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When building a REST API, how does Spring Boot reduce the amount of boilerplate code compared to plain Spring?

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Spring Boot - Fundamentals
When building a REST API, how does Spring Boot reduce the amount of boilerplate code compared to plain Spring?
ABy forcing developers to write all HTTP request mappings explicitly
BBy requiring manual XML configuration for each REST controller
CBy disabling component scanning to improve performance
DBy providing embedded servers and starter dependencies that auto-configure REST components
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand Spring Boot starters

    Spring Boot starters bundle dependencies and auto-configure components like embedded servers and REST support.

  2. Step 2: Compare with plain Spring

    Plain Spring requires manual setup of servers and REST components, increasing boilerplate.

  3. Final Answer:

    By providing embedded servers and starter dependencies that auto-configure REST components -> Option D

  4. Quick Check:

    Starters and embedded servers reduce REST API setup [OK]
Quick Trick: Starters auto-configure REST and servers [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Thinking XML config is needed for REST controllers
  • Believing component scanning is disabled
  • Assuming all HTTP mappings must be manually coded

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