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Why does Spring Boot allow multiple application.properties files in different locations?

hard📝 Conceptual Q10 of 15
Spring Boot - Fundamentals
Why does Spring Boot allow multiple application.properties files in different locations?
ABecause it ignores all but the first file
BTo support environment-specific configurations
CTo confuse developers
DTo duplicate properties for backup
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand Spring Boot configuration loading

    Spring Boot loads properties from multiple locations to allow overrides.

  2. Step 2: Purpose of multiple files

    This supports environment-specific settings like dev, test, prod.

  3. Final Answer:

    Multiple files allow environment-specific configurations -> Option B

  4. Quick Check:

    Multiple files = environment configs [OK]
Quick Trick: Multiple properties files enable environment configs [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Thinking files are ignored
  • Assuming duplication is for backup
  • Believing it confuses developers

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