Spring is an open-source Java platform that helps in creating robust Java applications very easily and smoothly.
Spring framework is very famous since it is a light weighted framework that is easy to test and has a lot of predefined templates.
Google, Accenture, Microsoft, etc use Spring Framework.
Now, let us get on the road to learn Spring.
Prerequisites: Before learning Spring, it is advised to have good knowledge of Java.
Step1:
Begin with its installation. Learn about its architecture and IOC containers.
Step2:
Understand Bean. Learn about bean definition, bean scopes, bean life cycle, bean post-processors, and bean definition inheritance.
Step3:
Move on to some more interesting and important concepts. Learn about dependency injection, injecting inner beans, injecting collection, and bean auto wiring.
Step4:
We are halfway done with Spring. Understand concepts like annotation-based configuration, java-based configuration, event handling, and custom events.
Step5:
Learn AOP framework, JDBC framework, Web MVC framework, and transaction management.
Step6:
Yahoo! We are done with it. Build projects using spring to strengthen your skill.
