Do I need to know Spring before enrolling?

No prior Spring knowledge is required. This course is designed for developers who want to learn Spring Framework online starting from core concepts.

What tools and technologies will I use?

You will work with Spring Framework, Spring MVC, Maven, Bean Validation (JSR-380), and Java-based configuration in real-world project setups.

Will this help me become a Java full stack developer?

Yes. Learning Spring and Spring MVC is essential for backend development in a Java full stack developer course pathway.

How long does it take to complete this course?

Most learners complete it in 3–5 weeks, depending on prior Java experience and weekly study time.

Will I build real web applications?

Yes. You will create controllers, configure dependency injection, handle validation, and implement global exception handling in practical examples.

Is this course suitable for beginners?

It is ideal for learners who have completed a Java course for beginners or have basic Java programming knowledge.

What skills will I gain after completing this course?

You will be able to build Spring applications, implement dependency injection, develop Spring MVC web apps, and design structured API responses.

Does this course cover Inversion of Control (IoC)?

Yes. You will deeply understand Inversion of Control and Spring Framework dependency injection using the IoC container.

Can I use these skills in real backend jobs?

Absolutely. Spring Framework skills are widely used in enterprise Java applications and backend development roles

What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Spring Framework - Core & Web Development

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Spring Framework - Core & Web Development

This course is part of Java Spring Boot Backend Development Specialization

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Build Spring applications using Dependency Injection and IoC
Create web controllers and routes using Spring MVC
Apply Bean Validation and handle errors professionally
Configure Spring apps using annotations and Java config

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There are 4 modules in this course

Build job-ready backend applications with this Java Spring Framework Course focused on the Core Spring Framework and real-world web development.

In this hands-on Spring Framework course, you will develop applications using Spring Framework Dependency Injection, implement Inversion of Control (IoC) with the Spring IoC Container, and configure applications using Spring Annotations, Java-based configuration, and Spring Profiles. You will build web applications with Spring MVC, create REST controllers, handle form submissions, apply Bean Validation, and implement global exception handling for clean API responses. Through practical exercises, you will configure Spring using XML and annotation-based configuration, map URLs with @Controller and @RequestMapping, manage dependencies with Maven, and structure maintainable backend systems. This course bridges learn Java programming fundamentals with professional Spring and Spring Boot development practices. By the end of this Spring MVC course, you will build structured web applications, implement dependency injection, validate user input, and design production-ready backend APIs — skills required for modern Java backend roles. This course is ideal for Java developers, backend engineers, and learners pursuing a Java full stack developer course who want to learn Spring Framework online and advance their careers in enterprise application development.

This module introduces the foundational concepts of the Spring Framework and explains how Spring simplifies Java application development through inversion of control and dependency injection. Learners explore beans, their lifecycle, and different injection techniques, while also understanding how Spring discovers and manages components through configuration and scanning. The module establishes the mental model required to work effectively with the Spring container.

What's included

9 videos5 readings4 assignments1 discussion prompt1 plugin

9 videosTotal 74 minutes

Why Spring is So Popular 7 minutes
Overview of the Spring Ecosystem 5 minutes
Creating Your First Spring App10 minutes
Understanding Inversion of Control 13 minutes
Different Ways to Inject Dependencies 8 minutes
Writing Loosely Coupled Code10 minutes
What is a Spring Bean 5 minutes
Bean Scopes and Usage 8 minutes
Bean Lifecycle Basics8 minutes

5 readingsTotal 65 minutes

Syllabus10 minutes
Glossary10 minutes
Read more about Spring Framework Fundamentals, Core Technologies, and the IoC Container15 minutes
Read more about Dependency Injection in Spring: Concepts, Injection Types, and Annotations15 minutes
Read more about Spring Stereotype Annotations, Configuration Styles, and Component Scanning15 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 105 minutes

Spring Core & Dependency Injection60 minutes
Getting Started with Spring 15 minutes
Dependency Injection Explained 15 minutes
Understanding Spring Beans15 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 5 minutes

Why Do Developers Choose Spring Today?5 minutes

1 pluginTotal 5 minutes

Quick Course Check-In5 minutes

This module builds on Spring Core fundamentals by introducing advanced capabilities used in real-world applications. Learners work with externalized configuration, environment-specific profiles, and aspect-oriented programming to separate cross-cutting concerns. The module also covers essential Spring utilities such as events, bean post-processing, and scopes to deepen understanding of Spring’s internal behavior.

