| Aspect | Spring | Spring Boot |
|---|---|---|
| Configuration | Manual XML/Java configuration | Auto-configuration |
| Server Setup | External server required | Embedded server included |
| Dependencies | Manual dependency management | Starter dependencies |
| Deployment | WAR files to external servers | Executable JAR files |
| Development Time | More setup and configuration | Faster development |
Spring Boot is built on top of Spring framework and provides opinionated defaults to get started quickly.
