springtoolsuite ☆

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Description:
Next generation tooling for Spring Boot

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 4.24.0,4.32.0@0 | Tracked Since: Jul 23, 2024

Links: Homepage | @springcentral | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: java spring ide development boot

Install: brew install --cask springtoolsuite

About:
Spring Tool Suite (STS) is a development environment tailored for building Spring-based applications. It provides integrated support for Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and other frameworks, streamlining the development lifecycle. Its main value is offering a pre-configured, Eclipse-based IDE with specialized tooling for the Spring ecosystem.

Key Features:

Eclipse-based IDE with Spring-specific tooling
Integrated support for Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and Spring Framework
Built-in templates and wizards for rapid project creation
Live application monitoring and diagnostics
Seamless integration with major build tools and application servers

Use Cases:

Developing and debugging enterprise Spring Boot applications
Building microservices architectures with Spring Cloud

Alternatives:

IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate – Commercial Java IDE with excellent Spring support via plugins, but not Spring-specific.
Visual Studio Code – Lightweight editor with Spring Boot extensions, less integrated than a full IDE.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Jul 23, 2024 4:20pm	4.24.0,4.32.0	0	VERSION_BUMP	200d4823