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πŸ€” Confused between @Bean and @Component in Spring Boot?

If you're learning Spring Boot and wondering:

"What's the difference between @Bean and @Component? When should I use which?"

You're not alone! I’ve broken it down in a beginner-friendly way – complete with examples, code snippets, and a comparison table.

πŸ” In this post, you’ll learn:

  • What are Spring Beans?
  • How @Component works with auto-scanning.
  • When to use @Bean (especially for third-party libraries).
  • Real-world examples.
  • And a πŸ“Š side-by-side comparison table!

πŸ‘‰ Read the full guide here:

https://techtalesdev.blogspot.com/2025/05/bean-vs-component-in-spring-boot.html


If you’re a Spring Boot beginner, this post will clear up a lot of confusion and help you write cleaner, more maintainable code. πŸš€

Let me know what you think, and feel free to leave questions or suggestions!

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