Spring Boot

Spring Boot is a Java framework that simplifies the creation of production-grade applications built on the Spring platform. Developers use it to build stand-alone applications with minimal configuration required. The framework provides opinionated starter dependencies that streamline build setup, automatically configures Spring and third-party libraries when appropriate, and includes production-ready features such as metrics and health checks. Spring Boot eliminates the need for deploying WAR files by embedding application servers like Tomcat, Jetty, or Undertow directly.

Spring Boot is developed by VMware and is released under the Apache Software License 2.0. The framework is designed to reduce boilerplate setup, allowing developers to focus on application logic rather than configuration details. It supports various application types and architectures, making it suitable for different development needs across the Spring ecosystem.