Spring Boot is released under the Apache 2.0 license. If you would like to contribute
Spring Boot is released under the Apache 2.0 license. If you would like to contribute something, or want to hack on the code this document should help you get started.
something, or want to hack on the code this document should help you get started.
== Code of Conduct
== Code of Conduct
This project adheres to the Contributor Covenant link:CODE_OF_CONDUCT.adoc[code of
This project adheres to the Contributor Covenant link:CODE_OF_CONDUCT.adoc[code of conduct].
conduct]. By participating, you are expected to uphold this code. Please report
By participating, you are expected to uphold this code. Please report unacceptable behavior to spring-code-of-conduct@pivotal.io.
unacceptable behavior to spring-code-of-conduct@pivotal.io.
== Using GitHub Issues
== Using GitHub Issues
We use GitHub issues to track bugs and enhancements. If you have a general usage question
We use GitHub issues to track bugs and enhancements.
please ask on https://stackoverflow.com[Stack Overflow]. The Spring Boot team and the
If you have a general usage question please ask on https://stackoverflow.com[Stack Overflow].
broader community monitor the https://stackoverflow.com/tags/spring-boot[`spring-boot`]
The Spring Boot team and the broader community monitor the https://stackoverflow.com/tags/spring-boot[`spring-boot`] tag.
tag.
If you are reporting a bug, please help to speed up problem diagnosis by providing as
If you are reporting a bug, please help to speed up problem diagnosis by providing as much information as possible.
much information as possible. Ideally, that would include a small sample project that
Ideally, that would include a small sample project that reproduces the problem.
reproduces the problem.
== Reporting Security Vulnerabilities
== Reporting Security Vulnerabilities
If you think you have found a security vulnerability in Spring Boot please *DO NOT*
If you think you have found a security vulnerability in Spring Boot please *DO NOT* disclose it publicly until we've had a chance to fix it.
disclose it publicly until we've had a chance to fix it. Please don't report security
Please don't report security vulnerabilities using GitHub issues, instead head over to https://tanzu.vmware.com/security and learn how to disclose them responsibly.
vulnerabilities using GitHub issues, instead head over to https://pivotal.io/security and
learn how to disclose them responsibly.
== Sign the Contributor License Agreement
== Sign the Contributor License Agreement
Before we accept a non-trivial patch or pull request we will need you to
Before we accept a non-trivial patch or pull request we will need you to https://cla.pivotal.io/sign/spring[sign the Contributor License Agreement].
https://cla.pivotal.io/sign/spring[sign the Contributor License Agreement].
Signing the contributor's agreement does not grant anyone commit rights to the main repository, but it does mean that we can accept your contributions, and you will get an author credit if we do.
Signing the contributor's agreement does not grant anyone commit rights to the main
Active contributors might be asked to join the core team, and given the ability to merge pull requests.
repository, but it does mean that we can accept your contributions, and you will get an
author credit if we do. Active contributors might be asked to join the core team, and
given the ability to merge pull requests.
== Code Conventions and Housekeeping
== Code Conventions and Housekeeping
None of these is essential for a pull request, but they will all help. They can also be
None of these is essential for a pull request, but they will all help.
added after the original pull request but before a merge.
They can also be added after the original pull request but before a merge.
* We use the https://github.com/spring-io/spring-javaformat/[Spring JavaFormat] project
* We use the https://github.com/spring-io/spring-javaformat/[Spring JavaFormat] project to apply code formatting conventions.
to apply code formatting conventions. If you use Eclipse and you follow the '`Importing
If you use Eclipse and you follow the '`Importing into eclipse`' instructions below you should get project specific formatting automatically.
into eclipse`' instructions below you should get project specific formatting
You can also install the https://github.com/spring-io/spring-javaformat/#intellij-idea[Spring JavaFormat IntelliJ Plugin] or format the code from the Gradle build by running `./gradlew format`.
automatically. You can also install the
Note that if you have format violations in `buildSrc`, you can fix them by running `./gradlew -p buildSrc format` from the project root directory.
