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A comprehensive Spring Boot 2.x learning repository with 20+ runnable example modules covering quickstart, configuration, web development, data persistence, caching, and reactive programming (WebFlux). It serves as a hands-on companion to blog tutorials, demonstrating core Spring Boot patterns with real, buildable code in directories like chapter-1-spring-boot-quickstart/, 2-x-spring-boot-webflux-handling-errors/, and feature-specific modules. Multi-module Maven monorepo. Top-level contains modules by learning progression: chapter-1-spring-boot-quickstart/ (entry point with HelloController), chapter-2-spring-boot-config/, and feature modules like 2-x-spring-boot-groovy/, 2-x-spring-boot-webflux-handling-errors/. Each module has its own pom.xml inheriting from spring-boot-starter-parent, src/main/java with domain packages (web, filter, error, handler, router), resources/, and optional src/test/.

Spring Boot beginners and junior developers consolidating their skills through practical examples; readers of the author's blog (bysocket.com) seeking runnable code; teams onboarding new developers who need canonical patterns for REST APIs, data access, error handling, and reactive web apps.

Active learning resource with clean structure and curated examples, but not a production framework. No visible CI/CD pipeline or comprehensive test coverage beyond basic test resources. Recent content focuses on WebFlux (2.x era, 2019–2020 timeframe based on blog links). Low maintenance risk due to stable scope, but dependency versions may lag current Spring Boot releases.

Spring Boot 2.1.6.RELEASE in pom.xml is 4+ years old; no recent dependency updates visible. Single-author repo with no CI automation or automated security scanning. Each module is self-contained and low-coupling, reducing systemic risk, but outdated parent POM may cause version conflicts with newer Java/Maven toolchains. No test automation infrastructure or open issues visible in file listing.

No active development visible from file metadata. Repository appears dormant—focused on WebFlux examples from ~2019. Star history link in README suggests historical interest. Content is stable and complete within its pedagogical scope, not tracking current Spring Boot versions or emerging patterns.

git clone https://github.com/JeffLi1993/springboot-learning-example.git
cd springboot-learning-example
cd chapter-1-spring-boot-quickstart
mvn clean install
mvn spring-boot:run

Application starts on http://localhost:8080 by default. Test with curl http://localhost:8080/hello or curl http://localhost:8080/books.

Daily commands: Per-module execution (each module is standalone): cd <module-name> && mvn spring-boot:run. For chapter-1-spring-boot-quickstart, application exposes /hello and /books endpoints (see HelloController, HelloBookController). WebFlux modules require reactive runtime; use mvn test for unit tests in test/ directories.

• chapter-1-spring-boot-quickstart/src/main/java/demo/springboot/QuickStartApplication.java — Entry point demonstrating Spring Boot application bootstrap and core @SpringBootApplication annotation usage
• chapter-2-spring-boot-config/src/main/java/demo/springboot/config/BookProperties.java — Configuration binding pattern showing @ConfigurationProperties for externalized config—foundational for all other modules
• chapter-3-spring-boot-web/src/main/java/demo/springboot/web/BookController.java — REST controller example establishing request routing and response handling conventions across the codebase
• 2-x-spring-boot-webflux-handling-errors/src/main/java/org/spring/springboot/error/GlobalErrorWebExceptionHandler.java — Global error handling strategy for WebFlux showing exception-to-response mapping pattern used throughout reactive modules
• chapter-4-spring-boot-validating-form-input/src/main/java/spring/boot/core/domain/User.java — Domain model with JSR-303 validation annotations demonstrating input validation patterns
• 2-x-spring-boot-groovy/src/main/java/org/spring/springboot/Application.java — Advanced module showing integration of Groovy scripts with Spring Boot runtime
• chapter-3-spring-boot-web/src/main/java/demo/springboot/service/impl/BookServiceImpl.java — Service layer implementation establishing business logic separation pattern

