Topic:Spring
Answer:
Spring — base framework with modules, needs manual config. Spring Boot — wrapper with auto-config for a fast start. Junior should know both, focus on Boot.
- Spring vs Spring Boot — a common interview question - Spring (core) — framework with modules (Core, MVC, Security, Data), where you configure everything manually via XML or annotations - Spring Boot — wrapper with auto-configuration, embedded server (Tomcat/Jetty), starters — lets you launch a production-ready service in hours - In 2026, 95%+ of new Java projects in PL use Spring Boot, but legacy systems in banks often still run on pure Spring - A junior should know both: Spring Boot for productivity (most work), Spring core for understanding internal logic (interviews, debugging) - Mate academy teaches both — via Spring Boot with explicit explanation of what is happening "under the hood" The enterprise sector actively looks for Java devs who know both (source: NoFluffJobs 2026).
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