About the Project

RepairShop-Java is a full-stack, enterprise-style web application built with the Spring Boot framework to manage automotive repair shops, mechanics, and customer vehicles. Designed with clean architecture in mind, the project showcases the implementation of a robust multi-layered system separating domain logic, data persistence, and user interfaces.

Key Features

• Multi-Layered Architecture: Clear separation of concerns utilizing Controller, Service, and Repository layers.
• Flexible Data Persistence: Supports multiple DAO approaches, including Spring Data JPA for MySQL database connectivity, in-memory storage (SampleData), and dummy configurations.
• Dual Interface Support: Features a dynamic web UI powered by Thymeleaf templates alongside a comprehensive REST API for external system integrations.
• Spring Security & Validation: Includes dedicated security configurations and robust server-side validation for business entities.
• Docker Support: Containerized environment ready for deployment using docker-compose to spin up the application and its MySQL database seamlessly.