Building a Spring Boot MVC Application: A Step-by-Step Guide
Spring Boot is a powerful framework for building Java-based web applications, and its MVC (Model-View-Controller) architecture makes it a perfect choice for creating web applications that follow the principles of separation of concerns and maintainability. In this blog, we'll walk you through the process of building a Spring Boot MVC application from scratch, covering the essential concepts and steps along the way. Prerequisites Before we begin, make sure you have the following tools and software installed: Java Development Kit (JDK) Integrated Development Environment (IDE) such as IntelliJ IDEA or Eclipse Apache Maven (optional but recommended for managing dependencies) Step 1: Create a New Spring Boot Project The first step is to create a new Spring Boot project using Spring Initializr ( https://start.spring.io/). Follow these steps: Visit the Spring Initializr website. Choose your project options: Project: Choose "Maven Project." Language: Choose "Java." Spr