Why is it recommended to use @ConfigurationProperties over multiple @Value annotations for binding configuration in Spring Boot?

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Spring Boot - Application Configuration

Why is it recommended to use @ConfigurationProperties over multiple @Value annotations for binding configuration in Spring Boot?

A@Value cannot bind primitive types

B@Value is deprecated and no longer supported

C@ConfigurationProperties automatically reloads properties at runtime

DBecause @ConfigurationProperties supports type-safe, hierarchical binding and bulk validation

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Compare @ConfigurationProperties and @Value
@ConfigurationProperties binds groups of properties into objects with type safety and supports nested structures.
Step 2: Understand benefits of @ConfigurationProperties
It allows bulk binding and validation, making configuration easier to manage and less error-prone.
Final Answer:
Because @ConfigurationProperties supports type-safe, hierarchical binding and bulk validation -> Option D
Quick Check:
Type-safe bulk binding = A [OK]

Quick Trick: Use @ConfigurationProperties for clean, validated config binding [OK]

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