This course offers a practical approach to system design with Java Spring, teaching you to build scalable, maintainable web applications. It covers microservices, Spring Boot, and key design patterns, ensuring you can apply these concepts to real-world projects.
Spring System Design in Practice
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What you'll learn
Implement microservices for scalable, resilient web systems
Break down business goals into well-structured product requirements
Weigh tradeoffs between asynchronous vs. synchronous services and SQL vs. NoSQL storage
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January 2026
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12 assignments
Taught in English
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There are 12 modules in this course
In this section, we explore identifying business problems, articulating problem-solution statements, and avoiding technical choices in requirements to ensure clear, user-aligned software development.
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2 videos5 readings1 assignment
In this section, we break down complex requirements into features, use cases, and user stories. It focuses on structuring business requirements, clarifying roles, and defining workflows for software development.
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1 video12 readings1 assignment
In this section, we prioritize high-value features, define application domains and boundaries, and model interactions through diagrams to align technical and business goals effectively.
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1 video8 readings1 assignment
In this section, we explore non-functional requirements, user handling, data maintenance, disaster recovery, and testing to ensure system reliability and performance.
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1 video3 readings1 assignment
In this section, we implement RESTful APIs using Spring, design controllers for HTTP requests, and analyze Spring bean lifecycle and dependencies.
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1 video15 readings1 assignment
In this section, we translate business requirements into well-designed Spring APIs, focusing on microservice blueprints, REST clarity, and automated testing for reliable applications.
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1 video11 readings1 assignment
This section covers SQL persistence with Spring Data, reactive vs non-reactive data handling, and microservice data modeling.
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1 video15 readings1 assignment
In this section, we explore securing services using Spring Security and OAuth 2.0, focusing on JWT token validation and practical implementation strategies for microservices.
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1 video9 readings1 assignment
In this section, we explore high-performance secure communication between Spring services using WebFlux and RestAssured, focusing on reactive architectures and integration testing.
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1 video5 readings1 assignment
In this section, we explore event-driven architectures using Kafka and NoSQL databases, focusing on reducing service coupling and improving system maintainability through asynchronous design patterns.
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1 video8 readings1 assignment
In this section, we explore structured logging, environment-specific property management, and Spring Cloud configuration for scalable microservices. These concepts enable efficient cloud deployment and service orchestration.
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1 video10 readings1 assignment
In this section, we explore strategies for optimizing service resilience, including caching, fault tolerance with Resilience4j, and throttling for high traffic management.
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1 video4 readings1 assignment
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