Spring Office Hours

S5E12: Developer Soft Skills with Arun Gupta

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:02:17 -0400

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for another essential update from the Spring ecosystem. In this episode, the guys are joined by DevRel and Java legend Arun Gupta to discuss a topic often overlooked but vital for career longevity: soft skills for developers. Drawing from his decades of experience at tech giants like Sun, Oracle, Intel, AWS, and Apple, Arun explores how communication, empathy, and "force multiplying" through non-technical skills can be just as impactful as mastering a new framework. You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.

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S5E11 - Testing Spring Boot Applications with Daniel Garnier-Moiroux

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:08:09 -0400

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for the latest updates from the Spring ecosystem. In this episode, they welcome Daniel Garnier-Moiroux, Spring Security engineer and author of Testing Spring Boot Applications from Manning. Dan and DaShaun dig into Daniel's new book, his perspective on AI and MCP security, and what good testing looks like in modern Spring applications. Join live for a chance to win a copy of the book!

Show Notes:

Daniel Garnier-Moiroux
Testing Spring Boot Applications (promo code: springoffhr)

S5E10 - What's New in JDK 26 with Billy Korando

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 08:36:36 -0400

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for the latest updates from the Spring Ecosystem. In this episode, Dan and DaShaun are joined by Java Developer Advocate at Oracle, Billy Korando. The conversation covers what's new in JDK 26, exploring the latest language features, enhancements, and what they mean for Spring developers. You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.

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Java Community Update

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for the latest updates from the Spring and Java ecosystem. In this episode, Dan and DaShaun share what's happening across the Java community, covering the latest conference buzz, announcements, and what developers are talking about right now. Stay up to date on the conversations, trends, and highlights shaping the future of Java and Spring. You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.

S5E08 - DevNexus Preview with Glenn Renfro

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 06:30:00 -0500

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for the latest updates from the Spring Ecosystem. In this episode, Dan and DaShaun are joined by Glenn Renfro to preview Devnexus, one of the largest Java and developer conferences in North America. They'll discuss what attendees can look forward to, must-see sessions, and the latest Spring-related talks on the schedule. Whether you're attending in person or following along remotely, this episode will get you up to speed on what's happening at Devnexus. You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.

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S5E07 - Copilot CLI and Java SDK with Bruno Borges

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0500

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for an insightful session with Bruno Borges, Principal Product Manager at Microsoft, as we dive into the next generation of AI-assisted development. In this episode, we explore the GitHub Copilot CLI and the new Copilot Java SDK, uncovering how these tools are transforming the terminal into a powerful environment for Spring developers. Learn how to go beyond simple autocomplete, using agentic workflows to automate complex tasks like upgrading Spring Boot versions, refactoring legacy code, and streamlining Azure deployments. We’ll also discuss how the Copilot Java SDK allows developers to embed AI capabilities directly into their own JVM-based tooling and CI/CD pipelines. You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.

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S5E06 - Spring Framework 7 with Juergen Hoeller

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:59:19 -0500

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for a landmark episode of Spring Office Hours featuring a very special guest: Juergen Hoeller, co-founder of the Spring Framework and current project lead. As the primary architect behind the core framework for over two decades, Juergen offers an unparalleled perspective on the past, present, and future of the ecosystem. In this episode, we go straight to the source to discuss the technical vision driving Spring Framework 7 and beyond. Juergen will share his insights on maintaining Spring's signature flexibility while meeting the rigorous demands of today’s high-scale, AI-integrated, and mission-critical applications. You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.

S5E05 - Spring and AWS with James Ward

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0500

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for an exploration of the modern Java landscape with James Ward, Principal Developer Advocate at AWS. In this episode, we bridge the gap between Spring Boot and the AWS cloud, diving into how developers can leverage Amazon Bedrock and Spring AI to build production-ready applications. James will share his "no-nonsense" take on building agentic systems, including a look at the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and how it allows Spring developers to connect AI agents to their internal data and services securely. You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.

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S5E04 - Spring AI Agentic Patterns with Christian Tzolov

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0500

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for the latest updates from the Spring Ecosystem. In this episode, Dan and DaShaun are joined by Spring AI team member Christian Tzolov to explore agentic patterns in Spring AI. Learn how to build AI applications that go beyond simple request-response interactions, leveraging autonomous agents that can reason, plan, and execute complex tasks. Christian will share insights on implementing these patterns effectively using Spring AI's latest features. You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.

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S5E03 - Getting Started with Spring

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:22:57 -0500

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for a foundational episode of Spring Office Hours dedicated to everyone starting their journey or looking to refine their setup in the Spring ecosystem. In this episode, "Getting Started with Spring," the guys strip away the complexity to look at the essentials every developer needs to succeed, from installing Java and switching between versions to choosing the right build tool between Maven and Gradle. They will also dive into the fundamental question of why we need Spring in the first place and the specific problems it solves for modern developers. You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.

S5E02 - Topic Smorgasbord

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0500

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for the latest updates from the Spring Ecosystem. In this episode, Dan and DaShaun open up the floor for a community-driven Q&A session. Bring your Spring questions whether it's about Spring Boot, Spring AI, testing strategies, or anything else on your mind. No set agenda, just good conversation and answers to whatever the community throws their way. You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.