* The build includes checkstyle rules for many of our code conventions.
Plugin] or format the code from the Gradle build by running
Run `./gradlew checkstyleMain checkstyleTest` if you want to check your changes are compliant.
`./gradlew format`. Note that if you have format violations in `buildSrc`, you can fix
* Make sure all new `.java` files have a Javadoc class comment with at least an `@author` tag identifying you, and preferably at least a paragraph on what the class is for.
them by running `./gradlew -p buildSrc format` from the project root directory.
* Add the ASF license header comment to all new `.java` files (copy from existing files in the project).
* The build includes checkstyle rules for many of our code conventions. Run
* Add yourself as an `@author` to the `.java` files that you modify substantially (more than cosmetic changes).
`./gradlew checkstyleMain checkstyleTest` if you want to check your changes are
compliant.
* Make sure all new `.java` files have a Javadoc class comment with at least an
`@author` tag identifying you, and preferably at least a paragraph on what the class is
for.
* Add the ASF license header comment to all new `.java` files (copy from existing files
in the project)
* Add yourself as an `@author` to the `.java` files that you modify substantially (more
than cosmetic changes).
* Add some Javadocs.
* Add some Javadocs.
* A few unit tests would help a lot as well -- someone has to do it.
* A few unit tests would help a lot as well -- someone has to do it.
* If no-one else is using your branch, please rebase it against the current master (or
* If no-one else is using your branch, please rebase it against the current master (or other target branch in the main project).
other target branch in the main project).
* When writing a commit message please follow https://tbaggery.com/2008/04/19/a-note-about-git-commit-messages.html[these conventions].
* When writing a commit message please follow https://tbaggery.com/2008/04/19/a-note-about-git-commit-messages.html[these conventions],
if you are fixing an existing issue please add `Fixes gh-XXXX` at the end of the commit
message (where `XXXX` is the issue number).
== Working with the Code
== Working with the Code
If you don't have an IDE preference we would recommend that you use
If you don't have an IDE preference we would recommend that you use https://spring.io/tools/sts[Spring Tools Suite] or https://eclipse.org[Eclipse] when working with the code.
https://spring.io/tools/sts[Spring Tools Suite] or
We use the https://projects.eclipse.org/projects/tools.buildship[Buildship] Eclipse plugin for Gradle support.
https://eclipse.org[Eclipse] when working with the code. We use the
Other IDEs and tools should also work without issue.
https://projects.eclipse.org/projects/tools.buildship[Buildship] Eclipse plugin for Gradle
support. Other IDEs and tools should also work without issue.
=== Building from Source
=== Building from Source
Spring Boot source can be built from the command line using https://gradle.org[Gradle] on
Spring Boot source can be built from the command line using https://gradle.org[Gradle] on JDK 1.8 or above.
JDK 1.8 or above. We include https://docs.gradle.org/current/userguide/gradle_wrapper.html[Gradle's
We include https://docs.gradle.org/current/userguide/gradle_wrapper.html[Gradle's wrapper scripts] (`./gradlew` or `gradlew.bat`) that you can run rather than needing to install Gradle locally.
wrapper scripts] (`./gradlew` or `gradlew.bat`) that you can run rather than needing to
install Gradle locally.
The project can be built from the root directory using the standard Gradle command:
The project can be built from the root directory using the standard Gradle command:
@ -99,9 +74,8 @@ The project can be built from the root directory using the standard Gradle comma
=== Importing into Eclipse
=== Importing into Eclipse
You can import the Spring Boot code into any Eclipse 2019-12-based distribution. The
You can import the Spring Boot code into any Eclipse 2019-12-based distribution.
easiest way to setup a new environment is to use the Eclipse Installer with the provided
The easiest way to setup a new environment is to use the Eclipse Installer with the provided `spring-boot-project.setup` file (in the `/eclipse` folder).
