Steps to run the application: a.) First unzip the project or clone the project from the provided file or git clone. b.) As this project require a MYSQL server so update application.properties file and update following properties: --> spring.datasource.url --> spring.datasource.username --> spring.datasource.password c.) Application will automatically create the table in the database provided and will also generate 6 rows in the employee table. d.) Right click on the project and select run as spring boot application. d.) !!!!----------DONE--------!!!!!!