S5E01 - 2026 Predictions and New Year Kickoff 🎉

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0500

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for the Season 5 premiere of Spring Office Hours! In this kickoff episode, your favorite Spring experts look ahead to 2026 with their predictions. The hosts discuss what's on the horizon for the Spring ecosystem, including Spring Framework 7, Spring Boot 4, and the rapidly evolving Spring AI landscape.

From Java's continued evolution to cloud-native innovations and the growing role of AI in developer workflows, Dan and DaShaun share their insights on the trends that will shape the year ahead. Whether you're planning your learning roadmap or curious about where the industry is heading, this episode is the perfect way to start 2026.

You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.

S4E35 - Year in Review

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 13:35:01 -0500

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for the Season 4 finale of Spring Office Hours! In this special episode, the hosts look back on an incredible year in the Spring ecosystem. They'll revisit their 2025 predictions from Episode 1, did they nail it or miss the mark? From the release of JDK 24 and 25 to Spring Boot 4, Spring Framework 7, and Spring AI reaching GA, it's been a landmark year. The guys will also reflect on 35 episodes of great conversations, conference highlights from JavaOne to SpringOne, and celebrate the community that made it all possible. You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.

S4E34 - OpenTelemetry with Spring Boot

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 07:00:00 -0500

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for the latest updates from the Spring Ecosystem. In this episode, Dan and DaShaun sit down with Spring Team member Brian Clozel to discuss OpenTelemetry (OTEL) and how to leverage it in your Spring Boot applications. Learn how OTEL provides a vendor-neutral standard for collecting telemetry data including traces, metrics, and logs to gain deeper observability into your applications. You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.

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S4E33 - The Fundamentals of Software Engineering with Nate Schutta

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 07:00:00 -0500

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for the latest updates from the Spring Ecosystem. In this episode, Dan welcomes architect, author, and speaker Nate Schutta to discuss "The Fundamentals of Software Engineering", an upcoming book Nate and Dan are co-authoring together. Get an inside look at what inspired the book, the essential concepts every developer should master, and what readers can expect from this collaborative project. You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.

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S4E32 - Multi-Factor Authentication with Josh Cummings

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 10:06:27 -0500

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for the latest updates from the Spring Ecosystem. In this episode, Dan and DaShaun are joined by Spring Security team member Josh Cummings to explore the new Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) support in Spring Security. At the end of this episode, you will understand how to implement MFA in your Spring applications to enhance security beyond traditional username and password authentication. You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.

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Spring Boot 4 Q&A

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 07:00:00 -0500

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for an interactive Q&A session focused on the highly anticipated Spring Boot 4 release. In this episode, the hosts dive deep into the new features and improvements coming with Spring Boot 4, answer community questions about the release, and provide practical guidance on upgrade paths from previous versions. Whether you're planning your migration strategy or curious about what's new, this episode delivers essential insights for Spring developers preparing for the next major version.

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S4E29 - Spring Boot 4 is (almost) here!

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 07:00:00 -0500

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter as they explore the exciting new features arriving with Spring Framework 7 and Spring Boot 4 this month! In this episode, the hosts highlight their favorite enhancements including null safety improvements, programmatic bean registration, the new REST test client, and built-in API versioning support. Get a first look at what's coming to the Spring ecosystem and hear about upcoming deep-dive episodes with special guests who will explore these features in detail. Whether you're preparing for the upgrade or just curious about Spring's evolution, this episode provides essential insights into the next generation of Spring development.

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The Road to GA Weekly Blog Posts

Spring Office Hours: S4E28 - Securing MCP Servers with Spring AI

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0400

Join Dan Vega as he sits down with Spring Security expert Daniel Garnier-Moiroux to explore the critical world of MCP (Model Context Protocol) server security. As MCP has taken over the AI world, enterprise deployments need robust security and permission management for exposed endpoints Securing MCP Servers with Spring AI. Daniel walks through his approach to securing MCP Servers with OAuth2 access tokens and how Spring AI applications can leverage the spring-ai-community/mcp-security project Securing MCP Servers with Spring AI.

Learn why proper authentication isn't optional when exposing AI tools and resources, discover best practices for implementing authorization servers, and understand how to protect your MCP endpoints from vulnerabilities. Whether you're building private or enterprise MCP servers, this episode delivers essential security insights for the Spring AI ecosystem.

Show Notes:

Blog Post: Securing MCP Servers with Spring AI
Daniel Garnier-Moiroux
- BlueSky
- LinkedIn

S4E27 - Java 25 with Billy Korando

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 16:49:43 -0400

Join us live on Spring Office Hours as we sit down with Java Developer Advocate, Billy Korando, to dive into the exciting new features and updates in Java 25!

In this episode, Billy will share his insights on the latest developments in the Java ecosystem, highlighting what's new, what's changed, and what it means for developers. From new language features to performance enhancements, Billy will break down the key takeaways from the latest Java release.

Tune in for a conversation that's sure to get you up to speed on the latest Java advancements and hear Billy's expert analysis on what this means for the future of Java development.

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S4E26 - Groovy, Google and Gemini with Guillaume Laforge

Dan Vega, DaShaun Carter — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 07:00:00 -0400

Join us with Guillaume Laforge, co-founder of the Apache Groovy programming language and Developer Advocate for Google Cloud Platform. We'll explore Guillaume's journey from creating one of the JVM's most popular dynamic languages to his current work at Google focusing on serverless technologies and generative AI with Gemini.

