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What is SpringApplication.run()?

Updated May 17, 2026

Short answer

It bootstraps and launches a Spring Boot application.

Deep explanation

It initializes ApplicationContext, starts embedded server, and triggers auto-configuration.

Real-world example

Starting a microservice as a standalone JAR.

Common mistakes

  • Trying to manually configure context after run().

Follow-up questions

  • What happens internally in run()?
  • Can we customize startup behavior?

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