WHO THIS IS FORJava beginners and enterprise application developers
01ENTERPRISE JAVA IN THE AI ERA
Modern Java with Spring Boot and GenAI Handbook
Build an enterprise Java application from modern language foundations and Spring Boot APIs to JPA persistence, grounded Generative AI, security, testing and Docker deployment.
Connected learning pathBeginner-friendlyReal project scenarios
Start with Byte 01 Java→REST API→Policies→Grounded AI
HANDBOOK OVERVIEW
See the whole system.
Then master each decision.
This is a connected learning path—not a collection of isolated tips. Every Byte builds the mental model, makes the workflow visible and applies it to a situation you could meet in a real project.
Designed for practical understandingFinish ready to recognise, apply and explain the concept.
STARTING POINTBasic programming awareness; no Spring experience required
02WHAT YOU WILL BUILDA Java → API → database → RAG → production workflow
03THE MAANAVAN LEARNING METHODOne clear progression in every Byte
Move from first understanding to confident explanation.
UNDERSTANDBuild the mental modelStart with plain language and a familiar analogy.VISUALISEFollow the workflowSee how each component connects and why it matters.APPLYEnter a real scenarioUse the concept in a practical project situation.EXPLAINMake the decision clearFinish with mistakes, takeaways and an interview answer.
CONNECTED LEARNING PATH
Learn in the order the work happens.
Complete one focused concept at a time. Every chapter includes practical guidance you can use immediately.
START5 guided BytesPRACTICAL OUTCOME
BYTE 01 OF 05 · Java & Enterprise AIJava + Spring Boot
beginner · 22 minModern Java and Spring Boot Basics for AI Applications
Understand Spring Boot layers, dependency injection and the complete request lifecycle behind a maintainable, testable Java AI application service.
AFTER THIS BYTEBuild a clear foundation
BYTE 02 OF 05 · Java & Enterprise AIConnect LLMs
beginner · 23 minConnect Spring Boot to LLMs with Spring AI
Use Spring AI ChatClient, prompt roles, model configuration and typed structured output to create a predictable, testable AI endpoint in Java.
AFTER THIS BYTEFollow the working process
BYTE 03 OF 05 · Java & Enterprise AIBuild RAG
beginner · 24 minBuild RAG in Spring Boot with Spring AI
Connect Spring AI VectorStore retrieval, Advisors and ChatClient so a Java application answers from approved enterprise documents with evidence.
AFTER THIS BYTEConnect the concept to practice
BYTE 04 OF 05 · Java & Enterprise AIAdd AI agents
beginner · 24 minAI Agents and Tool Calling in Spring Boot
Expose bounded Java methods as AI-agent tools with input validation, user authorisation, meaningful approval boundaries and complete audit evidence.
AFTER THIS BYTERecognise risks and controls
BYTE 05 OF 05 · Java & Enterprise AIRun production
beginner · 25 minProduction Java and Spring Boot GenAI Applications
Secure, test, observe and deploy Java AI endpoints with timeouts, bounded retries, safe fallbacks, operational evidence and cost controls.
AFTER THIS BYTEApply it with confidence