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Java Spring Basics Introduction and Setting up Our Development Tools Introduction to the Spring Framework

Rez Ghali
Rez Ghali
10,527 Points
Posted by Rez Ghali
Rez Ghali
10,527 Points

For Introduction to Spring course, there is recommendation to learn Java Web dev with SPARK... is that really helpful?

For Introduction to Spring course, there is recommendation to learn Java Web dev with SPARK... I wonder if it is really necessary. ... my understanding is that most users prefer either with more people using SPRING... am I wrong?

Nack Patty
Nack Patty
342 Points

Man, I’m in the same boat. I’m choosing to skip Spark b/c I don’t see it in most of the jobs I’m applying for. If it comes up, I’ll make the adjustment and learn it but other than that I’m trying to learn the basics and get on w/ my life

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Asif Ahmed
Asif Ahmed
2,881 Points
Asif Ahmed
Asif Ahmed
2,881 Points

I'd say yes, Spark doesn't provide a lot of the extra helper magic that Spring annotations will, so it's easier to see what's going on in Spark than in Spring. That said, if you're coming into Spring with a strong understanding of other web technologies, then you don't need the Spark course.