What should I know before starting Spring?

November 12, 2026 1 answer
Asked by quartz.inbox~

I know Java and SQL, but I'm not sure if that's enough to start building projects with Spring. Should I learn the Spring Framework first, or go straight to Spring Boot?

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!bonus-round-ish

Pick a tutorial based on what you actually want to build. For a REST API, follow one that covers endpoints. If database access is your main interest, look for one that introduces JPA. Spring is big, so there's no need to cover every part before making something useful.

quartz.inbox~:

How do I use a tutorial without just copying along and forgetting everything?

BACK.of.envelope:

After each section, try rebuilding it without looking, then change a feature or add one of your own. When you get stuck, go back and check the part you need.

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