spring boot

Spring Boot: Spring MVC & Thymeleaf

Rapid Web Development: Build fast SSR web apps with Spring MVC and Thymeleaf. Master forms and sessions through hands-on Active Learning.

Expected Outcome

The ability to build complete web applications with dynamic rendering, secure form handling, and session-based state management.

Target Audience

Development teams needing to quickly deliver internal tools, admin interfaces, or prototypes without frontend complexity.

Prerequisites

Basic experience with Spring Boot equivalent to 'Spring Boot Jumpstart: Essentials' is required to dive into web development.

Curriculum & Highlights

→ Spring MVC & SSR Architecture

→ Thymeleaf Syntax & Attributes

→ Form Binding & Submissions

→ Server-side Validation

→ HttpSession & State Management

→ Standard Expression Language (EL)

→ Static Resource Handling (CSS/JS)

→ Internationalization (i18n)

Challenges we address

"How do I create dynamic and clean HTML interfaces quickly using Thymeleaf?"

"How do I handle form submissions and validation securely in Spring MVC?"

"How does HttpSession work and how do I manage state in a server-side rendered application?"

Detailed Description

Despite the trend toward complex SPA frameworks, Server-side Rendering (SSR) remains the most efficient way to quickly deliver business value for internal tools and admin systems. Leveraging Spring's powerful MVC patterns in 2026 is about eliminating the technical overhead of modern frontend projects and focusing on functionality and stability. In this workshop, we master Thymeleaf with Spring MVC through Active Learning pedagogy, building interactive web applications in real-time. We focus on the entire flow: from dynamic data rendering to secure handling of user input and application state. This training provides the team with the tools needed to build solutions that are fast to develop, easy to maintain, and deliver results immediately without the need for a separate frontend team. We implement the Model-View-Controller architecture and use Thymeleaf to create dynamic HTML templates using Standard Expression Syntax. During the day, we build professional forms with automatic Form Binding, perform server-side validation, and learn to manage user sessions via HttpSession to maintain state throughout the application. By focusing on the correct use of Thymeleaf attributes and Spring's built-in support for web development, we ensure our applications adhere to established Jakarta EE standards for robust web environments. Actlea's core philosophy is that the right tool for the job is the key to productivity; SSR is often the most direct path to success for internal systems. Experience shows that when a team masters the MVC pattern and a modern templating engine, lead times for new features decrease dramatically. This workshop serves as the practical starting point for the team to confidently build and manage modern web interfaces directly within the Spring Boot ecosystem.

Recommendation & Next Steps

Once you can build interfaces, the next natural step is offering your data to other systems in 'RESTful APIs with Spring Boot'. →

Format Workshop

Duration 1 day

Level Professional

Instructor Andreas Olsson

Price per group $2,900

Standard price per group (up to 12 participants) for remote delivery. Additional costs apply for onsite delivery.

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Tech Stack

Thymeleaf Spring MVC SSR Spring Boot 3 Web Dev Architecture

Your Instructor

Andreas Olsson

Expertise through Active Learning

Java and the Spring Framework have been my core focus for over 20 years. Today, my mission is primarily to help organizations step into the future by integrating intelligent agents and AI-driven features into modern Java systems.

Actlea stands for Active Learning – the philosophy that programming is best learned by writing code, not by watching slides. My workshops focus on intensive, hands-on exercises designed to solve real-world problems.

I deliver proven training concepts globally across all timezones. While I specialize in remote delivery, I love to travel for onsite workshops. My modules are ready for immediate impact but can be tailored to your team's specific requirements.

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Participant Reviews

What past participants say

Read about the pedagogical approach, the hands-on labs, and the impact on daily work.

"Andreas is an educational and responsive teacher who makes learning Java fun. He has an ability to adapt his explanations to different levels of knowledge, which means that even complicated programming concepts can be understood. He takes the time to answer questions and give feedback and is always as engaged and concerned about creating a positive learning environment."

"In all my years at school, I have never met a teacher who treated his students with as much patience and joy as Andreas did. His commitment to us felt very genuine, and it was clear that he was the right person in the right place. I am very glad we had him as a teacher during our 12 weeks at Brights."

"The Java program at Academic Work was excellent! It consisted of, given the name, mostly programming in Java, but also had some front-end courses. I thought the Java courses were the best. Not only because I was most interested in java, but also because the teacher in the java courses was Andreas. It's easy for it to get messy and "too much" when learning programming, especially for those starting from scratch, but Andreas taught in a very pedagogical way, and it never became long-winded or boring. Recommends the java program at Academic Work to anyone who wants to learn programming and wants to change careers."

"Andreas is a fun and dedicated teacher who always took time for questions. When you needed help, you always got it, no matter how long it took. Andreas has a cheerful mood that is contagious, which means that there was always a pleasant atmosphere during his lectures. He is very educational in his way of being, which makes it easy to absorb the information."

"Andreas is an excellent teacher who shows great competence in system development with Java and has developed an effective and engaging curriculum. He is an experienced system developer with broad knowledge of the Java ecosystem and he provides valuable feedback that helps students grow and develop as programmers. Andreas also encourages independent and creative thinking for students. I highly recommend Andreas to anyone looking for a high-quality education in Java development."

"My name is Rabia and I participated in the Java Developer course with Andreas starting January 2022 after 20 years in the banking and finance industry. Previously had no experience whatsoever in the IT world, but chose the track with the digitization the world is going through. The course was incredibly broad & intensive and gave a good overview. When the course was over, I was hired by Capgemini as a junior developer. During the course I probably complained many times about how much information it presented, but I have benefited greatly from everything I have been taught. I continue to learn every day but have an understanding that still amazes me when I realize how much I brought with me. Thanks Andreas for everything! The course has given me the opportunity to pursue a new career in a new industry that I love. The change has given me new energy and opened up new doors. I am so grateful!"

"Andreas is a very positive and easy-going individual, but above all a fantastic educator. His teaching method and structure is adapted for everyone from beginners to experienced participants. Quick to provide personal assistance, called up on video chat and took his time. I appreciated all the Java days, I am so satisfied and grateful with the foundation I got with me. Strongly recommend. Rating 5 out of 5 stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"

"I learned a lot on Andreas course! He is helpful and educational and I appreciated how he could easily point me in the right direction on projects when I got stuck, without giving the whole "answer". It did a lot for my problem solving skills and I got better at debugging the code during the course. I also appreciated that he was always positive and supportive in learning! Thanks Andreas!"

"Andreas is a fantastic teacher! In addition to the fact that I experienced him as competent with a solid knowledge of his subjects, he really excels as an educator. Regardless of who you are or what level of knowledge you are at, Andreas always responds to one's questions with commitment, curiosity and a positive attitude that is contagious. Above all, I appreciated that he both gave me space to explore solutions myself and think creatively, while he was always there to contribute his support. I highly recommend Andreas!"

"Andreas is a knowledgeable, patient and pedagogical teacher with a fantastic ability to meet all students individually. In addition, with an incredible enthusiasm and optimism that rubs off on the whole group!"

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