Which of the following is the correct syntax for setting a server port in application.properties?

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Spring Boot - Application Configuration

Which of the following is the correct syntax for setting a server port in application.properties?

Aserver.port=8080

Bserver.port => 8080

Cserver.port : 8080

Dserver.port -> 8080

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Recall properties file syntax
In application.properties, each configuration is set as a key=value pair without colons or arrows.
Step 2: Identify the correct key-value format
The correct syntax uses an equals sign: server.port=8080.
Final Answer:
server.port=8080 -> Option A
Quick Check:
Properties syntax uses = not : or arrows [OK]

Quick Trick: Properties files always use key=value format [OK]

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