Add a New REST Endpoint

1. Create a new @RestController class following the BookController pattern in chapter-3-spring-boot-web (chapter-3-spring-boot-web/src/main/java/demo/springboot/web/BookController.java)
2. Define request mapping methods with @GetMapping, @PostMapping, etc. and return domain objects (chapter-3-spring-boot-web/src/main/java/demo/springboot/web/BookController.java)
3. Inject a @Service bean to handle business logic delegation (chapter-3-spring-boot-web/src/main/java/demo/springboot/service/impl/BookServiceImpl.java)
4. Add unit tests using @SpringBootTest and MockMvc in the test/ directory following BookControllerTest pattern (chapter-3-spring-boot-web/src/test/java/demo/springboot/web/BookControllerTest.java)

Add a New Configuration Property

1. Create a @ConfigurationProperties class in the config/ package, mapping external properties (chapter-2-spring-boot-config/src/main/java/demo/springboot/config/BookProperties.java)
2. Add property keys to application.properties or application.yml with values (chapter-2-spring-boot-config/src/main/resources/application.properties)
3. Inject the properties bean into components via @Autowired or constructor injection (chapter-2-spring-boot-config/src/main/java/demo/springboot/config/BookComponent.java)
4. Test property binding with @SpringBootTest in ConfigApplicationTests (chapter-2-spring-boot-config/src/test/java/demo/springboot/ConfigApplicationTests.java)

Add Global Exception Handling

1. Create a custom exception class extending Exception or RuntimeException (2-x-spring-boot-webflux-handling-errors/src/main/java/org/spring/springboot/error/GlobalException.java)
2. Implement GlobalErrorWebExceptionHandler (for WebFlux) or @ControllerAdvice (for MVC) to catch and map exceptions (2-x-spring-boot-webflux-handling-errors/src/main/java/org/spring/springboot/error/GlobalErrorWebExceptionHandler.java)
3. Define error response attributes in GlobalErrorAttributes to customize error output format (2-x-spring-boot-webflux-handling-errors/src/main/java/org/spring/springboot/error/GlobalErrorAttributes.java)
4. Throw custom exceptions from controllers/services; they will be automatically caught and formatted (2-x-spring-boot-webflux-handling-errors/src/main/java/org/spring/springboot/handler/CityHandler.java)

Add Input Validation to Domain Models

1. Add JSR-303 validation annotations (@NotNull, @Email, @Size, etc.) to entity fields (chapter-4-spring-boot-validating-form-input/src/main/java/spring/boot/core/domain/User.java)
2. Add @Valid annotation to controller method parameters to trigger validation (chapter-4-spring-boot-validating-form-input/src/main/java/spring/boot/core/ValidatingFormInputApplication.java)
3. Handle BindingResult parameter in controller to access validation errors (chapter-4-spring-boot-validating-form-input/src/main/java/spring/boot/core/ValidatingFormInputApplication.java)

Java 1.8 locked in parent POM (java.version=1.8)—attempting to build with Java 11+ may fail without removing or updating this property. Spring Boot 2.1.6 is outdated—some starters and auto-configs differ from current releases; Servlet API assumptions may not hold in Boot 3.x. No application.yml examples—all config is .properties; YAML users must convert. WebFlux modules assume Netty embedded server—do not expect servlet/Tomcat APIs. Tests reference application.properties from src/test/resources/—test and main config are separate and not merged by default. No explicit database setup—MongoDB/Redis examples in docs lack embedded test containers or scripts; you must run services externally.

• Servlet Filters — RouteRuleFilter.java demonstrates pre/post-request interceptors; essential for understanding request lifecycle and logging/authentication in traditional Spring Boot web apps
• Reactive Streams & Project Reactor — WebFlux modules use Mono/Flux types for async, non-blocking responses; core abstraction separating reactive from servlet-based Spring Boot
• Global Exception Handling (ControllerAdvice pattern) — GlobalErrorWebExceptionHandler and GlobalErrorAttributes show centralized error response formatting across all endpoints—standard REST API pattern
• Functional Routing (RouterFunction) — CityRouter.java uses RouterFunction as alternative to @Controller annotations in WebFlux—compositional, testable route definitions without annotations
• Groovy on the JVM — 2-x-spring-boot-groovy module shows dynamic language capabilities in Spring Boot; Groovy allows scripts without compilation, useful for rapid development and scripting within Java apps
• Externalised Configuration (@ConfigurationProperties) — All modules use application.properties for server port, logging levels, and custom properties; demonstrates Spring's environment abstraction for multi-environment deployments
• Spring Data Web & Handler Methods — WebFlux CityHandler.java and functional routes demonstrate handler method signatures and ServerRequest/ServerResponse types; foundational for understanding reactive handler binding

