RestTemplate Articles
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How to Test External API Calls with WireMock in Spring Boot
A practical guide to integrating WireMock into Spring Boot tests, defining external API stubs at the HTTP level for success cases, error cases, and timeouts. Also covers when to use Mockito vs WireMock.
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How to Call REST APIs in Spring Boot - When to Use RestTemplate vs WebClient
A practical guide to the two main approaches for calling external REST APIs in Spring Boot: RestTemplate and WebClient. Covers basic usage, criteria for choosing between them, timeout configuration, and error handling.