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Configuration Classes
Spring Boot favors Java-based configuration.
Although it is possible to use SpringApplication with XML sources, we generally recommend that your primary source be a single @Configuration class.
Usually the class that defines the main method is a good candidate as the primary @Configuration.
Many Spring configuration examples have been published on the Internet that use XML configuration.
If possible, always try to use the equivalent Java-based configuration.
Searching for Enable* annotations can be a good starting point.
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Importing Additional Configuration Classes
You need not put all your @Configuration into a single class.
The @Import annotation can be used to import additional configuration classes.
Alternatively, you can use @ComponentScan to automatically pick up all Spring components, including @Configuration classes.
Importing XML Configuration
If you absolutely must use XML based configuration, we recommend that you still start with a @Configuration class.
You can then use an @ImportResource annotation to load XML configuration files.