Sunday, 1 September 2019

Spring Boot - Custom Banner Example | Spring Boot tutorial

🚀 Level Up Your Java Skills!

Join the Ram N Java community for the best Spring Boot and Java tutorials. Don't miss out on more "magic" tricks!

SUBSCRIBE NOW 🔔

Customizing Your Spring Boot Banner

When you launch a Spring Boot application, you usually see the standard ASCII art logo. While it's iconic, creating a custom banner is a fantastic way to add a professional touch and unique identity to your project from the moment it starts!

What is a Custom Banner?

A custom banner is the text-based graphic that appears in your console logs during the startup phase. It can be your project name, a company logo, or even useful version information.

How to Create Your Own

It is surprisingly simple! All you need to do is follow these quick steps:

  • Create the file: In your project, go to the src/main/resources folder.
  • Name it correctly: Create a new file named exactly banner.txt.
  • Add your Art: Paste your ASCII art into this file.
  • Dynamic Info: You can even use placeholders like ${spring-boot.version} to show the version automatically!

Why Customize?

Beyond looking cool, it helps developers quickly identify which application or version they are running in complex environments. It’s all about professional branding and clarity.

More From Ram N Java

If you enjoyed this tutorial, you'll love these related videos:

No comments:

Post a Comment

Tutorials