{"product_id":"spring-boot-4-and-spring-lucian-verne-9798185355107","title":"Spring Boot 4 and Spring Framework 7 for Beginners: Build Modern Java REST APIs Step by Step with Spring MVC, Spring Data JPA, Testing, Security, and","description":"\u003cp\u003eFeeling intimidated by backend development, Java frameworks, or all those confusing words like controllers, beans, repositories, APIs, testing, and security?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpring Boot 4 and Spring Framework 7 for Beginners\u003c\/b\u003e was written to make modern Java backend development feel clear, practical, and achievable-even if you are just starting out. Instead of overwhelming you with scattered theory or unexplained code snippets, this friendly guide walks you step by step through building a real REST API from the ground up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will learn by creating \u003cb\u003eTaskFlow API\u003c\/b\u003e, a practical task management backend project that grows with you throughout the book. Each chapter introduces new concepts slowly, explains why they matter, and helps you build confidence through small, meaningful wins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMistakes are treated as part of learning-not failure. Whether your app refuses to start, a test fails, or an endpoint returns the wrong response, this book helps you understand what is happening and keep moving forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeginner-friendly explanations of \u003cb\u003eSpring Boot 4\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eSpring Framework 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHands-on project: build a complete \u003cb\u003eJava REST API\u003c\/b\u003e step by step\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eClear guidance on \u003cb\u003eSpring MVC, DTOs, validation, error handling, Maven, and project structure\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ePractical database development with \u003cb\u003eSpring Data JPA\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeginner-focused testing for services, controllers, repositories, and API responses\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction to \u003cb\u003eSpring Security\u003c\/b\u003e, authentication, login flow, roles, and protected endpoints\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction-ready practices including profiles, logging, Actuator, health checks, and packaging\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat You Will Learn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow Spring Boot and Spring Framework work together\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow to create and organize a clean Spring Boot project\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow to build REST endpoints with Spring MVC\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow to design clean request and response models using DTOs\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow to validate user input and handle errors properly\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow to connect a Spring Boot app to a database with Spring Data JPA\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow to write practical tests for backend applications\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow to secure REST APIs with Spring Security\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow to prepare your application for real-world use\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eWho This Book Is For\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is for complete beginners, students, self-learners, junior developers, and anyone who wants a gentle but practical introduction to Java backend development. No prior Spring Boot or Spring Framework experience is needed. If you want to learn how real backend applications are built without feeling lost, this book is a supportive companion for your journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Getting Started with Spring Boot 4 and Spring Framework 7\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2: Understanding the Structure of a Spring Boot Project\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3: Spring Core Concepts for Beginners\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4: Building REST APIs with Spring MVC\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5: Designing Clean API Layers with DTOs, Validation, and Error Handling\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6: Working with Databases Using Spring Data JPA\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7: Building Real Application Logic in the TaskFlow API\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8: Testing Spring Boot Applications\u003cbr\u003eChapter 9: Securing REST APIs with Spring Security\u003cbr\u003eChapter 10: Production-Ready Practices and Final Project Completion\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart your Spring Boot journey today and discover that backend development is not magic-it is a skill you can learn one clear step at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Lucian Verne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798185355107\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/02\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 328\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.26lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.69d","brand":"Lucian Verne","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49174186852607,"sku":"9798185355107","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/spring-boot-4-and-spring-lucian-verne-9798185355107","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}