Author: Editorial Team
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@ConditionalOnClass in Spring Boot
1. What is @ConditionalOnClass in Spring Boot? The @ConditionalOnClass annotation is used to conditionally register a bean or configuration in Spring Boot only if a specific class (or classes) is present on the classpath. It is part of Spring Boot’s conditional annotations family and is commonly used in auto-configuration classes or modular application design. 2.…
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@ConditionalOnProperty annotation in Spring Boot
1. Introduction to @ConditionalOnProperty In Spring Boot, the @ConditionalOnProperty annotation is used to conditionally enable or disable a bean registration based on the presence and value of a property in the application’s configuration files (like application.properties or application.yml). It is part of the Spring Boot auto-configuration mechanism and is mainly used to write conditional logic…
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@CachePut Annotation
1. Introduction The @CachePut annotation in Spring Framework is used to update the cache without interfering with the method execution. Unlike @Cacheable, which may skip the method execution if the value is already in the cache, @CachePut always executes the method and updates the cache with the result. 2. Use Case Use @CachePut when: 3.…
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@Valid annotation
1. What is @Valid in Spring Boot? The @Valid annotation is part of the Java Bean Validation (JSR-380) standard, implemented by libraries like Hibernate Validator. It is used to trigger validation on a Java object’s fields based on annotations such as @NotNull, @Size, @Email, etc. 2. Dependencies Required Spring Boot starter automatically includes Hibernate Validator…
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@Resource Annotation in Spring
1. Introduction The @Resource annotation is part of the Java EE (now Jakarta EE) standard. It allows Spring to perform dependency injection similar to @Autowired, but with slightly different behavior—especially in how beans are resolved. 2. What is @Resource? Import Statement 3. Behavior of @Resource Spring handles @Resource by name first, and by type second…
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@Inject Annotation in Spring Boot
1. Introduction The @Inject annotation is part of Java’s standard dependency injection specification, defined in JSR-330 (Java Specification Request). It allows you to inject dependencies into Spring-managed beans in a way that’s decoupled from the Spring framework itself. 2. What is @Inject? @Inject is a standard annotation provided by Javax Dependency Injection API (javax.inject.Inject) for…
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Oracle Indexes
1. Introduction to Indexes An index is a performance-optimizing structure that Oracle uses to minimize data access time by providing faster lookup capabilities. Instead of scanning the entire table to find rows matching a condition, Oracle can use the index to locate them more efficiently — just like using an index in a book instead…
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Views vs Materialized Views in Oracle
1. Introduction In Oracle, both Views and Materialized Views (MViews) serve as saved queries that simplify data retrieval and improve abstraction. However, views are virtual and always reflect real-time data, while materialized views store a physical snapshot of the data and can be refreshed periodically. Understanding the difference is crucial for choosing the right tool…
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Why Redis is so fast?
The full form of Redis is REmote DIctionary Server. Redis has earned a stellar reputation for its blistering speed and efficiency, making it a cornerstone technology for countless high-performance applications, including caching, real-time analytics, session management, and message brokering. Its ability to handle millions of operations per second with sub-millisecond latency is a testament to…
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Daemon Threads in Java
1. Introduction to Threads in Java In Java, threads are used to perform tasks concurrently. There are two types of threads: 2. What is a Daemon Thread? A Daemon Thread in Java is a thread that runs in the background and does not prevent the JVM from exiting. Examples of daemon threads: These threads are…