Guillaume will share insights on Groovy's evolution and continued relevance in modern development, plus his perspective on how traditional programming languages intersect with AI technologies. As a Java Champion, co-author of "Groovy in Action," LangChain4j committer, and ADK contributor, he brings unique insights on the evolution of JVM languages in the cloud-native and AI era.

Whether you're interested in Groovy, Google Cloud, or the future of JVM languages, this episode offers valuable perspectives from a key figure in the Java ecosystem.

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S4E24 - SpringOne Preview with Glen Renfro

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 07:00:00 -0400

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter as they welcome special guests, Spring Team Member Glenn Renfro. In this episode, we'll continue to look forward to SpringOne. Tune in live to ask your questions or catch the replay later on your favorite podcast platform.

S4E23 - Bootiful Spring with Josh Long

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 10:29:19 -0400

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for another exciting preview of SpringOne! This week, we're joined by our special guest, fellow Spring Developer Advocate, Josh Long.

This year's event promises to be bootiful. Josh will help us deliver another sneak peek into the most anticipated announcements, including the future of Spring Framework 7 and Spring Boot 4. We'll also dive into the latest on Spring AI!

Whether you're planning to attend in person or just want to stay on top of the latest innovations, this episode is your definitive guide to the must-see sessions and what's next for the Spring ecosystem. You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.

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S4E22 - Live from KCDC

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 10:25:08 -0400

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter broadcasting live from the Kansas City Developer Conference (KCDC)! In this special episode, the hosts share highlights from the conference and discuss Dan's sessions on MCP and Spring Boot 3. They dive into the exciting news of Spring Boot 4 M1 and Spring Framework 7 M8 releases, exploring what's new and what developers can expect. The team also answers live questions from the KCDC audience and online viewers about the latest developments in the Spring ecosystem.

Show Notes

Kansas City Developer Conference

S4E21 - VMware Explore / SpringOne 2025 Preview

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 10:09:56 -0400

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for the latest updates from the Spring Ecosystem. In this episode, Dan and DaShaun preview the upcoming VMware Explore / SpringOne conference, sharing insights into what attendees can expect from this premier Spring community event. The hosts discuss their upcoming conference sessions, highlight key presentations and workshops worth attending, and provide tips for making the most of the in-person conference experience. Whether you're considering attending or want to stay updated on the latest Spring innovations being showcased, this episode will help you navigate the conference agenda and discover what's new in the Spring ecosystem. You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.

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SpringOne

S4E20 - Spring Community Q&A Hodgepodge

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 07:00:00 -0400

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for a special community-focused episode of Spring Office Hours. In this hodgepodge session, the hosts dive into listener questions covering various Spring ecosystem topics. From troubleshooting common Spring Boot challenges to exploring emerging patterns and best practices, Dan and DaShaun provide practical insights and solutions. This interactive episode showcases the vibrant Spring community and addresses real-world development scenarios that matter most to viewers.

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S4E19 - Spring & Redis with Raphael De Lio

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 07:00:00 -0400

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for the latest updates from the Spring Ecosystem. In this episode, Dan and DaShaun are joined by Redis Developer Advocate, Raphael De Lio. Join us as we explore Redis’s ever-growing role in the Spring ecosystem. We will look discuss its common and foundational use cases, then dig into new and exciting use cases, including similarity search, the cutting-edge vector data type, and how Redis is becoming a key player in AI-driven solutions. Get ready to discover the latest ways Spring developers are leveraging Redis to build highly performant and intelligent applications. You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.

Key Takeaways

What is Redis?

Originally created in 2009 as a fast, horizontally scalable database
Known primarily for caching, but it's actually a full database with persistence and transactions
Redis 8 is now open source again with massive performance improvements (87% faster execution, 2x higher throughput)

Beyond Caching: Redis Use Cases

Vector databases for AI applications (semantic search, caching, routing)
Time series data for real-time analytics
Geospatial indexing for location-based features
Probabilistic data structures (Bloom filters, count-min sketch) for high-scale applications
Streams for message queues and real-time data processing
Session storage for distributed applications

AI & Vector Database Applications

Semantic caching: Cache LLM responses using vector similarity (can reduce costs by 60%)
Semantic routing: Route queries to appropriate tools without calling LLMs
Memory for AI agents: Short-term and long-term conversation memory
Recommendation systems: Power Netflix/YouTube-style recommendations

Getting Started with Spring

Use start.spring.io with Docker Compose for easy setup
Spring Data Redis for basic caching with @Cacheable
Redis OM Spring for advanced features (vector search, JSON, etc.)
New annotations: @Vectorize and @Indexed for automatic vector embeddings

Upcoming Events

Spring One - 6 weeks away in Las Vegas
Redis Hackathon - July 23rd via dev.to/challenges

Links & Resources

Connect with Raphael DeLeo

Email: rafael.deleo@redis.com
LinkedIn: Raphael DeLeo
GitHub: raphaeldelio
Blue Sky: raphaeldelio.dev

Redis vs Valkey discussion included - Redis 8 returns to open source with significant performance improvements and integrated modules that were previously separate.

