Java Tech Workshop

Jul 18, 2026 · Backend Development

Spring Boot 4.0 + gRPC: Minimal Integration in 4 Steps, Faster Than REST

This tutorial shows how to integrate gRPC with Spring Boot 4.0 using the grpc‑spring‑boot‑starter in just four concise steps, covering a side‑by‑side comparison with REST, Maven setup, protobuf contract definition, server implementation, and client invocation with streaming support.