Building Scalable Java Microservices with Spring Boot and Spring Cloud Course Syllabus

Overview: This course provides a hands-on introduction to building scalable Java microservices using Spring Boot and Spring Cloud on Google Cloud Platform. Through a combination of lectures and practical labs, learners will gain experience integrating Google Cloud services such as Pub/Sub, Cloud SQL, and Cloud Spanner, implementing distributed tracing with Cloud Observability tools, and managing configurations with Spring Cloud Config. The curriculum is designed for intermediate learners and includes approximately 12 hours of hands-on work, culminating in a final project that demonstrates proficiency in cloud-native application development. A flexible schedule makes it ideal for working professionals.

Module 1: Course Introduction

Estimated time: 0.2 hours

• Overview of course objectives and structure
• Introduction to microservices architecture
• Setting up the development environment

Module 2: Introduction to Google Cloud Services and Spring Boot

Estimated time: 0.2 hours

• Understanding Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services
• Integrating Spring Boot with GCP
• Using Spring Boot to simplify service integration
• Hands-on lab: Setting up a basic Spring Boot application on GCP

Module 3: Building the Demo Application

Estimated time: 12 hours

• Designing a microservices-based application
• Integrating Google Cloud Pub/Sub for messaging
• Connecting to Cloud SQL and Cloud Spanner for data storage
• Implementing service communication with REST APIs

Module 4: Distributed Tracing and Debugging

Estimated time: 1.5 hours

• Introduction to Google Cloud Observability tools
• Setting up distributed tracing with Cloud Trace
• Debugging microservices using Cloud Logging and Error Reporting

Module 5: Managing Configurations with Spring Cloud Config

Estimated time: 1.5 hours

• Centralized configuration management
• Integrating Spring Cloud Config Server
• Dynamic configuration updates in production

Module 6: Final Project

Estimated time: 4 hours

• Design and deploy a scalable microservices application on GCP
• Integrate at least two Google Cloud services (e.g., Pub/Sub, Cloud SQL)
• Implement observability and configuration management features

Prerequisites

• Proficiency in Java programming
• Familiarity with basic cloud computing concepts
• Experience with RESTful APIs and microservices fundamentals

What You'll Be Able to Do After

• Build and deploy scalable Java microservices using Spring Boot
• Integrate Google Cloud services such as Pub/Sub, Cloud SQL, and Cloud Spanner
• Implement distributed tracing and debugging with Cloud Observability tools
• Manage application configurations using Spring Cloud Config
• Design and deliver cloud-native applications on Google Cloud Platform