`spring-boot-project.setup` file (in the `/eclipse` folder).
@ -111,8 +85,9 @@ To use the installer:
* Download and run the latest https://download.eclipse.org/justj/?file=oomph/products/latest[Eclipse Installer] (must be 1.19.0 or above).
* Download and run the latest https://download.eclipse.org/justj/?file=oomph/products/latest[Eclipse Installer] (must be 1.19.0 or above).
* Switch to "Advanced Mode" using the drop down menu on the right.
* Switch to "Advanced Mode" using the drop down menu on the right.
* Select "`Eclipse IDE for Java Developers`" under "`Eclipse.org`" as the product to install, `2020-09` as the product version, and click "`next`".
* Select "`Eclipse IDE for Java Developers`" under "`Eclipse.org`" as the product to install, `2020-12` as the product version, and click "`next`".
* For the "`Project`" click on "`+`" to add a new setup file. Select "`Github Projects`" and browse for `<checkout>/eclipse/spring-boot-project.setup` from your locally cloned copy of the source code.
* For the "`Project`" click on "`+`" to add a new setup file.
Select "`Github Projects`" and browse for `<checkout>/eclipse/spring-boot-project.setup` from your locally cloned copy of the source code.
Click "`OK`" to add the setup file to the list.
Click "`OK`" to add the setup file to the list.
* Double-click on "`Spring Boot`" from the project list to add it to the list that will be provisioned then click "`Next`".
* Double-click on "`Spring Boot`" from the project list to add it to the list that will be provisioned then click "`Next`".
* Click show all variables and make sure that "`Checkout Location`" points to the locally cloned source code that you selected earlier.
* Click show all variables and make sure that "`Checkout Location`" points to the locally cloned source code that you selected earlier.
@ -127,12 +102,10 @@ TIP: If you see import errors with `com.sun` packages make sure you have setup a
==== Manual Installation with Buildship
==== Manual Installation with Buildship
If you prefer to install Eclipse yourself you should use the
If you prefer to install Eclipse yourself you should use the https://projects.eclipse.org/projects/tools.buildship[Buildship] Eclipse plugin.
https://projects.eclipse.org/projects/tools.buildship[Buildship] Eclipse plugin. If you
If you don't already have Buildship installed it is available from the "`Eclipse marketplace`".
don't already have Buildship installed it is available from the "`Eclipse marketplace`".
Spring Boot includes project specific source formatting settings, in order to have these
Spring Boot includes project specific source formatting settings, in order to have these work with Buildship, we provide an additional Eclipse plugin that you can install.
work with Buildship, we provide an additional Eclipse plugin that you can install:
@ -141,28 +114,23 @@ work with Buildship, we provide an additional Eclipse plugin that you can instal
* Add `https://dl.bintray.com/spring/javaformat-eclipse/` as a site.
* Add `https://dl.bintray.com/spring/javaformat-eclipse/` as a site.
* Install "Spring Java Format".
* Install "Spring Java Format".
NOTE: The plugin is optional. Projects can be imported without the plugins, your code
NOTE: The plugin is optional.
changes just won't be automatically formatted.
Projects can be imported without the plugins, your code changes just won't be automatically formatted.
With the requisite Eclipse plugins installed you can select
With the requisite Eclipse plugins installed you can select `Gradle -> Existing Gradle project` from the `File -> Import...` menu to import the code.
`Gradle -> Existing Gradle project` from the `File -> Import…` menu to import the code.
=== Importing into IntelliJ IDEA
=== Importing into IntelliJ IDEA
If you have performed a checkout of this repository already, use "`File`" -> "`Open`" and
If you have performed a checkout of this repository already, use "`File`" -> "`Open`" and then select the root `build.gradle` file to import the code.
then select the root `build.gradle` file to import the code.
Alternatively, you can let IntellIJ IDEA checkout the code for you. Use "`File`" ->
Alternatively, you can let IntellIJ IDEA checkout the code for you. Use "`File`" -> "`New`" -> "`Project from Version Control`" and `https://github.com/spring-projects/spring-boot` for the URL.
