Pros of tutorials

• Broader scope covering various Java and Spring topics beyond just Spring Boot
• Larger community with more contributors and frequent updates
• More comprehensive with a wider range of examples and use cases

Cons of tutorials

• Can be overwhelming for beginners due to its extensive content
• Less focused structure compared to a dedicated Spring Boot tutorial
• May require more time to navigate and find specific Spring Boot topics

Code Comparison

spring-boot-tutorial:

@SpringBootApplication
public class SpringBootHelloWorldApplication {
    public static void main(String[] args) {
        SpringApplication.run(SpringBootHelloWorldApplication.class, args);
    }
}

tutorials:

@Configuration
@EnableWebSecurity
public class SecurityConfig extends WebSecurityConfigurerAdapter {
    @Override
    protected void configure(HttpSecurity http) throws Exception {
        http.authorizeRequests().anyRequest().authenticated().and().httpBasic();
    }
}

The spring-boot-tutorial example shows a basic Spring Boot application setup, while the tutorials example demonstrates a more advanced Spring Security configuration.

Pros of spring-boot-master-class

• More comprehensive coverage of Spring Boot topics
• Includes advanced concepts like microservices and cloud deployment
• Better organized with clear section divisions

Cons of spring-boot-master-class

• May be overwhelming for absolute beginners
• Less focus on basic Spring Boot concepts
• Requires more time investment to complete the course

Code Comparison

spring-boot-tutorial:

@RestController
public class HelloWorldController {
    @GetMapping("/hello")
    public String helloWorld() {
        return "Hello World!";
    }
}

spring-boot-master-class:

@RestController
public class WelcomeController {
    @GetMapping("/welcome")
    public String welcome(@RequestParam(name="name", defaultValue="World") String name) {
        return String.format("Welcome, %s!", name);
    }
}

The spring-boot-master-class example demonstrates more advanced concepts like request parameters and string formatting, while the spring-boot-tutorial example focuses on a simpler "Hello World" implementation.

Both repositories offer valuable resources for learning Spring Boot, with spring-boot-tutorial being more suitable for beginners and spring-boot-master-class providing a more in-depth exploration of the framework and its ecosystem.

Pros of spring-petclinic

• More comprehensive and production-ready application
• Demonstrates best practices for Spring Boot application architecture
• Includes a wider range of Spring technologies (e.g., Spring Data JPA, Spring MVC)

Cons of spring-petclinic

• May be overwhelming for beginners due to its complexity
• Less focused on individual Spring Boot concepts
• Requires more setup and understanding of the Spring ecosystem

Code Comparison

spring-petclinic:

@SpringBootApplication
public class PetClinicApplication {
    public static void main(String[] args) {
        SpringApplication.run(PetClinicApplication.class, args);
    }
}

spring-boot-tutorial:

@SpringBootApplication
public class SpringBootTutorialApplication {
    public static void main(String[] args) {
        SpringApplication.run(SpringBootTutorialApplication.class, args);
    }
}

Both repositories use similar main application classes, demonstrating the core Spring Boot setup. However, spring-petclinic includes more complex configurations and dependencies throughout the project, while spring-boot-tutorial focuses on simpler, concept-specific examples.

spring-petclinic is better suited for developers looking to understand a complete Spring Boot application structure, while spring-boot-tutorial is more appropriate for those learning individual Spring Boot concepts step-by-step.