Chapter 2. Configuring Web Applications

In the previous chapter, we learned how to create a starting application template, add some basic functionalities, and set up a connection to a database. In this chapter, we will continue to evolve our BookPub application and give it a web presence.

In this chapter, we will learn about the following topics:

  • Creating a basic RESTful application
  • Creating a Spring Data REST service
  • Configuring custom servlet filters
  • Configuring custom interceptors
  • Configuring custom HttpMessageConverters
  • Configuring custom PropertyEditors
  • Configuring custom type Formatters

Creating a basic RESTful application

While command-line applications do have their place and use, most of today's application development is centered around web, REST, ...

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