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How does Spring Boot handle external configuration management?
Updated May 6, 2026
Short answer
Spring Boot supports externalized configuration via properties, YAML, and config servers.
Deep explanation
Configuration can be loaded from application.properties, environment variables, or Spring Cloud Config Server. It supports profile-based configurations.
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