S4E18 - AI Show and Tell with Craig Walls

Dan Vega, Craig Walls — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Join Dan Vega for the latest updates from the Spring Ecosystem. In this special episode, Dan is joined by Spring expert and author Craig Walls for an exciting AI show and tell segment, where they demonstrate and discuss their favorite AI tools currently transforming their development workflows.

Following the show and tell, Craig shares insights from his upcoming Manning book "Spring AI in Action," exploring how developers can build intelligent Java applications using Spring's powerful AI abstractions. The episode wraps up with a preview of their collaborative workshop "Practical AI Integration with Java: A Hands-On Workshop" at dev2next 2025, where they'll teach hands-on AI implementation techniques for Java developers.

Whether you're looking to discover new AI tools to boost your productivity or interested in integrating AI capabilities into your Spring applications, this episode offers practical insights and real-world examples from two experts actively working in the AI space.

You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.

Show Notes

Main Topics Discussed

1. Craig's Upcoming Book - "Spring AI in Action"

Currently available in early access through Manning Publications
Expected print release: Fall 2025
Covers Spring AI development from basics to advanced topics
Includes chapter on "Evaluating Generated Responses" - testing AI applications

2. Dan's New Course Launch

"AI for Java Developers" - Introduction to Spring AI
Nearly 6 hours of content
Covers 12-18 months of Spring AI learning
Just launched last week

3. AI Development Tool Categories Discussion

Standalone Chatbots: ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude
Inline IDE Assistants: GitHub Copilot, JetBrains AI, Amazon CodeWhisperer
Agentic AI IDE Environments: Cursor, Windsurf, Juni
Terminal-based Agentic CLI Tools: Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, Gemini CLI

4. Live Demonstrations

Dan: Demonstrated Claude Code CLI tool for project planning and development workflows
Craig: Showcased Embable framework for building goal-oriented AI agents

5. Testing AI Applications

Deterministic vs non-deterministic testing approaches
Using evaluators for response validation
Fact-checking and relevance evaluation techniques

6. Future of Spring AI

Agent framework capabilities
Agentic workflows vs autonomous planning
Integration with tools like Embable

Links and Resources

Books and Courses

Spring AI in Action (Early Access) - Craig Walls
AI for Java Developers Course - Dan Vega (link to be added to show notes)

Tools Mentioned

Frameworks and Libraries

Spring AI
Embable - Rod Johnson's agent framework
Spring Boot
Spring Shell

Contact Information

Craig Walls: Habuma.com - Links to all social media
Dan Vega:
- Spring Developer Advocate at Broadcom
- Learn more at https://www.danvega.dev

Upcoming Events

dev2Next Workshop: 8-hour Spring AI workshop with Dan Vega and Craig Walls (Colorado Springs)

Key Takeaways

"You are the pilot, not the passenger" - Stay in control when using AI development tools
Start with simpler tools like Copilot before moving to full agentic environments
Proper testing strategies are crucial for AI applications
Code reviews and CI/CD pipelines are more important than ever with AI-generated code
The AI development tool landscape is rapidly evolving with new categories emerging

This episode was recorded live on Monday, June 30, 2025. Watch the replay on the Spring Developer YouTube channel or listen wherever you get your podcasts.

S4E17 - Spring AI + Google Gemini: Beyond the Demo

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 07:00:00 -0400

Join Dan Vega with special guest Dan Dobrin, App Architect at Google, as they explore enterprise-ready Spring AI development using Google Gemini models. This episode covers the latest Spring AI features, caching strategies, unified SDK capabilities, and AI agents—moving beyond simple demos to real-world production implementations. Learn how to build fast, enterprise-grade AI applications with Spring and Google's powerful Gemini models.

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S4E16 - Spring gRPC with Dave Syer

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 07:00:00 -0400

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for the latest updates from the Spring Ecosystem. In this episode, Dan and DaShaun are joined by Spring team member Dave Syer to explore the official Spring gRPC project. At the end of this episode, you will understand how Spring gRPC provides a Spring-friendly API for developing high-performance gRPC applications, including server and client autoconfiguration, Spring Boot integration, and streamlined Protocol Buffer handling. The hosts will demonstrate how to build gRPC services with Spring's familiar dependency injection patterns and discuss the benefits of gRPC's HTTP/2-based communication over traditional REST APIs. You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.

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S4E15 - Exposing the Interview Process with Taylor Desseyn

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 21:47:47 -0400

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter as they welcome Taylor Desseyn, VP of Global Community at **torc.dev** and founder of Dads in Tech. Fresh from his presentation "Exposing the Interview Process" at Spring I/O 2025 in Barcelona, Taylor shares unfiltered insights from interviewing thousands of engineers and helping hundreds of companies scale their engineering teams. The hosts dive deep into the current job market realities, interview best practices, and how developers can navigate today's challenging hiring landscape. Learn practical strategies to stand out in your job search and discover what's really happening behind the scenes in tech hiring.

You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.

