Spring Boot + MongoDB in Java

Integrating Spring Boot with MongoDB in Java provides a robust, scalable framework for developing modern applications. This guide will walk you through setting up a Spring Boot project with MongoDB, covering all the necessary classes and configurations to get you started.

1. Setting Up Your Environment

Before diving into the code, make sure you have the following installed:

• Java Development Kit (JDK) — Java 8 or later is required.
• Apache Maven — A build automation tool for managing dependencies and building your Java project.
• MongoDB — Download and install MongoDB from its official website, and start the MongoDB service using the following command:

mongod

2. Creating a Spring Boot Project

To create a Spring Boot project, you can use Spring Initializr, a web-based tool that generates a base project for you. Follow these steps:

1. Navigate to Spring Initializr.
2. Select Maven Project, Java, and the latest stable version of Spring Boot.
3. Add the necessary dependencies: Spring Web and Spring Data MongoDB.
4. Click on Generate to download the project as a ZIP file. Extract the ZIP file…