Given this Spring Boot project structure, what will happen if you place a static HTML file inside src/main/resources/static/index.html and run the application?

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AThe application will fail to start due to invalid file placement

BThe HTML file will not be accessible because resources folder is for Java classes only

CThe HTML file will be served automatically at http://localhost:8080/index.html

DThe HTML file will be served only if explicitly mapped in a controller

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand static resource handling in Spring Boot
Spring Boot serves static content from src/main/resources/static automatically.
Step 2: Confirm URL mapping for static files
Files in static folder are accessible by their filename at root URL path.
Final Answer:
The HTML file will be served automatically at http://localhost:8080/index.html -> Option C
Quick Check:
Static files in resources/static = auto-served [OK]

Quick Trick: Put static files in resources/static for automatic serving [OK]

Common Mistakes:

Thinking resources folder is only for Java classes
Expecting manual controller mapping for static files
Assuming app fails on static files in resources

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Given this Spring Boot project structure, what will happen if you place a static HTML file inside src/main/resources/static/index.html and run the application?

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