"`New`" -> "`Project from Version Control`" and
Once the checkout has completed, a pop-up will suggest to open the project.
`https://github.com/spring-projects/spring-boot` for the URL. Once the checkout has
completed, a pop-up will suggest to open the project.
==== Install the Spring Formatter plugin
==== Install the Spring Formatter plugin
If you haven't done so, install the formatter plugin so that proper formatting rules are
If you haven't done so, install the formatter plugin so that proper formatting rules are applied automatically when you reformat code in the IDE.
applied automatically when you reformat code in the IDE.
* Download the latest https://search.maven.org/search?q=g:io.spring.javaformat%20AND%20a:spring-javaformat-intellij-plugin[IntelliJ IDEA plugin].
* Download the latest https://search.maven.org/search?q=g:io.spring.javaformat%20AND%20a:spring-javaformat-intellij-plugin[IntelliJ IDEA plugin].
* Select "`IntelliJ IDEA`" -> "`Preferences`".
* Select "`IntelliJ IDEA`" -> "`Preferences`".
@ -173,8 +141,7 @@ applied automatically when you reformat code in the IDE.
==== Import additional code style
==== Import additional code style
The formatter does not cover all rules (such as order of imports) and an additional file
The formatter does not cover all rules (such as order of imports) and an additional file needs to be added.
needs to be added.
* Select "`IntelliJ IDEA`" -> "`Preferences`".
* Select "`IntelliJ IDEA`" -> "`Preferences`".
* Select "`Editor`" -> "`Code Style`".
* Select "`Editor`" -> "`Code Style`".
@ -189,9 +156,8 @@ Gradle is well supported by most Java IDEs. Refer to your vendor documentation.
== Cloning the git repository on Windows
== Cloning the git repository on Windows
Some files in the git repository may exceed the Windows maximum file path (260
Some files in the git repository may exceed the Windows maximum file path (260 characters), depending on where you clone the repository.
characters), depending on where you clone the repository. If you get `Filename too long`
If you get `Filename too long` errors, set the `core.longPaths=true` git option:
Spring Boot helps you to create Spring-powered, production-grade applications and
Spring Boot helps you to create Spring-powered, production-grade applications and services with absolute minimum fuss.
services with absolute minimum fuss. It takes an opinionated view of the Spring platform
It takes an opinionated view of the Spring platform so that new and existing users can quickly get to the bits they need.
so that new and existing users can quickly get to the bits they need.
You can use Spring Boot to create stand-alone Java applications that can be started using
You can use Spring Boot to create stand-alone Java applications that can be started using `java -jar` or more traditional WAR deployments.
`java -jar` or more traditional WAR deployments. We also provide a command line tool
We also provide a command line tool that runs spring scripts.
that runs spring scripts.
Our primary goals are:
Our primary goals are:
* Provide a radically faster and widely accessible getting started experience for all
* Provide a radically faster and widely accessible getting started experience for all Spring development.
Spring development
* Be opinionated out of the box, but get out of the way quickly as requirements start to diverge from the defaults.
* Be opinionated out of the box, but get out of the way quickly as requirements start to
* Provide a range of non-functional features that are common to large classes of projects (e.g. embedded servers, security, metrics, health checks, externalized configuration).
diverge from the defaults
* Absolutely no code generation and no requirement for XML configuration.
* Provide a range of non-functional features that are common to large classes of projects
(e.g. embedded servers, security, metrics, health checks, externalized configuration)
* Absolutely no code generation and no requirement for XML configuration
== Installation and Getting Started
== Installation and Getting Started
The {docs}/html/[reference documentation] includes detailed
The {docs}/html/[reference documentation] includes detailed {docs}/html/getting-started.html#getting-started-installing-spring-boot[installation instructions] as well as a comprehensive {docs}/html/getting-started.html#getting-started-first-application[``getting started``] guide.
