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Spring Boot Global Exception Handling The “Spaghetti Catch” Anti-Pattern If I review a Junior Developer’s code and see a try-catch block inside a @RestController, I immediately request changes. Why? Because mixing business logic with error handling logic is the fastest way to create unmaintainable “Spaghetti Code.” In 2026, your controllers should be “Happy Paths” only….
Introduction: The “Tabs vs. Spaces” of the Backend World In 2026, the debate between .properties and .yaml is no longer about “old vs. new.” It is about Operational Complexity vs. Developer Experience. Ten years ago, the narrative was simple: “XML is dead, Properties are for legacy apps, and YAML is the future.” Today, that narrative…
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Introduction: The “Category Error” of 2026 If you are a Senior Architect or Lead Developer designing systems in 2026, asking “Spring MVC vs. Spring Boot” is akin to asking “Engine vs. Car.” It is a category error that betrays a misunderstanding of the modern Java ecosystem. Ten years ago, this comparison made sense. You chose…
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