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SpringBoot Web Service - Part 2 - Preparing Using Spring Initializr

Creating a Service Using Spring Boot and Maven

In this post, we'll create a simple service using Spring Boot and Maven. Let's walk through the steps to set up a project and add the necessary dependencies.

Step 1: Navigate to start.spring.io

Head over to start.spring.io, the official Spring Initializr, which helps generate Spring Boot applications with ease.

Step 2: Configure Your Project

Set up your project with the following configuration:

  • Project: Maven
  • Language: Java
  • Spring Boot Version: 3.4.1
  • Project Metadata: Fill in details like group, artifact, name, description, and package name according to your preferences. For example:

    • Group: com.example
    • Artifact: demo-service
    • Name: DemoService
    • Description: A simple demo service using Spring Boot.
    • Package Name: com.example.demoservice
  • Packaging: jar

  • Java Version: 21

Step 3: Add Dependencies

Select the following dependencies to include in your project:

  • Lombok: For reducing boilerplate code (like getters, setters, etc.).
  • Spring Boot Actuator: To monitor and manage your application in production.
  • Validation: This is for input validation support.
  • Spring Web: To build web applications, including RESTful APIs.

Step 4: Generate and Download the Project

Click the "Generate" button to download a pre-configured project archive. Once downloaded, extract the contents to your local development environment.

Spring Initializr Configuration


Step 5: Import the Project

After downloading and unpacking the project into your desired folder:

  1. Open your IDE of choice (e.g., IntelliJ IDEA, Eclipse, or VS Code).
  2. Import the project as a Maven project.
  3. Wait for Maven to resolve dependencies and build the project.

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