Mastering Spring Boot Starters: Build Powerful Auto-Configurations in 10 Simple Steps
Spring Boot starters with conditional auto-configuration allow developers to create reusable components. They package related dependencies and auto-configure beans based on classpath and properties. Key features include @ConditionalOnClass, @ConditionalOnMissingBean, and @ConfigurationProperties annotations. Starters can adapt to different environments, handle dependencies carefully, and provide metadata for better IDE support. Testing and documentation are crucial for creating effective custom starters.
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