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What is Spring Boot packaging (fat JAR vs WAR)?
Updated May 17, 2026
Short answer
Spring Boot apps are typically packaged as executable fat JARs containing dependencies.
Deep explanation
Fat JAR includes embedded server and dependencies, making deployment simple. WAR requires external servlet container like Tomcat.
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