Spring Boot Download & Install STS IDE

To download and install the Spring Tool Suite (STS) IDE, follow these steps:

1. Download STS: Visit the official Spring Tools website to download the latest version of Spring Tool Suite: https://spring.io/tools.

• On the Spring Tools page, you’ll find download links for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
• Choose the appropriate download link based on your operating system.

1. Install STS: After the download is complete, follow the installation instructions for your operating system:

• Windows:
  • Double-click the downloaded installer file (e.g., sts-4.12.0.RELEASE.exe) to start the installation.
  • Follow the on-screen instructions, and select the installation location.
  • Click “Finish” when the installation is complete.
• macOS:
  • Open the downloaded DMG file (e.g., sts-4.12.0.RELEASE.dmg).
  • Drag the STS icon into the Applications folder to install it.
  • Go to your Applications folder and double-click the STS icon to launch the IDE.
• Linux:
  • Extract the downloaded TAR.GZ archive (e.g., sts-4.12.0.RELEASE.tar.gz) to a directory of your choice.
  • Open a terminal and navigate to the extracted directory.
  • Run STS by executing the SpringToolSuite4 script:
  ./SpringToolSuite4

1. Configuration: When you first launch STS, you may be prompted to select a workspace location. This is where your projects and configurations will be stored. You can choose the default location or specify a custom one.
2. Update STS (Optional): After the initial installation, it’s a good practice to check for updates to ensure you have the latest features and bug fixes. You can do this by going to “Help” -> “Check for Updates” within the STS IDE.
3. Start Using STS: Once STS is installed and configured, you can start using it to create, develop, and manage Spring Boot and Java applications.

Spring Tool Suite is an integrated development environment tailored for Spring Framework and Spring Boot development. It comes with various features and tools to simplify Spring-based application development, including project templates, code generation, and integration with Spring Boot’s DevTools for rapid development.

Remember to periodically update STS to stay up-to-date with the latest features and improvements in Spring Boot development.