# spring.io Reviews
**Vendor:** Broadcom  
**Category:** [Java Web Frameworks](https://www.g2.com/categories/java-web-frameworks)  
**Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0  
**Total Reviews:** 320
## About spring.io
Spring is the most popular application development framework for enterprise Java™. Millions of developers use Spring to create high performing, easily testable, reusable code without any vendor lock-in. Spring helps Java, Groovy and Kotlin software development teams everywhere build simple, portable, fast and flexible JVM-based systems and applications.



## spring.io Pros & Cons
**What users like:**

- Users find **problem-solving capabilities** of spring.io exceptional, enabling quick implementation of microservices and efficient project configuration. (3 reviews)
- Users appreciate the **ease of use** of spring.io, thanks to its extensive documentation and efficient project configuration tools. (2 reviews)
- Users value the **coding simplicity** of spring.io, appreciating its easy-to-learn features and excellent project configuration tools. (1 reviews)
- Users value the **comprehensive information** available on spring.io, facilitating easy learning and implementation of features. (1 reviews)
- Users appreciate the **deployment ease** of spring.io, facilitated by comprehensive documentation and helpful project configuration tools. (1 reviews)
- Easy Integrations (1 reviews)
- Implementation Ease (1 reviews)

**What users dislike:**

- Users find the **steep learning curve** of spring.io challenging, making it difficult for newcomers to get started. (1 reviews)
- Users often face **frequent version changes and vulnerabilities** that disrupt their development processes and stability. (1 reviews)
- Users find the **steep learning curve** of spring.io daunting, making it challenging for newcomers to grasp effectively. (1 reviews)


## spring.io Discussions
  - [Any work going on to making it more cloud friendly. For example, more kubernetes friendly etc](https://www.g2.com/discussions/spring-boot-any-work-going-on-to-making-it-more-cloud-friendly-for-example-more-kubernetes-friendly-etc) - 1 comment, 2 upvotes
  - [What is the best resource for beginners to learn Spring?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-best-resource-for-beginners-to-learn-spring) - 1 comment, 1 upvote
  - [Dependency cycle issue](https://www.g2.com/discussions/51925-dependency-cycle-issue) - 1 comment, 1 upvote
  - [What are the other technologies linked to spring boot?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/26548-what-are-the-other-technologies-linked-to-spring-boot) - 1 comment, 1 upvote
  - [What is Spring Boot used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-spring-boot-used-for) - 2 comments

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## spring.io Integrations
  - [Hibernate](https://www.g2.com/products/hibernate/reviews)
  - [Microsoft Entra ID](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-entra-id/reviews)
  - [Oracle Database](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-database/reviews)
  - [Twilio SendGrid Email API](https://www.g2.com/products/twilio-sendgrid-email-api/reviews)

## spring.io Features
**Development**
- Application Deployment
- Development Tools
- Development Environment
- Language Support
- Testing

**Database**
- Database Management
- Analytics
- Auto Scaling
- Backup / Recovery
- Storage

**Infrastructure**
- Networking
- Virtual Machines
- Security

## Top spring.io Alternatives
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  - [Vaadin](https://www.g2.com/products/vaadin/reviews) - 4.1/5.0 (35 reviews)
  - [Grails](https://www.g2.com/products/grails/reviews) - 3.6/5.0 (23 reviews)