From plain Java SE → Maven → Spring Boot (for students)
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Java SE
Plain Java projects Manual build & jars
M
Maven
Build tool + dependencies Standard structure
SB
Spring Boot Maven
Production-ready apps Auto-config & starters
Click “Start Auto” or use “Next” to advance manually
Typical learning path for Java students:
Start with core Java SE → add Maven for dependency & build management → move to Spring Boot for modern enterprise / web applications.