Java Backend Developer | Spring Boot & Security Course by Anmol Giri

Become a proficient Java Backend Developer with Anmol Giri’s comprehensive masterclass covering Core Java, Spring Boot, JPA/Hibernate, databases, and advanced security practices. Designed for beginners, working professionals, and aspiring backend developers, this course offers a step-by-step learning path from zero to expert, including hands-on experience with secure, real-world enterprise applications.

The course emphasizes building robust, scalable, and secure backend systems using modern tools and frameworks. Students will learn REST API design, JWT authentication, OAuth2 login, role-based access control, and microservices security, along with deployment and production-level best practices. A portfolio-ready project ensures learners can showcase their skills for interviews or client projects.

With hybrid mode (online & offline) and structured mentorship, learners gain both conceptual clarity and practical expertise, preparing them for backend developer roles, full-stack development, and enterprise-level projects.

What Students Will Learn

MODULE 1: Programming Foundations

(Beginner Friendly – No Prior Experience Needed)

✔ What is Programming & How Backend Works
✔ How Web Applications Work (Client–Server Model)
✔ HTTP, HTTPS, Requests & Responses
✔ REST APIs Explained Simply
✔ Tools Setup (JDK 17+, IntelliJ, VS Code)

MODULE 2: Core Java (Strong Foundation)

(This is where REAL developers are built)

✔ Java Basics (Variables, Data Types, Operators)
✔ Control Flow (if-else, loops, switch)
✔ Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)

• Classes & Objects

• Inheritance

• Polymorphism

• Encapsulation

• Abstraction

✔ Constructors & Keywords (this, static, final)
✔ Exception Handling (try-catch, custom exceptions)
✔ Collections Framework (List, Set, Map)
✔ Java 17+ Features (Records, Streams, Optional)

MODULE 3: Database & SQL (Backend Essential)

✔ What is a Database
✔ SQL Basics (SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE)
✔ Joins, Indexes & Constraints
✔ MySQL / PostgreSQL Setup
✔ Designing Real-World Tables
✔ Backend-Friendly Database Design

MODULE 4: Spring Boot Fundamentals

(Industry-Standard Framework)

✔ What is Spring & Spring Boot
✔ Spring Boot Project Structure
✔ Dependency Injection (DI)
✔ Spring Annotations Explained
✔ REST API Development
✔ Controller, Service & Repository Layers
✔ DTOs & Validation
✔ Exception Handling (Global)

MODULE 5: JPA & Hibernate

(Real Database Integration)

✔ ORM Explained Simply
✔ Entity Mapping
✔ Relationships (OneToOne, OneToMany, ManyToMany)
✔ Fetch Types & Cascading
✔ Pagination & Sorting
✔ Custom Queries (JPQL & Native)
✔ Performance Best Practices

MODULE 6: Spring Security – CORE

(Most In-Demand Skill 🔥)

✔ Why Security is Important
✔ Authentication vs Authorization
✔ Spring Security Architecture
✔ Security Filter Chain (Internals)
✔ Password Encoding (BCrypt, Argon2)
✔ UserDetails & UserDetailsService
✔ Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

MODULE 7: JWT Authentication (HIGH DEMAND 🔥)

✔ What is JWT & Why It’s Used
✔ JWT Structure (Header, Payload, Signature)
✔ Stateless Authentication
✔ Access Token vs Refresh Token
✔ Custom JWT Filter
✔ Token Validation & Expiry
✔ Securing REST APIs with JWT
✔ Best Practices Used in Companies

MODULE 8: Authorization & Permissions

✔ Roles vs Permissions
✔ hasRole() vs hasAuthority()
✔ Method-Level Security
✔ @PreAuthorize, @PostAuthorize
✔ Custom Authorization Logic
✔ Secure Admin & User APIs

MODULE 9: OAuth2 & Social Login (ADVANCED)

(Enterprise-Level Skill 🚀)

✔ OAuth2 Fundamentals
✔ Authorization Code Flow
✔ Login with Google
✔ Login with GitHub
✔ OAuth2 + JWT
✔ Introduction to Keycloak
✔ Secure Enterprise Authentication

MODULE 10: Microservices Security

✔ Microservices Architecture
✔ Centralized Authentication
✔ API Gateway Security
✔ Token Propagation
✔ CORS & CSRF in APIs
✔ Secure Inter-Service Communication

MODULE 11: Advanced Security & Best Practices

✔ CSRF Protection
✔ CORS Deep Dive
✔ XSS & SQL Injection Prevention
✔ Rate Limiting
✔ Brute Force Protection
✔ Security Headers
✔ Logging & Auditing

MODULE 12: Testing Secured Applications

✔ Unit Testing with Spring Security
✔ Mock Authentication
✔ JWT Testing
✔ Integration Testing
✔ Common Testing Mistakes

MODULE 13: Deployment & Production Security

✔ Environment-Based Configurations
✔ Secrets Management
✔ HTTPS & SSL
✔ Docker + Spring Boot
✔ Production Security Checklist
✔ Real-World Deployment Strategy

MODULE 14: REAL-WORLD PROJECT (END-TO-END)

(Portfolio-Ready Project 🔥)

🎯 Secure Enterprise Backend System

✔ User Registration & Login
✔ JWT Authentication
✔ Role-Based Access
✔ Admin & User APIs
✔ OAuth2 Login
✔ Production-Ready Security
✔ Clean Architecture

BONUS CONTENT

✔ Spring Security Interview Questions
✔ Real-World System Design
✔ Resume & Portfolio Guidance
✔ Freelancing & Career Roadmap
✔ How Companies Design Secure Systems

Teaching Methodology

• Hybrid Mode: Online & Offline learning available

• Interactive, hands-on coding sessions

• Real-world projects with mentorship

• Step-by-step explanations, exercises, and doubt clearing

• Career guidance for backend & full-stack development

WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR

✅ Beginners (No Experience Required)
✅ Java Developers
✅ Backend Developers
✅ Full-Stack Developers
✅ Students & Working Professionals

Benefits & Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will:

• Master Core & Advanced Java concepts for backend development

• Build secure REST APIs using Spring Boot, JWT, and OAuth2

• Integrate databases with JPA/Hibernate for real-world applications

• Deploy production-ready backend systems following best practices

• Develop a portfolio-ready project to showcase skills

• Gain confidence for backend developer roles and interviews