Key FeaturesDiscover key Spring Framework-related technology standards such as Spring core, Spring-AOP, Spring data access frameworks, and Spring testing to develop robust Java applications easilyThis course is packed with tips and tricks that demonstrate Industry best practices on developing a Spring-MVC-based applicationLearn how to efficiently build and implement microservices in Spring, and how to use Docker and Mesos to push the boundaries and explore new possibilitiesBook DescriptionThis carefully designed course aims to get you started with Spring, the most widely adopted Java framework, and then goes on to more advanced topics such as building microservices using Spring Boot within Spring. With additional coverage of popular web frameworks such as Struts, WebWork, Java Server Faces, Tapestry, Docker, and Mesos, youll have all the skills and expertise you need to build great applications.Starting with the Spring Framework architecture and setting up the key components of the Spring Application Development Environment, you will learn how to configure Spring Container and manage Spring beans using XML and Annotation. Next, you will delve into Spring MVC, which will help you build flexible and loosely coupled web applications. Youll also get to grips with testing applications for reliability. Moving on, this course will help you implement the microservice architecture in Spring Framework, Spring Boot, and Spring Cloud. Written to the latest specifications of Spring, this book will help you build modern, Internet-scale Java applications in no time.This Learning Path combines some of the best that Packt has to offer in one complete, curated package. It includes content from the following Packt products:Learning Spring Application Development by Ravi Kant SoniSpring MVC Beginners Guide - Second Edition by Amuthan GaneshanSpring Microservices by Rajesh RVWhat you will learnUnderstand the architecture of Spring Framework and how to set up the key components of the Spring Application Development EnvironmentConfigure Spring Container and manage Spring beans using XML and AnnotationPractice Spring AOP concepts such as Aspect, Advice, Pointcut, and IntroductionIntegrate bean validation and custom validationUse error handling and exception resolvingGet to grips with REST-based web service development and AjaxUse Spring Boot to develop microservicesFind out how to avoid common pitfalls when developing microservicesGet familiar with end-to-end microservices written in Spring Framework and Spring BootAbout the AuthorRavi Kant Soni is a Java Enterprise and Spring Framework specialist with a Bachelors degree in Information Science and Engineering from the Reva Institute of Technology, Bangalore. He has been involved in software development for many years now. Ravi has worn many hats throughout his career, ranging from software development, multitenant application design, to the integration of new technology into an existing system, to his current love for writing a Spring Framework book. Currently, he is a lead engineer at HCL Technologies Limited. Ravi has focused on web and enterprise development using Spring Framework for most of his career and has been extensively involved in application design and implementation. He has developed applications for core bank, HR and payroll, and e-commerce systems using Spring Framework. Ravi has gained extensive experience in all aspects of software engineering, including software design, systems architecture, application programming, and automation testing. He is backed by strong product development experience in Java, Spring, Hibernate, PostgreSQL, and many other enterprise technologies. Ravi is skilled in other techniques such as Bootstrap, jQuery, FreeMarker, Maven, CAS (SSO) Security, Git, Selenium WebDriver, and Agile methodology. Ravi loves problems and really enjoys brainstorming unique solutions. He can be reached at springframeworkbyravi@gmail.com. You can also get in touch with him at in.linkedin.com/in/november03ravikantsoni/.Amuthan Ganeshan is a software engineer with more than nine years experience specializing in building distributed applications. He currently works as a senior software engineer at Uptake. He is a big data enthusiast and loves sharing knowledge about software development and practices through his blog at www.codeculture.guru. He can be contacted at amuthan@codeculture.guru.Rajesh RV is a seasoned IT architect with extensive experience in diversified technologies and more than 16 years airline IT experience. Rajesh received a degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Cochin, India. He joined the JEE community Spring during the early days of EJB, in the course of which, as an architect, he worked on many large-scale, mission-critical projects, including New Generation Airline Passenger Reservation System (iFlyRes) and Next Generation Airline Cargo Reservation systems (Skychain and CROAMIS) in the airline domain. At present, working as chief architect at Emirates (http://www.emirates.com/), Rajesh handles the solution architecture portfolio, which is spread across various architecture capabilities, such as JEE, SOA, NoSQL, IoT, mobile, UI, integration, and more. At Emirates, the Open Travel Platform (OTP) architected by Rajesh earned the group the prestigious 2011 RedHat Innovation Award in the Carved Out Costs category. In 2011, he introduced the innovative concept of the Honeycomb architecture based on the hexagonal architecture pattern used to transform the legacy mainframe system. Rajesh has a deep passion for technology and architecture. He also holds several certifications, such as BEA Certified WebLogic Administrator, Sun Certified Java Enterprise Architect, Open Group Certified TOGAF Practitioner, Licensed ZapThink Architect in SOA, and IASA global CITA-A Certified Architecture Specialist. Previously, Rajesh reviewed the Service Oriented Java Business Integration book that was published by Packt and authored by Binildas A. Christudas. Rajeshs social profile is available at https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajeshrv.Table of ContentsIntroducing the Spring FrameworkInversion of Control in SpringDAO and JDBC in SpringHibernate with SpringSpring SecuritySpring TestingIntegrating JavaMail and JMS with SpringSolutions to ExercisesSetting up the Application Database – Apache DerbyConfiguring a Spring Development EnvironmentSpring MVC Architecture – Architecting Your Web StoreControl Your Store with ControllersWorking with Spring Tag LibrariesWorking with View ResolverInternalize Your Store with InterceptorIncorporating Spring SecurityValidate Your Products with a ValidatorGive REST to Your Application with AjaxFloat Your Application with Web FlowTemplate with TilesTesting Your ApplicationUsing the Gradle Build ToolPop Quiz AnswersDemystifying MicroservicesBuilding Microservices with Spring BootApplying Microservices ConceptsMicroservices Evolution – A Case StudyScaling Microservices with Spring CloudAutoscaling MicroservicesLogging and Monitoring MicroservicesContainerizing Microservices with DockerManaging Dockerized Microservices with Mesos and MarathonThe Microservices Development Life CycleBibliography