Master the full stack of database engineering with this comprehensive course that bridges theoretical SQL knowledge with practical Spring Boot MVC application development. Through hands-on projects building a library management system, you'll learn to design normalized databases, implement efficient data access layers, create interactive web interfaces, and deploy robust applications. This course provides a perfect balance of SQL fundamentals, advanced database concepts, and modern Java frameworks, empowering you to develop scalable, maintainable database applications for real-world deployment.

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Java Database Engineering: Spring Boot MVC & SQL Mastery

Instructor: BITS Pilani Instructors Group
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What you'll learn
Design efficient database schemas and configure Spring Boot projects.
Set up a complete Java development environment with Spring Boot and tools, ready for practical app development.
Optimize database performance and ensure data integrity through advanced techniques.
Handle alternative storage solutions, including cloud storage and content providers within Android applications.
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September 2025
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There are 10 modules in this course
Master foundational SQL concepts and practical skills including data types, constraints, and essential query operations, necessary for working with relational databases. The module includes hands-on exercises to reinforce learning.
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17 videos5 readings14 assignments1 plugin
Explore advanced SQL features including stored procedures, triggers, and indexing strategies.
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10 videos3 readings11 assignments1 plugin
Delve into advanced SQL relationships, normalization, and various types of JOIN operations, and explore techniques for establishing relationships between tables, normalizing data, and using different types of JOINs to retrieve related data. The module also covers window functions for advanced data analysis.
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9 videos4 readings10 assignments1 discussion prompt1 ungraded lab
Learn database design principles, including domain models, data models, and documenting database applications and evaluate techniques for creating entity-relationship diagrams and extended ER models, which are essential for designing robust and scalable databases. Additionally, you will be introduced to industry-standard tools and methods for documenting database applications.
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9 videos5 readings10 assignments1 discussion prompt1 ungraded lab
Implement backup strategies, performance monitoring, and database maintenance techniques, including backup and restore operations, rebuilding indexes, and data loading. Analyse practical methods for ensuring data integrity, optimizing performance, and handling large data sets. The module includes hands-on exercises to reinforce learning.
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11 videos5 readings12 assignments1 discussion prompt
Configure your development environment and establish project structure for the library application. Gain insight into project objectives, learn to establish a suitable development environment and acquire proficiency in designing a database schema integrated with MySQL using Spring Boot. These skills are essential for effectively implementing backend functionalities and preparing for subsequent modules focused on application development.
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10 videos11 readings11 assignments1 discussion prompt1 ungraded lab
Create entity classes and data access objects using JPA/Hibernate.
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10 videos10 readings11 assignments1 discussion prompt1 ungraded lab
Develop dynamic web pages using JSP, and enhance user interaction with JavaScript and jQuery functionalities.
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10 videos10 readings11 assignments1 discussion prompt1 ungraded lab
Build Spring MVC controllers to handle user requests and implement CRUD operations, integrate with service and repository layers, and manage exception handling and validation errors within the controller layer.
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10 videos10 readings11 assignments1 discussion prompt1 ungraded lab
Master testing strategies and deploy applications to production environments. Write tests for Spring Boot applications, deploy to Tomcat with environment-specific configurations, and monitor/debug applications to ensure reliability and performance.
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10 videos10 readings11 assignments1 plugin
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Frequently asked questions
This course bridges the gap between database theory and practical application development. With the increasing demand for data-driven applications, mastering database engineering and integration with modern frameworks like Spring Boot has become essential for developers in today's job market.
This course is designed for intermediate-level developers with basic Java knowledge who want to enhance their backend development skills and master database application development using the MVC architecture.
After completion, you'll be able to design normalized databases, implement full-stack applications using Spring Boot, write complex SQL queries, create dynamic web interfaces with JSP, and deploy and maintain database applications in production environments.
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