Master Java Web Services and REST API with Spring Boot

This course features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. Unlock the full power of Java web development by mastering both SOAP and RESTful web services with Spring and Spring Boot. This comprehensive course walks you through essential technologies and frameworks for modern backend development, equipping you with skills to design, develop, and secure enterprise-grade APIs. You’ll begin with the fundamentals of web services, then dive into the Spring Framework in 16 guided steps. After grasping the power of loose coupling and dependency injection, you'll build real-world applications using Spring Boot. From setting up projects and creating endpoints to advanced configurations, each step is hands-on and practical. Next, explore build tools like Maven and Gradle, before progressing to implementing SOAP and REST APIs using contract-first design, content negotiation, versioning, and security with Spring Security and WS Security. You'll also connect RESTful services to JPA for database integration, and review REST best practices. Designed for intermediate Java developers, this course is ideal for those seeking hands-on experience with Spring-based backend services. You should be comfortable with Java basics. While not a beginner course, clear guidance makes it accessible for fast learners and returners to Java development.