Spring Boot Setup in Eclipse & Run Application

Business Scenario

In this lab, you will install Spring Tools in Eclipse, create a Spring Boot project, and run the application to verify the setup.

Pre-Lab Preparation

  • Ensure JDK 17 and Eclipse IDE are installed and working properly on your system.
  • Have a basic understanding of Java, Maven, and Spring Boot concepts.
  • Verify that you have an active internet connection to download Spring Tools plugins and project dependencies.

Task 1: Install Spring Tools Plugin in Eclipse

1

Open Eclipse IDE

2

Go to: Help → Eclipse Marketplace

3

Search: Spring Tools

4

Click Install on: Spring Tools 4 (Spring Tool Suite)

5

Accept license and click Finish

6

Restart Eclipse after installation

Task 2 : Create Spring Boot Project

1

Go to:File → New → Other

2

Search and select: Spring Starter Project

3

Enter project details:

  • Name: MediCare

  • Type: Maven

  • Packaging: Jar

  • Java Version: 17

4

Add dependencies:

  • Spring Web

  • Spring Data JPA

  • MySQL Driver

  • Spring DevTools

5

Click Finish

6

Wait for project build to complete

Task 3: Run Spring Boot Application

1

Open main class file

Write a code : Firstly Implements the CommandLineRunner.

@Override
	public void run(String... args) throws Exception {
		System.out.println("Hello World...");
		
	}

2

Right-click on main class

3

Click: Run As → Spring Boot App

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Wait for application to start

Task 4: Verify Application

1

Check console for message:

 

Great job!

  • Installed Spring Tools plugin in Eclipse

  • Created Spring Boot project using Spring Starter

  • Added required dependencies

  • Successfully ran the application

  • Verified server startup on localhost

Checkpoint

Next-Lab Preparation

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