Here is a quick teaser of a complete Spring Boot application in Java:
Here is a quick teaser of a complete Spring Boot application in Java:
@ -58,64 +49,46 @@ Here is a quick teaser of a complete Spring Boot application in Java:
== Getting help
== Getting help
Having trouble with Spring Boot? We'd like to help!
Having trouble with Spring Boot? We'd like to help!
* Check the {docs}/html/[reference documentation], especially the
* Check the {docs}/html/[reference documentation], especially the {docs}/html/howto.html#howto[How-to's] -- they provide solutions to the most common questions.
{docs}/html/howto.html#howto[How-to's] -- they provide solutions to the most common
* Learn the Spring basics -- Spring Boot builds on many other Spring projects, check the https://spring.io[spring.io] web-site for a wealth of reference documentation.
questions.
If you are just starting out with Spring, try one of the https://spring.io/guides[guides].
* Learn the Spring basics -- Spring Boot builds on many other Spring projects, check
* If you are upgrading, read the {github}/wiki[release notes] for upgrade instructions and "new and noteworthy" features.
the https://spring.io[spring.io] web-site for a wealth of reference documentation. If
* Ask a question - we monitor https://stackoverflow.com[stackoverflow.com] for questions tagged with https://stackoverflow.com/tags/spring-boot[`spring-boot`].
you are just starting out with Spring, try one of the https://spring.io/guides[guides].
You can also chat with the community on https://gitter.im/spring-projects/spring-boot[Gitter].
* If you are upgrading, read the {github}/wiki[release notes] for upgrade instructions and
"new and noteworthy" features.
* Ask a question - we monitor https://stackoverflow.com[stackoverflow.com] for questions
tagged with https://stackoverflow.com/tags/spring-boot[`spring-boot`]. You can also chat
with the community on https://gitter.im/spring-projects/spring-boot[Gitter].
* Report bugs with Spring Boot at {github}/issues[github.com/spring-projects/spring-boot/issues].
* Report bugs with Spring Boot at {github}/issues[github.com/spring-projects/spring-boot/issues].
== Reporting Issues
== Reporting Issues
Spring Boot uses GitHub's integrated issue tracking system to record bugs and feature
Spring Boot uses GitHub's integrated issue tracking system to record bugs and feature requests.
requests. If you want to raise an issue, please follow the recommendations below:
If you want to raise an issue, please follow the recommendations below:
* Before you log a bug, please search the {github}/issues[issue tracker] to see if someone
* Before you log a bug, please search the {github}/issues[issue tracker] to see if someone has already reported the problem.
has already reported the problem.
* If the issue doesn't already exist, {github}/issues/new[create a new issue].
* If the issue doesn't already exist, {github}/issues/new[create a new issue].
* Please provide as much information as possible with the issue report, we like to know
* Please provide as much information as possible with the issue report, we like to know the version of Spring Boot that you are using, as well as your Operating System and JVM version.
the version of Spring Boot that you are using, as well as your Operating System and
* If you need to paste code, or include a stack trace use Markdown +++```+++ escapes before and after your text.
JVM version.
* If possible try to create a test-case or project that replicates the problem and attach it to the issue.
* If you need to paste code, or include a stack trace use Markdown +++```+++ escapes
before and after your text.
* If possible try to create a test-case or project that replicates the problem and attach
it to the issue.
== Building from Source
== Building from Source
You don't need to build from source to use Spring Boot (binaries in
You don't need to build from source to use Spring Boot (binaries in https://repo.spring.io[repo.spring.io]), but if you want to try out the latest and greatest, Spring Boot can be built and published to your local Maven cache using the https://docs.gradle.org/current/userguide/gradle_wrapper.html[Gradle wrapper].
https://repo.spring.io[repo.spring.io]), but if you want to try out the latest and
You also need JDK 1.8.
greatest, Spring Boot can be built and published to your local Maven cache using the
https://docs.gradle.org/current/userguide/gradle_wrapper.html[Gradle wrapper]. You also
need JDK 1.8.
