A deeper Spring Boot concept that often confuses developers: @Configuration vs @Component At first glance, both seem similar. But there’s a critical difference. - @Configuration enforces proxying of @Bean methods - Ensures singleton behavior across method calls - Prevents multiple object creation This is especially important when one @Bean method calls another. Without @Configuration, multiple instances may be created unintentionally. Key takeaway: @Configuration doesn’t just define beans it controls how they are created and managed. A must-know concept for Spring interviews and real-world applications. #SpringBoot #Java #BackendDevelopment #CodingInterview #SoftwareDevelopment #Programming #Developers

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