Description
Just Spring: A Lightweight Introduction to the Spring Framework (2011)
This course reproduces the spirit of the book: small, practical examples; step-by-step explanations of Dependency Injection (IoC), configuration options, and common enterprise integration points (JDBC/Hibernate, JMS, and simple web controllers). While the original book focuses on a lightweight approach from the early 2010s, the course also points learners to modern reference material so they can bridge concepts to contemporary Spring projects.
Quick Facts
- Format: Video lessons + downloadable code samples + guided exercises
- Level: Beginner → Intermediate
- Estimated Time: 6–10 hours (self-paced)
- Based on: Just Spring: A Lightweight Introduction to the Spring Framework (Madhusudhan Konda, 2011). :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Who Should Enroll
This course is ideal for:
- Java developers who are new to Spring and want a gentle, example-first introduction.
- Students who prefer learning by doing—small projects and incremental concepts.
- Engineers who need to understand dependency injection, Spring configuration, and basic integration with persistence layers (JDBC/Hibernate) and messaging.
Learning Outcomes
After completing the course, learners will be able to:
- Explain the core motivation and architecture behind the Spring Framework (IoC/DI and container basics).
- Create and configure Spring beans using XML and programmatic (annotation/Java) approaches.
- Integrate Spring with data access layers (JDBC and Hibernate basics).
- Build a simple web controller and map requests to handlers.
- Understand how messaging and transactions fit into Spring-based applications at a conceptual level.
Course Syllabus (Module-by-Module)
- Module 1 — Getting Started with Spring: Why Spring? POJOs, containers, and an example “Hello Spring” app.
- Module 2 — Dependency Injection: Constructor vs setter injection, lifecycle, bean scopes.
- Module 3 — Configuration Styles: XML basics, annotation-driven configuration, Java-based configuration.
- Module 4 — Data Access: Spring JDBC template patterns, brief Hibernate integration demo.
- Module 5 — Web Basics: Simple controller, view resolution, and request mapping.
- Module 6 — Messaging & Transactions: Overview of JMS integration and transaction demarcation.
- Module 7 — Putting It Together: Small capstone project with step-by-step walkthrough and code review.
Prerequisites
To get the most from this course you should be comfortable with Java basics (classes, interfaces), build tools (Maven or Gradle), and have a development JDK installed. The course uses examples compatible with earlier Spring 3.x/4.x concepts (as presented in the 2011 book) but includes notes pointing learners to modern Spring resources for newer setups. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Format, Duration & Materials
The course is self-paced and contains:
- 10 short video lessons (6–10 hours total)
- Full source code for every example (ZIP download)
- Guided capstone project + suggested further reading
Assessment & Certificate
Completion includes quizzes after each module and a final capstone assignment. A course completion certificate is issued upon passing the final assignment and quiz set.
Explore These Valuable Resources.
- Official Spring Guides — quick, modern hands-on guides for Spring
- Baeldung — practical Spring tutorials and deep dives
- Just Spring — O’Reilly / original book reference
These resources complement the course by linking classic lightweight Spring ideas to up-to-date documentation and tutorials. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
FAQs
- Is this course suitable for modern Spring development?
- Yes — the course teaches timeless fundamentals from the “lightweight Spring” era and includes pointers to current Spring guides so learners can update examples to Spring Boot / Spring 6+ when ready. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
- Do I need a paid IDE or tools?
- No — you can use free tools (OpenJDK, VS Code, or IntelliJ Community Edition) and Maven/Gradle for builds.
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