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S4E14 - Spring AI 1.0 GA Release with Mark Pollak and Christian Tzolov

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 07:00:00 -0400

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter as they celebrate a major milestone in the Spring ecosystem with the general availability release of Spring AI 1.0. In this episode, the hosts welcome Spring AI team members Mark Pollak and Christian Tzolov to discuss the incredible journey from conception to GA release. They'll explore the powerful features that make Spring AI the go-to framework for building AI-powered applications, dive into Model Context Protocol (MCP) capabilities, and share exciting insights about what's on the horizon for Spring AI. Whether you're new to AI development or a seasoned practitioner, this episode offers valuable perspectives on integrating AI into Spring applications and the future of enterprise AI development.

You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.

Show Notes

Mark Pollak
- X / Twitter
- LinkedIn
Christian Tzoloz
- X / Twitter
- LinkedIn
Spring AI Reference Docs
Spring AI 1.0 GA
Spring AI Community

S4E13 - Spring Boot 3.5 Release Party with Phil Webb

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Tue, 27 May 2025 14:38:50 -0400

Spring Boot 3.5 is here—and we're throwing a release party to celebrate! Join us for a special edition of Spring Office Hours as we welcome Phil Webb, co-creator of Spring Boot, to walk us through what’s new, what’s exciting, and what it all means for developers.

From enhanced observability, configuration improvements, and new dependency upgrades, this release is packed with power. We’ll discuss key features, answer your questions live, and share the thinking behind some of the latest enhancements.

You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.

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S4E12 - Spring I/O with Sergi Almar

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Tue, 13 May 2025 07:00:00 -0400

Join Dan Vega as he welcomes Sergi Almar, founder and organizer of Spring I/O, one of the biggest Spring conferences in the world. In this special episode, Dan and Sergi dive into what attendees can expect at Spring I/O 2025 in Barcelona. Sergi reveals the behind-the-scenes process of how he and his team plan and run this massive developer event year after year. Learn about emerging trends in Spring AI, the community-driven spirit that makes this conference unique, and get expert advice on maximizing your experience, whether you're attending in person or following remotely. You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.

Show Notes

S4E11 - Spring Cloud with Ryan Baxter & Spencer Gibb

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Thu, 08 May 2025 15:43:57 -0400

Get ready for the latest news about Spring Cloud with our guests, Ryan Baxter and Spencer Gibb! In this episode, they'll discuss all things new and exciting in Spring Cloud 2025.0.0-RC1.

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter as they talk Spring Cloud. Service discovery, configuration management, circuit breaking, API Gateways and more. Learn how to leverage Spring Cloud to architect robust distributed systems. Whether you're just starting your microservices journey or a seasoned veteran, this episode promises valuable knowledge and practical takeaways to elevate your Spring Cloud expertise.

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S4E10 - Testcontainers and Docker Model Runner featuring Eddú Meléndez

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 07:00:00 -0400

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for the latest updates from the Spring Ecosystem. In this episode, they welcome Eddú Meléndez, who works on Testcontainers at Docker following the company's acquisition of the project.

The trio explores the recently released Docker Model Runner in Docker Desktop 4.40.0, which provides a local Inference API compatible with the OpenAI API and integrates seamlessly with Spring AI 1.0.0-M7.

Eddú shares his journey of contributing to Spring projects, discusses his experience with Testcontainers, and provides insights on running AI models locally with zero API keys or data sharing. Don't miss this in-depth look at the intersection of Spring AI and Docker technologies, showcasing how developers can leverage these powerful tools in their projects.

You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.

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S4E9: Running MCP-Based Agents on AWS with James Ward

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 07:00:00 -0400

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter as they welcome James Ward, Principal Developer Advocate at AWS. This episode explores James' career journey, his podcast work, and his expertise in Java development. The conversation dives into Amazon's Nova model and James' recent article on Model Context Protocol (MCP). Learn about building AI agents with Spring AI and discover how Spring developers can implement MCP clients and servers on AWS for powerful, integrated AI applications.

The hosts get James' unique perspective on the evolving intersection of Spring, Java, and cloud AI services, with practical insights for developers looking to enhance their applications with AI capabilities. You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.

Show Notes

S4E8 - Model Context Protocol: An Introduction for Java & Spring Developers

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 07:00:00 -0400

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter as they explore the Model Context Protocol (MCP), a groundbreaking standard for AI model interactions. In this episode, the hosts demystify MCP and its significance for Java developers, diving into the official Java SDK donated by the Spring team. Learn how this protocol enhances AI integration in your applications and discover practical implementation strategies using the Java SDK in both Spring and non-Spring environments.You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.

Show Notes

https://modelcontextprotocol.io/
https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol/java-sdk
Dan's MCP Videos

S4E7 - JavaOne & JDK 24 with Billy Korando

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for the latest updates from the Spring Ecosystem. In this episode, Dan and DaShaun welcome back Java Developer Advocate Billy Korando from Oracle to discuss the newly released JDK 24. They explore key features including unpinned synchronized virtual threads and stream gatherers, share insights from Java One 2025, and explain how to test early access releases. Learn about the benefits of staying current with Java releases and how to contribute to future Java development.

