Class 3 Prep

Task Resource Type Link Instructions
Watch Video Intro to IntelliJ Learn about some of the ways that IntelliJ makes your life as a programmer easier
Watch Video Debugging in IntelliJ Learn how to use IntelliJ's debugger
Watch Video Using Git in IntelliJ Learn about using Git within IntelliJ's interface, and connecting to remote GitHub repositories
Watch / Follow Along Video Intro to Spring Boot: Controllers An introduction to the Spring Boot framework, and how to set up simple controllers. NOTE: You should code along with this video. We will continue to build on this application, and you'll use your Hello Spring app in-class during studios.
Watch / Follow Along Video Intro to Spring Boot: Routes An introduction to routing in the Spring Boot framework. NOTE: You should code along with this video. We will continue to build on this application, and you'll use your Hello Spring app in-class during studios.
Read Bonus Mission Java Quickstart with Gradle This overview goes more in-depth about what Gradle does for Java projects. Much of the jargon will be new, but you'll still get an idea of what goes on behind the scenes when you use Gradle in your project.