The [reference guide](http://docs.spring.io/spring-boot/docs/current-SNAPSHOT/reference/htmlsingle) includes detailed descriptions of all the features, plus an extensive [howto](http://docs.spring.io/spring-boot/docs/current-SNAPSHOT/reference/htmlsingle/#howto) for common use cases.

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## Quick Start

Spring Boot ships with a command line tool that can be used if you want to quickly prototype with Spring. It allows you to run Groovy scripts, which means that you have a familiar Java-like syntax, without so much boilerplate code. Follow the instructions in our main documentation if you want to [install the Spring Boot CLI](http://docs.spring.io/spring-boot/docs/current/reference/htmlsingle/#getting-started-installing-the-cli).