Spring, Spring Boot, and Spring MVC are components of the Spring Framework, each serving different purposes in Java application development.
- Spring Framework is a comprehensive framework providing tools for dependency injection, aspect-oriented programming, and transaction management. It’s a foundation for building Java enterprise applications.
- Spring Boot simplifies Spring development by offering pre-configured defaults, embedded servers (like Tomcat), and minimal configuration. It’s ideal for creating standalone, production-ready applications.
- Spring MVC (Model-View-Controller) is a module within the Spring Framework designed for building web applications. It separates business logic, presentation, and user input into distinct layers.
Together, they streamline Java application development.