Advanced Java (Coursera)

Learn to design applications with a modern approach, enhancing scalability and flexibility through the principles of single responsibility, loose coupling, and continuous delivery. Discover how microservices outperform monolithic applications, achieving faster development speed, easier maintenance, and technology diversity.
Get hands-on experience in developing microservices using Spring Boot. Gain practical insights into service discovery, load balancing, and fault tolerance with Spring Cloud's Netflix Eureka. From creating service boundaries to deploying executable JAR files, our step-by-step guidance ensures you grasp the essentials.
By completing this course, you'll master advanced Java concepts, acquire sought-after skills in microservice development, and differentiate yourself in the competitive tech landscape. Start your journey to becoming a skilled Java developer ready to build scalable, resilient, and efficient microservices.

Syllabus

Welcome & Module 1: Servlets and JSP
This course is designed for intermediate Java developers who have a solid foundation in core Java programming and want to take their skills to the next level. In Module 1, we'll dive into the world of Servlets and JSP and define their essential role in Advanced Java development.

Module 2: Introduction to Maven + Backend Development using Spring Boot
In Module 2, we will define Maven, discuss building a Maven project, and even practice building one. We'll look into dependency injection, using the Spring Initializer web application, and the application.properties file. Finally, we'll delve into the use of annotations and explore RESTful web services with Spring Boot.

Module 3: Microservices and Spring Cloud
In Module 3, we will explore the microservices architecture, comparing it to the monolithic approach. We'll discuss building microservices with Spring Boot, talk about Spring Cloud - specifically Netflix Eureka - and take a look at Service Discovery.