Custom Banner in Spring Boot

In this story, we’ll explore how to create a custom banner in a Spring Boot application.

· Overview
∘ Why customize the Spring Boot Banner?
· Customizing the Banner
∘ Using banner.txt
∘ Using a Custom Banner Class
∘ Disabling the Spring Boot Banner
· Conclusion
· References

Overview

When a Spring Boot application starts, it prints a banner, a visual representation, or text (often with ASCII graphics or branding information). The banner is a way to provide a more engaging and informative startup experience for developers and users such as the application name, version, or any other relevant data.

By default, Spring Boot includes a simple banner displaying the Spring logo and the version number. Here’s an example of what the default banner looks like:

The default Spring boot banner

Why customize the Spring Boot Banner?

• Branding: You can use the banner to display your company’s name, application name, or logo in ASCII art…