• spring-projects/spring-boot — Official Spring Boot repository; provides the framework and starters all modules depend on
• spring-projects/spring-webflux — Core reactive web framework used in 2-x-spring-boot-webflux-* modules for functional routing and error handling patterns
• alibaba/spring-cloud-alibaba — Extends Spring Boot with microservices patterns (Nacos, Seata, Sentinel); natural next step for learners graduating from this repo's single-app examples
• spring-projects-experimental/spring-boot-cli — Spring Boot CLI enables rapid prototyping with Groovy scripts; complements the 2-x-spring-boot-groovy module in this repo
• eugenp/tutorials — Baeldung's comprehensive Spring/Spring Boot tutorial repository with overlapping topics (REST, WebFlux, security); popular alternative reference for learners

To work on one of these in Claude Code or Cursor, paste: Implement the "<title>" PR idea from CLAUDE.md, working through the checklist as the task list.

Add comprehensive integration tests for WebFlux error handling module

The 2-x-spring-boot-webflux-handling-errors module contains GlobalErrorAttributes, GlobalErrorWebExceptionHandler, and GlobalException classes but lacks test coverage. This is critical for a learning repository as error handling is a core Spring Boot skill. Adding integration tests would demonstrate best practices for testing reactive error handlers.

• [ ] Create 2-x-spring-boot-webflux-handling-errors/src/test/java/org/spring/springboot/error/ directory
• [ ] Add GlobalErrorWebExceptionHandlerTest.java to test exception handling in WebFlux context with various error scenarios
• [ ] Add CityHandlerTest.java to test handler responses and error propagation through the router
• [ ] Add integration test that verifies the complete error flow from CityRouter → CityHandler → GlobalErrorWebExceptionHandler

Add unit tests for Groovy script execution in RouteRuleFilter

The 2-x-spring-boot-groovy module demonstrates dynamic script execution via RouteRuleFilter and GroovyScriptController but has no tests. This is a unique feature of the repo worth documenting through tests. Adding tests would help learners understand how to safely test dynamic Groovy code execution.

• [ ] Create 2-x-spring-boot-groovy/src/test/java/org/spring/springboot/filter/ directory
• [ ] Add RouteRuleFilterTest.java with tests for script compilation and execution
• [ ] Create 2-x-spring-boot-groovy/src/test/java/org/spring/springboot/web/ directory
• [ ] Add GroovyScriptControllerTest.java with tests for endpoint behavior with valid/invalid Groovy scripts

Create missing spring-boot-starter-webflux dependency in webflux error handling module's pom.xml

The 2-x-spring-boot-webflux-handling-errors/pom.xml only includes spring-boot-starter-web but the module implements WebFlux patterns (GlobalErrorWebExceptionHandler, functional routing). This inconsistency causes confusion for learners. The pom.xml should explicitly depend on spring-boot-starter-webflux instead of or in addition to spring-boot-starter-web.

• [ ] Update 2-x-spring-boot-webflux-handling-errors/pom.xml to replace spring-boot-starter-web with spring-boot-starter-webflux
• [ ] Verify Application.java doesn't import Spring MVC specific classes
• [ ] Test that the module builds and runs successfully with reactive stack
• [ ] Update any project documentation or README sections referencing this module

• Add unit tests for all @RestController classes in chapter-1-spring-boot-quickstart/src/main/java/demo/springboot/web/ (HelloController, HelloBookController) using MockMvc; currently only QuickStartApplicationTests.java exists as a shell
• Create a new chapter module (e.g., chapter-3-spring-boot-security/) demonstrating Spring Security with @EnableWebSecurity and a simple login form, mirroring the structure of existing modules—docs reference 'RESRful API 权限控制' but no runnable example exists
• Add missing WebFlux examples for MongoDB integration mentioned in blog series; currently only error handling and Thymeleaf are implemented—create 2-x-spring-boot-webflux-mongodb/ with CityRepository extending ReactiveMongoRepository and functional routes

