Choosing the right framework isnโt just technicalโitโs strategic. Hereโs how to pick the one that fits your project like a glove ๐
๐ฟ Spring Framework The OG. Powerful, flexible, and enterprise-ready.
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Manual configuration
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Fine-grained control
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Ideal for legacy systems & complex architectures
๐ง Use it when:
โซ๏ธ You need full control over every layer
โซ๏ธ You're integrating with older tech stacks
โซ๏ธ Youโre building a large-scale monolith or hybrid system
โก Spring Boot The fast lane to production. Opinionated, modern, and microservice-friendly.
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Auto-configuration
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Embedded servers (Tomcat, Jetty)
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Production-ready with Actuator & metrics
๐ง Use it when:
โซ๏ธ You want rapid development
โซ๏ธ You're building REST APIs or microservices
โซ๏ธ You prefer convention over configuration
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