> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://kxp.wyhil.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Preparation

> Preparing for the Tutorial

## Prerequisites

Before starting the tutorial, ensure you have the following installed:

* **JDK 17 or higher**
* **Maven or Gradle**

## Setting up your project

1. Go to [start.spring.io](https://start.spring.io)
2. Select **Maven** or **Gradle** for Project
3. Select **Java** for Language
4. Choose the latest stable version of **Spring Boot (3.x.x)**
5. Add the following dependencies:
   * Spring Web
   * Spring Data JPA
   * H2 Database
   * Lombok
   * Thymeleaf
6. Download the project and open it in your IDE.