This Spring Boot learning example repository has significant security concerns primarily due to its outdated dependencies (Spring Boot 2.1.6.RELEASE from 2019), lack of security framework implementation, and potential code injection risks from

• High · Outdated Spring Boot Version with Known Vulnerabilities — pom.xml (parent version: 2.1.6.RELEASE). The project uses Spring Boot 2.1.6.RELEASE (released June 2019), which is significantly outdated and contains multiple known security vulnerabilities. Spring Boot 2.1.x reached end-of-life and no longer receives security patches. Critical vulnerabilities in dependencies like log4j, Spring Core, and other transitive dependencies have been discovered since this version's release. Fix: Upgrade to the latest stable Spring Boot 2.7.x or 3.x version. Review and update all dependencies to their latest versions with security patches applied.
• High · Groovy Script Execution Without Validation — 2-x-spring-boot-groovy/src/main/java/org/spring/springboot/web/GroovyScriptController.java. The file 'GroovyScriptController.java' suggests dynamic Groovy script execution capabilities. If user input is passed to Groovy's eval() or similar functions without proper validation and sandboxing, this creates a critical code injection vulnerability allowing arbitrary code execution. Fix: Implement strict input validation and sanitization. Use Groovy's security policies and sandboxing features. Consider using GroovyShell with RestrictedClassLoader. Never execute untrusted user input as code. Prefer configuration over dynamic code execution.
• Medium · Missing Security Headers Configuration — Application configuration (all modules). No evidence of security headers (X-Content-Type-Options, X-Frame-Options, Content-Security-Policy, Strict-Transport-Security) being configured. The application lacks protection against common web attacks like clickjacking, MIME-type sniffing, and XSS. Fix: Configure security headers in Spring Security or through filter configuration. Add HttpSecurity header configuration with appropriate directives. Use spring-security-headers or configure headers in web.xml/application.properties.
• Medium · No CSRF Protection Configuration Visible — Web controllers and configuration files across all modules. No evidence of CSRF token handling or CSRF protection mechanisms in the codebase. Spring Security's CSRF protection should be explicitly configured and validated in form submissions and state-changing operations. Fix: Enable and configure CSRF protection in Spring Security. Add CSRF tokens to forms and AJAX requests. Use SameSite cookie attributes. Validate tokens on all state-changing operations (POST, PUT, DELETE).
• Medium · Groovy Dependency Without Version Lock — 2-x-spring-boot-groovy/pom.xml - groovy dependency. The Groovy dependency in pom.xml has no explicit version specified, relying on parent POM's version management. This could lead to unexpected version updates during builds, potentially introducing security issues if a vulnerable version is pulled. Fix: Explicitly specify the Groovy version with security patches applied. Pin versions of critical dependencies. Implement dependency scanning tools (OWASP Dependency-Check, Snyk) in CI/CD pipeline.
• Low · Missing Input Validation in Controllers — chapter-3-spring-boot-web/src/main/java/demo/springboot/web/BookController.java and similar controller files. Controllers like 'BookController.java' and 'HelloBookController.java' lack visible input validation annotations (@Valid, @Pattern, @Size, etc.). User input should be validated to prevent injection attacks and data integrity issues. Fix: Add JSR-303/JSR-380 validation annotations (@Valid, @NotNull, @Pattern, @Size) to controller method parameters. Implement custom validators for business logic validation. Add @ControllerAdvice for global exception handling of validation errors.
• Low · No Authentication/Authorization Framework Visible — All web controller files. No evidence of Spring Security implementation or authentication/authorization mechanisms in the repository structure. Public controllers are accessible without authentication checks. Fix: Implement Spring Security for authentication and authorization. Add @EnableWebSecurity configuration. Implement role-based access control (RBAC). Secure endpoints with appropriate security rules.

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