@Configuration, @Bean, Component vs Bean | Spring Boot Interview Series #4

In this video, we will discuss Java-Based Configuration in Spring. This is Video #4 of our Spring Boot Interview Questions Series. In the previous video, we discussed Component Scanning and Stereotype Annotations. In this video, we will understand how we can manually create and register Spring Beans using @Configuration and @Bean. Topics covered in this video: What is Java-Based Configuration in Spring? What is @Configuration in Spring? What is @Bean in Spring? Difference between @Component and @Bean When should we use @Bean instead of @Component? We will explain these concepts using simple language, real-world examples, technical examples, and interview-ready answers. This video is useful for: Freshers preparing for Java backend interviews Java developers preparing for Spring Boot interviews Students learning Spring Framework Developers with 0 to 3 years of experience Anyone preparing for Spring Boot interview questions