Spring Initializr

Spring Initializr is a web-based tool that helps you quickly generate a Spring Boot project with the necessary dependencies. It allows you to select the project type, language, Spring Boot version, dependencies, and packaging format, and then download a ready-to-use project.

Steps to Use Spring Initializr:

1. Go to Spring Initializr: https://start.spring.io/
2. Configure the Project:
   • Project: Choose Maven or Gradle
   • Language: Java, Kotlin, or Groovy
   • Spring Boot Version: Choose the latest stable version
   • Group & Artifact: Define package structure (e.g., com.example.demo)
   • Name & Description: Give your project a meaningful name
   • Packaging: Jar (for most apps) or War (for deployment on a servlet container)
   • Java Version: Select the version you are using (e.g., 17 or 21)
3. Add Dependencies:
   • Click on “Add Dependencies” and select what you need (e.g., Spring Web, Spring Data JPA, Spring Security)
4. Generate & Download:
   • Click “Generate,” download the zip file, extract it, and open it in an IDE like IntelliJ IDEA or VS Code.