What's included

9 videos3 readings4 assignments1 plugin

9 videosTotal 69 minutes

XML-Based Configuration9 minutes
Java-Based Configuration 9 minutes
Component Scanning in Practice6 minutes
Component and Service Annotations 5 minutes
Automatic Dependency Wiring 7 minutes
Reading External Properties9 minutes
Working with Spring Profiles 9 minutes
Managing Environment Properties9 minutes
Configuration Best Practices5 minutes

3 readingsTotal 45 minutes

Read more about Spring Properties, @Value, @ConfigurationProperties, and Profiles15 minutes
Read more about Spring AOP: Introduction, Concepts, and Advice Types15 minutes
Read more about Spring Application Events, BeanPostProcessor, and Bean Scopes15 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 105 minutes

Configuring Spring Applications60 minutes
Configuring Spring the Smart Way 15 minutes
Essential Spring Annotations 15 minutes
Environment-Specific Configuration 15 minutes

1 pluginTotal 10 minutes

Spring Architecture Studio10 minutes

This module introduces Spring MVC architecture and the mechanisms that enable request routing and response handling in web applications. Learners gain a clear understanding of the DispatcherServlet workflow, controller types, routing annotations, and request-response binding. The module emphasizes REST principles and prepares learners to build clean and predictable HTTP APIs.

What's included

9 videos3 readings4 assignments1 discussion prompt1 plugin

9 videosTotal 71 minutes

MVC Pattern Overview 6 minutes
Role of DispatcherServlet 12 minutes
Request Handling Lifecycle7 minutes
Controller Types in Spring6 minutes
Mapping URLs to Methods 12 minutes
Passing Data from Request 11 minutes
Working with View Technologies5 minutes
Sending Data to Views8 minutes
Handling Form Submissions3 minutes

3 readingsTotal 45 minutes

Read more about Spring Web MVC: DispatcherServlet, Handler Mapping, and REST vs MVC15 minutes
Read more about Spring MVC Controllers: Annotations, Request Mapping, and Parameter Handling15 minutes
Read more about Spring MVC REST Communication: Request/Response Handling, DTOs, and Validation15 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 105 minutes

Building Web Apps with Spring MVC 60 minutes
Understanding Spring MVC Flow15 minutes
Creating Controllers and Routes15 minutes
Views and Form Handling15 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 5 minutes

How Would You Design Your First API Route?5 minutes

1 pluginTotal 10 minutes

Spring MVC Foundations Lab10 minutes

This module focuses on building production-ready REST APIs using Spring MVC, emphasizing correctness, validation, and consistency. Learners implement full CRUD operations, enforce input validation using standard and custom validators, and handle errors centrally to produce clean and consumer-friendly API responses.

What's included

9 videos4 readings4 assignments1 plugin

9 videosTotal 69 minutes

Binding Request Data 9 minutes
Applying Validation Rules 8 minutes
Handling Validation Errors 10 minutes
Using Built-in Constraints7 minutes
Grouping Validation Rules9 minutes
Writing Custom Validators 9 minutes
Controller-Level Error Handling 9 minutes
Global Exception Management 5 minutes
Designing Clean Error Responses4 minutes

4 readingsTotal 55 minutes

Read more about Building RESTful APIs with Spring: Controllers, CRUD, and Data Integration15 minutes
Read more about Bean Validation in Spring Boot: Built-in, Custom, and Method-Level Constraints15 minutes
Read more about Centralized Exception Handling in Spring MVC with @ControllerAdvice15 minutes
Case Study: Spring Core & Spring MVC in Action — How Real Companies Build and Scale REST APIs10 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 105 minutes

Validation & Error Handling 60 minutes
Validating User Input15 minutes
Bean Validation in Action 15 minutes
Handling Errors the Right Way15 minutes

1 pluginTotal 10 minutes

Spring REST API Capstone10 minutes

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Frequently asked questions

Yes. You should know basic Java programming concepts like OOP, collections, and exception handling. This course builds on Java fundamentals to teach Spring Framework and Spring MVC development.

This is a complete Spring Framework course covering Spring Core, Dependency Injection, IoC container, Spring MVC, validation, and exception handling for web development.

This course focuses on the Core Spring Framework and Spring MVC. The concepts you learn here form the foundation for Spring Boot development.

To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.