Show Notes:

Introduction to JDK 24 - the largest release since the six-month cadence began
Discussion of Java One 2025 conference highlights and presentations
Deep dive into JEP 451: Synchronized virtual threads without pinning
Exploration of JEP 485: Stream gatherers for more powerful stream processing
Overview of Project Amber and structure concurrency improvements
Tips for testing JDK 25 early access builds
Explanation of long-term support releases vs. regular updates
Resources for learning more about JDK 24 features

Links:

Java YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/Java
JDK 24 Features: https://openjdk.org/projects/jdk/24/
Amber Lab: https://github.com/oracle/javaone2025-hol-amber
Loom Lab: https://github.com/oracle/javaone2025-hol-loom

S4E6 - Spring Modulith with Cora Iberkleid

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 07:00:00 -0500

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for the latest updates from the Spring Ecosystem. In this episode, Dan and DaShaun are joined by Cora Iberkleid, Developer Advocate at Broadcom, to explore Spring Modulith and why you might want to implement it in your next project. Discover how Spring Modulith helps manage application complexity through modularization while maintaining the benefits of a monolithic deployment. You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.

Show Notes:

S4E5 - Moving Java Forward with Sharat Chander

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 07:00:00 -0500

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for an insightful discussion with Sharat Chander, Senior Director of Java Product Management & Developer Relations at Oracle. With JavaOne 2025 on the horizon and Java's 30th anniversary approaching, Sharat shares his vision for Java's future and reflects on his two-decade journey in shaping the Java community. From his pivotal role in JavaOne to leading developer relations initiatives, discover how Java continues to evolve and adapt to modern development needs. Get an exclusive preview of what to expect at JavaOne 2025 in Redwood Shores and learn about the exciting features coming in Java 24.

Topics Discussed

Java's 30th Anniversary

Java will be celebrating 30 years on May 23, 2025
Discussion about Java's longevity despite being "declared dead" multiple times

The Java Platform and Community

Java as both a technology platform and a community platform
Value of bi-directional relationships in community building
The importance of user groups (nearly 370 Java user groups worldwide)
Importance of reciprocity in community engagement
The OpenJDK community as a demonstration of collaborative development

Upcoming Conferences

DevNexus

Happening in just over two weeks (17 days from recording)
Longest running and largest third-party Java conference in North America
Run by the Atlanta Java User Group
Celebrating nearly 20 years

JavaOne

March 18-20, 2025 at Oracle's campus in Redwood Shores
Will feature six parallel tracks
Many Java team members will be present, including:
- Mark Reinhold (Java architect)
- Brian Gets (Java language architect)
- Paul Sandos (Java AI strategy)
- Ron Pressler (Project Loom)
Special discount code for Java User Group members valid through March 10th

JDK 24 Release

Scheduled for March 18, 2025 (coinciding with first day of JavaOne)
Will include numerous JEPs (JDK Enhancement Proposals)
Discussion about the preview feature process and gathering community feedback

Other Java Resources Mentioned

Essential Resources Mentioned

OpenJDK Community: openjdk.org
- Where Java is created
- Location for long-term investment projects (Panama, Valhalla, Amber, Loom)
- Place to participate in Java development
Dev Java: dev.java
- Learning portal for all things Java
- Tutorials and community information
- Java playground for testing features
Inside Java: inside.java
- Aggregation of publications from the Java team
- Easy discovery of content by author and topic
Java YouTube Channel: youtube.com/Java
- Educational Videos for learning Java

Notable Quotes

"Community means bi-directional information sharing that you stay connected on for the long term." - Shar

"For me, community is about taking care of each other." - Shar

"One of my favorite words that doesn't get often used, but we need to make it more of our vernacular is reciprocity." - Shar

Next Steps

Follow the Java team at upcoming conferences
Check out JDK 24 release on March 18
Explore early access builds for Java 25
Get involved with your local Java User Group

S4E4: Community Q&A / News Roundup

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 07:00:00 -0500

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for their weekly dive into the Spring ecosystem. This episode features the latest Spring news, community updates, and a live Q&A session where the hosts address your burning questions about Spring development. Whether you're new to Spring or an experienced developer, tune in for insights and practical tips from the Spring community.

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S4E3 - Java Without Spring: Understanding the Spring Advantage

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 07:00:00 -0500

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter as they explore Java development outside the Spring ecosystem. In this insightful episode, they'll demonstrate what Spring Boot provides out of the box and how these features compare to traditional Java development approaches. From project initialization and dependency management to database connectivity and AI integration, discover how Spring's conventions and starter dependencies streamline the development process. Learn about the productivity benefits of Spring Initializr, Spring Boot starters, and auto-configuration while appreciating the flexibility and control of both approaches.

S4E02 - Spring Security Recipes with Steve Riesenberg

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 07:00:00 -0500

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for an essential episode on Spring Security best practices. They welcome Steve Riesenberg from the Spring Security team, who brings his extensive expertise in OAuth and Spring Authorization Server. Steve shares practical recipes for solving common security challenges, offering invaluable insights for securing your Spring applications. Whether you're implementing OAuth, handling authentication, or managing authorization, this episode provides the solutions you need from one of Spring Security's core contributors. You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.

Show Notes:

S4E1 - Spring Forward: 2025 Predictions and New Year Kickoff 🎉

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 07:00:00 -0500

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for the exciting Season 4 premiere of Spring Office Hours! In this special episode, your favorite Spring experts share their technology predictions for 2025, discuss anticipated developments in the Spring ecosystem, and explore upcoming trends in Java, cloud-native development, and AI integration.

Start your year with insights into what's next for Spring and connect with the community as we kick off an exciting new season of Spring Office Hours. You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.