[indent=0]
[indent=0]
----
----
$ ./gradlew publishToMavenLocal
$ ./gradlew publishToMavenLocal
----
----
This will build all of the jars and documentation and publish them to your local
This will build all of the jars and documentation and publish them to your local Maven cache.
Maven cache. It won't run any of the tests. If you want to build everything, use the
It won't run any of the tests.
`build` task:
If you want to build everything, use the `build` task:
[indent=0]
[indent=0]
----
----
$ ./gradlew build
$ ./gradlew build
----
----
_Also see link:CONTRIBUTING.adoc[CONTRIBUTING.adoc] if you wish to submit pull requests,
@ -124,53 +97,43 @@ There are a number of modules in Spring Boot, here is a quick overview:
=== spring-boot
=== spring-boot
The main library providing features that support the other parts of Spring Boot,
The main library providing features that support the other parts of Spring Boot, these include:
these include:
* The `SpringApplication` class, providing static convenience methods that can be used
* The `SpringApplication` class, providing static convenience methods that can be used to write a stand-alone Spring Application.
to write a stand-alone Spring Application. Its sole job is to create and refresh an
Its sole job is to create and refresh an appropriate Spring `ApplicationContext`.
appropriate Spring `ApplicationContext`
* Embedded web applications with a choice of container (Tomcat, Jetty or Undertow).
* Embedded web applications with a choice of container (Tomcat, Jetty or Undertow)
* First class externalized configuration support,
* First class externalized configuration support
* Convenience `ApplicationContext` initializers, including support for sensible logging defaults.
* Convenience `ApplicationContext` initializers, including support for sensible logging
defaults
=== spring-boot-autoconfigure
=== spring-boot-autoconfigure
Spring Boot can configure large parts of common applications based on the content
Spring Boot can configure large parts of common applications based on the content of their classpath.
of their classpath. A single `@EnableAutoConfiguration` annotation triggers
A single `@EnableAutoConfiguration` annotation triggers auto-configuration of the Spring context.
auto-configuration of the Spring context.
Auto-configuration attempts to deduce which beans a user might need. For example, if
Auto-configuration attempts to deduce which beans a user might need. For example, if `HSQLDB` is on the classpath, and the user has not configured any database connections, then they probably want an in-memory database to be defined.
`HSQLDB` is on the classpath, and the user has not configured any database connections,
Auto-configuration will always back away as the user starts to define their own beans.
then they probably want an in-memory database to be defined. Auto-configuration will
always back away as the user starts to define their own beans.
=== spring-boot-starters
=== spring-boot-starters
Starters are a set of convenient dependency descriptors that you can include in
Starters are a set of convenient dependency descriptors that you can include in your application.
your application. You get a one-stop-shop for all the Spring and related technology
You get a one-stop-shop for all the Spring and related technology that you need without having to hunt through sample code and copy paste loads of dependency descriptors.
that you need without having to hunt through sample code and copy paste loads of
For example, if you want to get started using Spring and JPA for database access include the `spring-boot-starter-data-jpa` dependency in your project, and you are good to go.
dependency descriptors. For example, if you want to get started using Spring and JPA for
database access include the `spring-boot-starter-data-jpa` dependency in your
project, and you are good to go.
=== spring-boot-cli
=== spring-boot-cli
The Spring command line application compiles and runs Groovy source, allowing you to
The Spring command line application compiles and runs Groovy source, allowing you to write the absolute minimum of code to get an application running.
write the absolute minimum of code to get an application running. Spring CLI
Spring CLI can also watch files, automatically recompiling and restarting when they change.
can also watch files, automatically recompiling and restarting when they change.
=== spring-boot-actuator
=== spring-boot-actuator
Actuator endpoints let you monitor and interact with your application.
Actuator endpoints let you monitor and interact with your application.
