience for students.

Study Guide

A concise guide summarizing key concepts and topics covered in the course, perfect for post-course review and exam preparation.

FAQ

Answers to commonly asked questions about the course content, delivery, and labs to support instructors and students.

Briefing Doc

A high-level document summarizing the course objectives, target audience, and key learning outcomes, ideal for internal use and marketing.

Sales Enablement Kit for IT Training Sales Engineers

(Additional Fee)
Exclusive toolkit designed for IT training sales teams, including pitch decks, objection handling, and ROI documentation to support course sales.

Course AI GPT

(Course Assistant GPT so students can talk to the course materials!)
A cutting-edge AI-driven assistant that allows students to interact with course content, ask questions, and receive instant feedback.

Optional Podcast

(of the entire course or for each individual module)
Engaging audio content covering the entire course or individual modules, perfect for on-the-go learning or reinforcement.

Lab Guide

(Lab Environments are additional and can be found at CourseLabs.io)
Step-by-step lab guide to support hands-on learning, with lab environments available separately at CourseLabs.io.

Lab Files

(If you choose to host your own lab environment)
All necessary files and instructions for setting up and running labs in your own environment, offering flexibility in deployment.

Java Development Kit (JDK): Java 17 (Minimum, Java 19 supported)

Spring Boot: Version 3.0 (Specific: 3.2.5 - latest stable)

Gradle: Version 8.7

Docker Desktop: Latest stable version

IDEs: IntelliJ IDEA (Community/Ultimate), Eclipse (Latest stable)

Databases: H2 (Embedded), PostgreSQL, MongoDB (Latest stable)

Kafka: Apache Kafka (Latest stable)

GitHub Repository: Code examples hosted on GitHub.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will:

• Advanced Spring Boot 3.0 features for building scalable, secure, and efficient backend systems.
• Understand key architectural patterns such as DDD, CQRS, and Event Sourcing.
• Implement reactive programming and asynchronous systems using Spring WebFlux.
• Gain hands-on experience with containerization, orchestration, and cloud-native deployments.

Learning Objectives

Participants will learn how to:

• Build robust microservices architectures tailored for modern enterprise needs.
• Secure applications with OAuth2, JWT, and advanced Spring Security features.
• Optimize testing strategies for high reliability and performance.
• Integrate event-driven systems using Kafka for real-time capabilities.

Who This Course Is For

This course is ideal for:

• Java Developers looking to advance their skills in backend development.
• Microservices Architects aiming to refine their knowledge of scalable architectures.
• DevOps Engineers focusing on Spring Boot applications in cloud-native environments.
• Technical Leads managing teams building advanced Java systems.

Hands-On, Practical Learning

This course is designed to be highly interactive, with 50% lecture and 50% hands-on labs. Participants will work on real-world scenarios to ensure immediate applicability of the skills learned.

Flexible Course Options

All courseware is customizable to suit your schedule and needs. Available formats include:

• 1, 2, 3, or 4-day courses
• Extended 5-day course for in-depth mastery

Pricing: $40/student per day.