The Ultimate Guide to REST Clients in Spring Boot | RestClient, WebClient, Feign Compared

Confused about RestTemplate, WebClient, and Feign in Spring Boot? This video cuts through the noise, explaining which rest client fits your use case in 2025. Learn the differences between feign client and web client spring boot and make the best choice for your spring boot project*, so you will know how to use *java spring boot for your projects.

🚀 What You’ll Learn:
The core differences between blocking, reactive, and declarative REST clients in Spring
Hands-on code examples for each client style (RestTemplate, RestClient, WebClient, OpenFeign)
When to pick each approach in 2025 (with pros, cons, and best practices)
How to connect your Spring Boot app to any REST API—cleanly and efficiently

Whether you’re a Spring Boot beginner or a seasoned developer, this is your all-in-one guide for building modern, scalable APIs and microservices!

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro: Why your REST client choice matters
0:40 - Blocking Clients (RestTemplate, RestClient) Explained
6:36 - Declarative Clients with OpenFeign
9:22 - Reactive Clients with WebClient
12:47 - Real-world Comparison & Tips

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