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Spring Boot learning roadmap

This roadmap outlines a structured progression for mastering Spring Boot, moving from the core framework concepts to advanced architectural patterns.

1. Core Framework: Spring Fundamentals

Before diving into Spring Boot, it is essential to understand the underlying Spring Framework. This stage covers the "Spring" module, focusing on the basics of Dependency Injection and IoC containers, which are the foundation for all Spring projects^[001-TODO__01-todo.md].

2. Spring Boot Essentials

The "SpringBoot" module represents the practical application of the framework to build stand-alone, production-grade applications^[001-TODO__01-todo.md]. Key learning areas include: * Auto-configuration: Understanding how Spring Boot reduces boilerplate code. * Starter Dependencies: Managing dependencies efficiently. * Embedded Servers: Using Tomcat, Jetty, or Undertow without needing external server installation.

3. Advanced Core Technologies & Reactive Programming

For developers aiming to deepen their expertise, the next logical step is studying "SpringBoot2 Core Technologies and Reactive Programming"^[001-TODO__01-todo.md]. This advanced curriculum typically covers: * Spring Web MVC: Deep dives into building robust web applications. * Spring Data: Interacting with databases (JPA, MongoDB, etc.) using Spring’s abstraction layer. * Reactive Programming: Learning the reactive stack (Spring WebFlux) for building non-blocking, asynchronous applications^[001-TODO__01-todo.md].

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