Show Notes:

S3E44 - 2024 Year in Review: Spring, Java, and Beyond! 🎉

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Thu, 26 Dec 2024 14:50:49 -0500

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for a special end-of-year episode of Spring Office Hours. In this festive finale, the hosts reflect on the transformative year in the Spring ecosystem, including Spring Boot 3.2's groundbreaking features, Spring AI's emergence, and the impact of Java 21's virtual threads. They'll revisit their favorite Spring Office Hours moments, from in-depth technical deep dives to engaging guest conversations, and celebrate the incredible contributions from the Spring community throughout 2024.

Show Notes:

S3E43 - Spring Security 6.4 with Rob Winch

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 07:00:00 -0500

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter as they welcome Spring Security project lead Rob Winch for an in-depth look at Spring Security 6.4. In this episode, the team explores exciting new features including One-Time Token Login support, Passkeys integration, and significant improvements to OAuth 2.0 and SAML 2.0. Rob shares insights into important deprecation notices as Spring Security moves towards version 7, demonstrates new method security capabilities, and discusses the introduction of RestClient-based implementations. You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.

Show Notes:

S3E42 - IntelliJ Tips & Tricks with Siva Reddy

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 07:00:00 -0500

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter as they welcome Siva Prasad Reddy K, Developer Advocate at JetBrains. Join us for the latest updates from the Spring ecosystem. In this episode, Siva will be sharing tips and tricks for IntelliJ to help you get the most out of your development experience. You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.

Show Notes:

S3E41 - Spring's Hidden Powers with Greg Turnquist

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 07:00:00 -0500

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter as they welcome Greg Turnquist, Senior Staff Technical Content Engineer at CockroachDB and former Spring Data JPA lead. In this episode, dive deep into Spring's powerful yet often overlooked features for building high-performance, highly available systems. Greg shares expert insights on combining JdbcTemplate, Spring Retry, and transaction management, demonstrating why Spring Boot's balance of convenience and power makes it a lasting force in enterprise development. You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.

Show Notes

S3E40 - Spring Boot 3.4 Release Party

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 14:32:58 -0500

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for the latest updates from the Spring Ecosystem. In this special release party episode, they welcome Phil Webb, co-creator of Spring Boot, to celebrate the launch of Spring Boot 3.4.0! Discover the exciting new features and improvements in this milestone release, including enhanced observability, performance optimizations, and expanded support for modern Java. Don’t miss it!

Show Notes

S3E38 - Testcontainers with Oleg Šelajev

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 07:00:00 -0500

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for the latest updates from the Spring Ecosystem. In this episode, they welcome Oleg Šelajev, Developer Advocate for Testcontainers, to explore the powerful world of integration testing. Learn how Testcontainers revolutionizes testing workflows in Spring Boot applications, discover advanced features you might have missed, and get insights into best practices for local development. Whether you're new to Testcontainers or an experienced user, this episode offers valuable insights into making your integration tests more reliable and efficient. You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.

Show Notes

S3E37 - Spring GraphQL with Rossen Stoyanchev & Brian Cozel

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 07:00:00 -0500

Join Dan Vega as he explores Spring for GraphQL with special guests Brian Clozel and Rossen Stoyanchev from the Spring team. In this deep-dive episode, the experts discuss the evolution of Spring for GraphQL, its relationship with GraphQL Java, and how it compares to Netflix's DGS framework. Learn about GraphQL Federation, handling N+1 problems with batch loading, and when to choose GraphQL over REST. The conversation covers practical insights on error handling, security considerations, and the future roadmap of Spring for GraphQL.

Show Notes:
* Origins of Spring for GraphQL and collaboration with GraphQL Java
* Use cases for choosing GraphQL in enterprise applications
* Federation support and microservices architecture
* Batch loading and handling N+1 problems
* Error handling in GraphQL vs REST
* Spring for GraphQL and Netflix DGS framework integration
* Future roadmap with Spring Framework 7
* Tips for getting started with Spring for GraphQL

Join the live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.

S3E36 - Building Awesome Spring AI with Mark Pollack

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 07:00:00 -0400

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for an exciting collaborative episode featuring Spring AI project lead Mark Pollack. Watch live as they kickstart "Awesome Spring AI," a community-driven collection of essential resources for Spring AI developers. Learn about the latest tools, tutorials, and best practices while contributing to this valuable knowledge base. Whether you're new to Spring AI or an experienced developer, don't miss this opportunity to help shape this important resource for the Spring community.

Show Notes

Mark Pollack LinkedIn
Awesome Spring AI Repo
Chat Model Comparison
Spring Initializr (New Starters)
- Anthropic
- Document Readers

S3E35 - Mastering Spring: Continuous Learning with Amigoscode

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 07:00:00 -0400

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter as they welcome Nelson Djalo, founder of Amigoscode, to discuss the art of continuous learning and teaching Spring. In this episode, the hosts explore Nelson's journey from software engineer to influential educator, diving into his unique approach to teaching Spring and DevOps. Discover valuable insights on staying current in the fast-paced world of software development, and learn how Nelson's platform is helping millions break into tech.

