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 This repository is for an example application built in my [Spring Framework 5 - Beginner to Guru](https://www.udemy.com/testing-spring-boot-beginner-to-guru/?couponCode=GITHUB_REPO) online course
 
-The application is a simple Spring Boot 2 / Spring Framework 5 web application.
-
-If you would like learn about what's new in Spring Framework 5, click [here](https://springframework.guru/what-is-new-with-spring-framework-5/)
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-You can learn about my Spring Framework 5 Online course [here.](https://www.udemy.com/testing-spring-boot-beginner-to-guru/?couponCode=GITHUB_REPO)
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-You can learn about my Spring Framework 5 Online course [here.](https://courses.springframework.guru/p/spring-framework-5-begginer-to-guru)
-
-# Spring Framework 5: Beginner to Guru Course FAQs
-
-Check out this [page](https://github.com/springframeworkguru/spring5webapp/wiki) for answers to frequently asked questions! 
-
+The application is a simple Spring Boot 2 / Spring Framework 5 web application. It is used to help students learn how
+to use the Spring Framework. Step by step instructions and detailed explanations can be found within the course.
+
+As you work through the course, please feel free to fork this repository to your out GitHub repo. Most links contain links 
+to source code changes. If you encounter a problem you can compare your code to the lesson code. [See this link for help with compares](https://github.com/springframeworkguru/spring5webapp/wiki#getting-an-error-but-cannot-find-what-is-different-from-lesson-source-code)
+
+# Spring Framework 5: Beginner to Guru Course Wiki
+Got a question about your Spring Framework 5 course? [Checkout these FAQs!](https://github.com/springframeworkguru/spring5webapp/wiki)
+
+## Getting Your Development Environment Setup
+### Recommended Versions
+ | Recommended | Reference | Notes |
+| ----------- | --------- | ----- |
+| Oracle Java 8 JDK | [Download](https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/jdk8-downloads-2133151.html) | Java 11 is okay, see notes about Java [on the course wiki](https://github.com/springframeworkguru/spring5webapp/wiki/Java-Version) |
+| IntelliJ 2018 or Higher | [Download](https://www.jetbrains.com/idea/download/) | Ultimate Edition recommended. Students can get a free 120 trial license [here](https://github.com/springframeworkguru/spring5webapp/wiki/Which-IDE-to-Use%3F#how-do-i-get-the-free-120-day-trial-to-intellij-ultimate) |
+| Maven 3.6.0 or higher | [Download](https://maven.apache.org/download.cgi) | [Installation Instructions](https://maven.apache.org/install.html)|
+| Gradle 4.8 or higher | [Download](https://gradle.org/install/) | **Note:** Use Version 5 or higher if using Java 11 |
+| Git 2.15 or higher | [Download](https://git-scm.com/downloads) | | 
+| Git GUI Clients | [Downloads](https://git-scm.com/downloads/guis) | Not required. But can be helpful if new to Git. SourceTree is a good option for Mac and Windows users. |
+| Spring Boot 2.1 or higher | [What's new](https://content.pivotal.io/springone-platform-2017/whats-new-in-spring-boot-2-0-phillip-webb-madhura-bhave) | | 
+
+# All Spring Framework Guru Courses
+### Spring Framework 5
+* [Spring Framework 5: Beginner to Guru](https://www.udemy.com/testing-spring-boot-beginner-to-guru/?couponCode=GITHUB_REPO) - Get the most modern and comprehensive course available for the Spring Framework! Join over 4,100 over Guru's in an Slack community exclusive to this course! More than 2,700 students have given this 50.5 hour course a 5 star review!
+* [Reactive Programming with Spring Framework 5](https://www.udemy.com/reactive-programming-with-spring-framework-5/?couponCode=GITHUB_REPO_SF5B2G) - Keep your skills razor sharp and take a deep dive into Reactive Programming!
+* [Testing Spring Boot: Beginner to Guru](https://www.udemy.com/testing-spring-boot-beginner-to-guru/?couponCode=GITHUB_REPO_SF5B2G) - Become an expert in testing Java and Spring Applications with JUnit 5, Mockito and much more!
+
+### SQL
+* [SQL Beginner to Guru: MySQL Edition](https://www.udemy.com/sql-beginner-to-guru-mysql-edition/?couponCode=GITHUB_REPO_SF5B2G) - SQL is a fundamental must have skill, which employers are looking for. Learn to master SQL on MySQL, the worlds most popular database!
+
+### DevOps
+* [Apache Maven: Beginner to Guru](https://www.udemy.com/apache-maven-beginner-to-guru/?couponCode=GITHUB_REPO_SF5B2G) - Take the mystery out of Apache Maven. Learn how to use Maven to build your Java and Spring Boot projects!
+* [Docker for Java Developers](https://www.udemy.com/docker-for-java-developers/?couponCode=GITHUB_REPO_SF5B2G) - Best Selling Course on Udemy! Learn how you can supercharge your development by leveraging Docker. Collaborate with other students in a Slack community exclusive to the course!
+* [Spring Framework DevOps on AWS](https://www.udemy.com/spring-core-devops-on-aws/?couponCode=GITHUB_REPO_SF5B2G) - Learn how to build and deploy Spring applications on Amazon AWS!
+* [Ready for Production with Spring Boot Actuator](https://www.udemy.com/ready-for-production-with-spring-boot-actuator/?couponCode=GITHUB_REPO_SF5B2G) - Learn how to leverage Spring Boot Actuator to monitor your applications running in production.
+
+### Web Development with Spring Framework
+* [Angular 4 Java Developers](https://www.udemy.com/angular-4-java-developers/?couponCode=GITHUB_REPO_SF5B2G) - Learn how to use Angular with Spring Boot. Two flaming hot technologies! This is the only course on Udemy where you can learn how to use JHipster to rapidly build your next application! Also, be sure to checkout the Slack community for this course!
+* [Mastering Thymeleaf with Spring Boot](https://www.udemy.com/mastering-thymeleaf-with-spring/?couponCode=GITHUB_REPO_SF5B2G) - Once you learn Thymeleaf, you'll never want to go back to using JSPs for web development!
+
+### Spring Framework 4
+* [Spring Core](https://www.udemy.com/spring-core/) - Learn the core of Spring Framework 4!
+* [Spring Core Advanced](https://www.udemy.com/spring-core-advanced-beyond-the-basics/?couponCode=GITHUB_REPO_SF5B2G) - Go beyond the basics! Learn about Aspect Oriented Programming, Spring Security, using Spring Events, JMS and more!
+
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