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Why does Spring Boot prefer convention over configuration compared to plain Spring?

hard📝 Conceptual Q10 of 15
Spring Boot - Fundamentals
Why does Spring Boot prefer convention over configuration compared to plain Spring?
ATo force developers to write more XML files
BTo simplify development by reducing explicit setup and boilerplate
CTo disable component scanning by default
DTo require manual server installation
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Define convention over configuration

    This means using default settings and naming conventions to avoid extra setup.

  2. Step 2: Explain why Spring Boot uses it

    Spring Boot uses this to make development faster and easier by reducing boilerplate and explicit config.

  3. Final Answer:

    To simplify development by reducing explicit setup and boilerplate -> Option B

  4. Quick Check:

    Convention over config simplifies dev = A [OK]
Quick Trick: Convention over config reduces setup work [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Thinking it increases XML usage
  • Assuming component scanning is off
  • Believing manual server install is required

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