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.

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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.