Spring Boot Actuator provides the infrastructure required for actuator endpoints. It contains
Spring Boot Actuator provides the infrastructure required for actuator endpoints.
annotation support for actuator endpoints. Out of the box, this module provides a number of endpoints
It contains annotation support for actuator endpoints.
including the `HealthEndpoint`, `EnvironmentEndpoint`, `BeansEndpoint` and many more.
Out of the box, this module provides a number of endpoints including the `HealthEndpoint`, `EnvironmentEndpoint`, `BeansEndpoint` and many more.
@ -188,50 +151,37 @@ This module contains core items and annotations that can be helpful when testing
=== spring-boot-test-autoconfigure
=== spring-boot-test-autoconfigure
Like other Spring Boot auto-configuration modules, spring-boot-test-autoconfigure, provides auto-configuration
Like other Spring Boot auto-configuration modules, spring-boot-test-autoconfigure, provides auto-configuration for tests based on the classpath.
for tests based on the classpath. It includes a number of annotations that can be used to automatically
It includes a number of annotations that can be used to automatically configure a slice of your application that needs to be tested.
configure a slice of your application that needs to be tested.
=== spring-boot-loader
=== spring-boot-loader
Spring Boot Loader provides the secret sauce that allows you to build a single jar file
Spring Boot Loader provides the secret sauce that allows you to build a single jar file that can be launched using `java -jar`.
that can be launched using `java -jar`. Generally you will not need to use
Generally you will not need to use `spring-boot-loader` directly, but instead work with the link:spring-boot-project/spring-boot-tools/spring-boot-gradle-plugin[Gradle] or link:spring-boot-project/spring-boot-tools/spring-boot-maven-plugin[Maven] plugin.
`spring-boot-loader` directly, but instead work with the
link:spring-boot-project/spring-boot-tools/spring-boot-gradle-plugin[Gradle] or
The spring-boot-devtools module provides additional development-time features such as automatic restarts,
The spring-boot-devtools module provides additional development-time features such as automatic restarts, for a smoother application development experience.
for a smoother application development experience. Developer tools are automatically disabled when
Developer tools are automatically disabled when running a fully packaged application.
running a fully packaged application.
== Samples
== Samples
Groovy samples for use with the command line application are available in
Groovy samples for use with the command line application are available in link:spring-boot-project/spring-boot-cli/samples[spring-boot-cli/samples].
link:spring-boot-project/spring-boot-cli/samples[spring-boot-cli/samples]. To run the CLI samples type
To run the CLI samples type `spring run <sample>.groovy` from samples directory.
`spring run <sample>.groovy` from samples directory.
== Guides
== Guides
The https://spring.io/[spring.io] site contains several guides that show how to use Spring
The https://spring.io/[spring.io] site contains several guides that show how to use Spring Boot step-by-step:
Boot step-by-step:
* https://spring.io/guides/gs/spring-boot/[Building an Application with Spring Boot] is a
* https://spring.io/guides/gs/spring-boot/[Building an Application with Spring Boot] is a very basic guide that shows you how to create an application, run it and add some management services.
very basic guide that shows you how to create an application, run it and add some
* https://spring.io/guides/gs/actuator-service/[Building a RESTful Web Service with Spring Boot Actuator] is a guide to creating a REST web service and also shows how the server can be configured.
management services.
* https://spring.io/guides/gs/convert-jar-to-war/[Converting a Spring Boot JAR Application to a WAR] shows you how to run applications in a web server as a WAR file.
* https://spring.io/guides/gs/actuator-service/[Building a RESTful Web Service with Spring
Boot Actuator] is a guide to creating a REST web service and also shows how the server
can be configured.
* https://spring.io/guides/gs/convert-jar-to-war/[Converting a Spring Boot JAR Application
to a WAR] shows you how to run applications in a web server as a WAR file.
== License
== License
Spring Boot is Open Source software released under the
Spring Boot is Open Source software released under the https://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0.html[Apache 2.0 license].