SummarySpring in Action, 5th Edition is the fully updated revision of Manning's bestselling Spring in Action. This new edition includes all Spring 5.0 updates, along with new examples on reactive programming, Spring WebFlux, and microservices. You'll also find the latest Spring best practices, including Spring Boot for application setup and configuration.Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications.About the TechnologySpring Framework makes life easier for Java developers. New features in Spring 5 bring its productivity-focused approach to microservices, reactive development, and other modern application designs. With Spring Boot now fully integrated, you can start even complex projects with minimal configuration code. And the upgraded WebFlux framework supports reactive apps right out of the box!About the BookSpring in Action, 5th Edition guides you through Spring's core features, explained in Craig Walls' famously clear style. You'll roll up your sleeves and build a secure database-backed web app step by step. Along the way, you'll explore reactive programming, microservices, service discovery, RESTful APIs, deployment, and expert best practices. Whether you're just discovering Spring or leveling up to Spring 5.0, this Manning classic is your ticket!What's insideBuilding reactive applicationsSpring MVC for web apps and RESTful web servicesSecuring applications with Spring SecurityCovers Spring 5.0Over 100,000 copies sold!About the ReaderFor intermediate Java developers.About the AuthorCraig Walls is a principal software engineer at Pivotal, a popular author, an enthusiastic supporter of Spring Framework, and a frequent conference speaker.Table of ContentsPART 1 - FOUNDATIONAL SPRING Getting started with Spring Developing web applications Working with data Securing Spring Working with configuration properties PART 2 - INTEGRATED SPRINGCreating REST services Consuming REST services Sending messages asynchronously Integrating Spring PART 3 - REACTIVE SPRING Introducing Reactor Developing reactive APIs Persisting data reactivelyPART 4 CLOUD-NATIVE SPRINGDiscovering services Managing configuration Handling failure and latency PART 5 - DEPLOYED SPRING Working with Spring Boot Actuator Administering Spring Monitoring Spring with JMX Deploying Spring