I've been trying to get the hang of Spring Boot, but it feels overly complicated and verbose, especially for solving simple problems. I'm wondering if there's a more beginner-friendly backend framework out there. I've tried Node.js and Express in the past, but I found myself getting bored with them. What do you suggest?
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Many say Spring Boot is easier than it seems—once you learn the annotations, you'll see it actually minimizes the amount of code you need to write. It integrates well with Hibernate as well, which handles a lot of the heavy lifting—it's like magic! Though I totally get that the initial learning curve feels overwhelming where all the 'auto-configuration' can leave you feeling lost for a bit.
Exactly! I felt that way too at first. Once you figure out the underlying 'magic,' it starts to fall into place. It’s tough, but if you stick with it, you’ll realize how powerful it can be.