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Spring Boot Microservices with Spring Cloud!
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Spring Boot Microservices with Spring Cloud!

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Intermediate level

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16 hours to complete
3 weeks at 5 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

16 hours to complete
3 weeks at 5 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Master the core concepts of microservices and how they compare to monolithic architectures.

  • Gain hands-on experience in building and deploying microservices using Spring Boot and Spring Cloud.

  • Learn how to implement reactive microservices using Spring WebFlux and handle data streams efficiently.

  • Understand and implement service discovery, load balancing, and fault tolerance in microservices systems.

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July 2025

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15 assignments

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There are 14 modules in this course

In this module, we will introduce the foundational concepts of microservices versus monolithic architecture. You will understand the motivations for adopting microservices and the challenges involved. Additionally, we’ll guide you through setting up your development environment and building your first Spring Boot microservice.

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7 videos1 reading

In this module, we will dive into the essentials of Spring Boot, covering its architecture and key features. You’ll learn how to create, package, and deploy Spring Boot applications effectively. This section also helps you diagnose and fix common Spring Boot errors to ensure smooth development.

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8 videos1 assignment1 plugin

In this module, we will explore HTTP communication using REST Template and WebClient. You’ll grasp the principles of reactive programming within the Spring ecosystem, learning to build responsive and scalable applications using WebFlux and parallel data processing techniques.

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11 videos1 assignment1 plugin

In this module, we will build a practical mini microservice application from scratch. You will create multiple interconnected microservices and learn how to integrate and troubleshoot them effectively to ensure a seamless system.

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9 videos1 assignment1 plugin

In this module, we will guide you through building reactive microservices using Spring WebFlux. You will understand the considerations and best practices for migrating to reactive programming, ensuring your microservices are performant and scalable.

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5 videos1 assignment1 plugin

In this module, we will cover service discovery fundamentals with Eureka. You will learn to set up a Eureka server and register clients, while implementing fault-tolerant and reactive service discovery strategies for dynamic microservices environments.

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11 videos1 assignment1 plugin

In this module, we will introduce load balancing concepts essential for distributing microservice requests. You’ll learn to configure Netflix Ribbon for intelligent load balancing and explore advanced customization techniques.

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5 videos1 assignment1 plugin

In this module, we will build an API Gateway to manage microservices communication. You will learn how to configure routing, implement filtering mechanisms, and create custom filters for robust and flexible API management.

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8 videos1 assignment1 plugin

In this module, we will explore the circuit breaker pattern using Hystrix. You will understand how to apply it to maintain system resilience and why modern applications have moved beyond Hystrix.

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2 videos1 assignment1 plugin

In this module, we will implement modern fault tolerance techniques using Resilience4j. You will learn how to build resilient microservices by combining circuit breakers and retry policies to handle failures gracefully.

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5 videos1 assignment1 plugin

In this module, we will cover externalized configuration management using Spring Cloud Config Server. You will learn to centralize service configurations, manage multiple profiles, and protect sensitive data through encryption.

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7 videos1 assignment1 plugin

In this module, we will implement Spring Cloud Bus to automate configuration updates across microservices. You will integrate messaging infrastructure and validate dynamic configuration refreshes for distributed systems.

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5 videos1 assignment1 plugin

In this module, we will introduce distributed tracing concepts and tools. You will implement tracing with Spring Sleuth, set up Zipkin for visualization, and learn to interpret trace data to optimize microservices communication.

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8 videos1 assignment1 plugin

In this module, we will explore log aggregation and analysis using the ELK stack. You will set up the complete stack, configure pipelines, and create visual dashboards to monitor and troubleshoot microservices efficiently.

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9 videos3 assignments

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