How can I use Java libraries in my Spring Boot application?

How can I use Java libraries in my Spring Boot application?

You can include Java libraries in your Spring Boot application by adding the dependencies to your pom.xml file if you're using Maven, or to your build.gradle file if you're using Gradle.

Can you give me an example of adding a library using Maven?

Sure! For example, to add the Apache Commons Lang library, you would include this in your pom.xml: <dependency><groupId>org.apache.commons</groupId><artifactId>commons-lang3</artifactId><version>3.12.0</version></dependency>.

What if I'm using Gradle instead?

If you're using Gradle, you would add the dependency like this in your build.gradle: implementation 'org.apache.commons:commons-lang3:3.12.0'.

Are there any specific libraries you recommend for Spring Boot?

Yes! Some popular libraries include Spring Data JPA for database access, Spring Security for authentication, and Lombok for reducing boilerplate code.