4 posts tagged with "Spring"

Database migrations are essential for maintaining consistency and version control in applications. Flyway is a popular database migration tool that integrates seamlessly with Spring Boot. In this guide, we will set up Flyway in a Spring Boot application and configure it for different environments.

Step 1: Add Flyway Dependencies in Gradle​

The first step is to update your build.gradle file to include the Flyway dependencies.

Introduction​

Spring Boot starters are predefined templates or dependencies that simplify the process of setting up a Spring Boot application. They eliminate the need to manually define numerous dependencies, ensuring compatibility and reducing configuration effort.

Here’s a list of commonly used Spring Boot starters and their purposes:

Spring Framework​

The Spring Framework is a comprehensive and widely-used framework in the Java ecosystem for building enterprise-level applications. Its core feature is dependency injection (DI), which helps with the loose coupling of components, making applications easier to manage and test. Spring provides many modules for various tasks, like web development, data access, messaging, and more, making it highly modular and suitable for a variety of projects.

Overview​

This blog post introduces Jib, a powerful tool for building optimized Docker images for Java applications. Jib stands out by eliminating the need for a Docker daemon and expertise in Docker best practices, making it a convenient option for developers. Integrated as a plugin in Gradle or Maven projects, Jib simplifies the process of containerizing Java applications.