# Testing a Spring Boot REST API with Testcontainers


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In this guide, you will learn how to:

- Create a Spring Boot application with a REST API endpoint
- Use Spring Data JPA with PostgreSQL to store and retrieve data
- Test the REST API using Testcontainers and REST Assured

## Prerequisites

- Java 17+
- Maven or Gradle
- A Docker environment supported by Testcontainers

> [!NOTE]
> If you're new to Testcontainers, visit the
> [Testcontainers overview](https://testcontainers.com/getting-started/) to learn more about
> Testcontainers and the benefits of using it.