Spring MVC for Developers: Techniques and Best Practices

Overview

Course Description: This course provides a comprehensive guide to developing robust web applications using the Spring MVC framework. Participants will learn the fundamentals of the Model-View-Controller (MVC) architecture, including setting up a Spring MVC project, creating controllers, views, and models, and handling requests. The course covers advanced topics such as data binding, form handling, validation, exception handling, and interceptors. Through practical demos and real-world examples, learners will gain the skills to build scalable, maintainable, and efficient web applications using Spring MVC. Learning Objectives: Define the Model-View-Controller (MVC) architecture and its role in web application development. Configure and set up a basic Spring MVC application, including controllers, views, and models. Implement data binding, form handling, and validation techniques in Spring MVC applications. Apply best practices for exception handling and request interception in Spring MVC. Target Audience: This course is designed for Java developers, backend developers, software engineers, and web developers who want to master the Spring MVC framework for building modern web applications. It is also suitable for system analysts, technical leads, and project managers looking to enhance their understanding of Spring MVC's capabilities and best practices in web development.

Syllabus

Introduction to Spring MVC

In this module, you will gain a solid foundation in the Model-View-Controller (MVC) architecture and its implementation in Spring MVC. Starting with an understanding of the MVC pattern, you'll move on to setting up a basic Spring MVC application. You will also learn how to create controllers, views, and models, and how to handle requests effectively.

Developing Web Application with Spring MVC

This module focuses on the development of web applications using Spring MVC. You will learn how to bind models and views using controllers, configure and customize ViewResolvers, and manage WebApplicationContext. Additionally, you will get hands-on experience with creating a CRUD application using Spring MVC.

Form Handling and Validation

In this module, you will delve into form handling and validation in Spring MVC. You will learn about data binding in forms, using MVC form tags, and implementing form validation with both the Validation API and custom validators. This module will equip you with the skills to ensure your forms are robust and user-friendly.

Exception Handling, Interceptors, and Security

This module covers advanced topics in Spring MVC, including exception handling, request interceptors, and security integration. You will learn how to handle exceptions effectively, use interceptors for request processing, redirect model attributes, and integrate Spring Security to protect your web applications.