Spring Framework – Part 2
In the previous articles… As we introduced in the first article, Spring is an excellent tool for Java application development. We also explored how to set up a basic project and create an initial, simple API. In this article, we’ll connect the project to a database, specifically PostgreSQL, and explore how to persist and manipulate saved data. PostgreSQL PostgreSQL, originally known as “post-ingres,” was conceived by Michael Stonebraker in 1985. It serves as a robust alternative to other relational databases like MySQL. The key distinction of PostgreSQL lies in its support for defining custom data types (based on standard SQL types) and data type inheritance. For detailed insights, refer to the official website. ...