Project structure walkthrough in Spring Boot - Cheat Sheet & Quick Revision

Recall & Review

beginner

What is the purpose of the src/main/java directory in a Spring Boot project?

It holds the main Java source code files where your application logic, controllers, services, and repositories live.

beginner

What kind of files do you find in src/main/resources?

This folder contains configuration files like application.properties or application.yml, static files, templates, and other resources your app needs.

beginner

What is the role of the pom.xml or build.gradle file in a Spring Boot project?

It manages project dependencies, build settings, and plugins. It tells the build tool how to compile and package your app.

beginner

Where do you put your test code in a Spring Boot project?

Test code goes inside src/test/java. This keeps tests separate from the main application code.

intermediate

Why is it important to follow the standard Spring Boot project structure?

It helps tools and developers understand your project easily, supports automatic configuration, and makes your app easier to maintain.

Which folder contains your main application Java files in Spring Boot?

A src/test/java

B src/main/java

C src/main/resources

D target/classes

The main Java source files are placed in src/main/java.

Where do you place configuration files like application.properties?

A src/test/resources

B src/main/java

C src/main/resources

D src/test/java

Configuration files go into src/main/resources.

What is the purpose of the pom.xml file?

A To manage dependencies and build settings

B To store test cases

C To write Java code

D To hold static web files

pom.xml manages dependencies and build instructions.

Where should you put your unit tests?

A src/main/java

B src/main/resources

C target/test-classes

D src/test/java

Unit tests belong in src/test/java.

Why follow the standard Spring Boot project structure?

A To help tools and developers understand the project easily

B To confuse developers

C To make the project harder to maintain

D To avoid using build tools

Standard structure helps tools and developers work efficiently.

Describe the main folders in a Spring Boot project and what each is used for.

Think about where your code, config, and tests live.

Explain why organizing your Spring Boot project with the standard structure is helpful.

Consider benefits for both developers and tools.