Show Notes

S3E34 - Spring Cloud Data Flow with Corneil du Plessis

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 07:00:00 -0400

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for the latest updates from the Spring Ecosystem. In this episode, Dan and DaShaun are joined by Spring Cloud engineer and Spring Cloud Data Flow expert, Corneil du Plessis. Spring Cloud Data Flow is a powerful platform for data workflows. You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.

Show Notes

S3E33 - Spring Cloud Oracle

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 07:00:00 -0400

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for the latest updates from the Spring Ecosystem. In this episode, Dan and DaShaun are joined by Mark Nelson and Anders Swanson from Oracle to discuss Spring Cloud Oracle. At the end of this episode, you will understand how Spring Cloud Oracle simplifies integration with Oracle Database and OCI services, including UCP, vector databases, and more. You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.

Show Notes:

Introduction to Spring Cloud Oracle and its purpose
Overview of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) free tier
Discussion on Universal Connection Pool (UCP) vs HikariCP
Oracle's vector database support and Spring AI integration
Oracle's in-database message broker and Spring Cloud Stream binder
Virtual threads support in Java 21
Server-side connection pooling for microservices
JSON collections and relational duality views in Oracle Database
Observability features in OCI
Upcoming OpenTelemetry support for distributed tracing
Spring CLI and project templates for Oracle Cloud
Test container support for Oracle Database
Upcoming open-rewrite recipes for HikariCP to UCP migration

Resources:

Oracle Cloud free tier: https://www.oracle.com/cloud/free/
Spring Cloud Oracle GitHub: https://github.com/oracle/spring-cloud-oracle

Key Takeaways:

Spring Cloud Oracle simplifies integration between Spring applications and Oracle Database/OCI services
Oracle offers a generous free tier for developers to explore and test OCI services
Upcoming features include improved observability, distributed tracing, and migration tools

S3E32 - Streaming Data with Chris Bono

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 07:00:00 -0400

In this episode of Spring Office Hours, hosts Dan Vega and DeShaun Carter interview Chris Bono, a Spring team member who works on Spring Cloud Dataflow and Spring Pulsar. They discuss streaming data, comparing Apache Kafka and Apache Pulsar, and explore the features and use cases of Spring Cloud Stream applications. Chris provides insights into the architecture of streaming applications, explains key concepts, and highlights the benefits of using Spring's abstraction layers for working with messaging systems.

Show Notes:

Introduction to Chris Bono and his work on Spring Cloud Dataflow and Spring Pulsar
Comparison between Apache Kafka and Apache Pulsar
Overview of Spring Cloud Stream and its binders
Explanation of source, processor, and sink concepts in streaming applications
Introduction to Spring Cloud Stream Applications project
Discussion on Change Data Capture (CDC) and its importance in streaming
Exploration of various sources, processors, and sinks available in Spring Cloud Stream Applications
Mention of KEDA (Kubernetes Event-driven Autoscaling) and its potential use with Spring Cloud applications
Upcoming features in Spring Pulsar 1.2 release
Importance of community feedback and using GitHub discussions for feature requests and issue reporting

The podcast provides a comprehensive overview of streaming data concepts and how Spring projects can be used to build efficient streaming applications.

S3E31 - Buildpacks with Anthony Dahanne

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 12:15:31 -0400

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for the latest updates from the Spring Ecosystem. In this episode, Dan and DaShaun are joined by Montreal JUG organizer and buildpack expert, Anthony Dahanne. At the end of this episode, you will understand why “Friends don’t let friends use Dockerfile.” You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.

Show Notes

S3E30 - JDK 23 Release Party 🎉🎈🥳

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 22:20:16 -0400

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for the latest updates from the Spring Ecosystem. In this episode, Dan and DaShaun will talk about the newly released JDK 23. The guys sit down with special guest Billy Korando, a Java Developer Advocate at Oracle. You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.

Show Notes

S3E29 - SpringOne at Explore 2024 Recap

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 07:00:00 -0400

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for the latest updates from the Spring Ecosystem. In this episode, Dan and DaShaun will recap SpringOne at Explore 2024. We will talk about all of the sessions we were involved in including the Spring Spotlight and discuss some of the sessions we attended. You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.

Show Notes

S3E28 - SpringOne at Explore 2024 Preview

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0400

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for the latest updates from the Spring Ecosystem. In this episode, Dan and DaShaun will preview SpringOne at Explore 2024. We will talk about all of the sessions we are involved in including the Spring Spotlight and preview some of the sessions we are most looking forward to attending. You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.

Show Notes

S3E27 - Getting Started with Ollama in Spring

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0400

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for the latest updates from the Spring Ecosystem. In this episode, Dan and DaShaun will discuss Ollama, an open-source library system designed for managing digital libraries with customizable metadata and advanced search capabilities. They will explain how to get started with Ollama to run models locally and how to use it in Spring. You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.

Show Notes

S3E26 - Pro Spring Boot 3

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 09:16:19 -0400

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for the latest updates from the Spring Ecosystem. In this episode, Dan and DaShaun are joined by special guest Felipe Gutierrez, author of the new book "Pro Spring Boot 3." We will talk to Felipe about his career, the book, and everything Spring Boot 3. You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.

Show Notes

S3E25 - Zero to Spring Boot

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 08:07:42 -0400

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for the latest updates from the Spring Ecosystem. In this episode, Dan and DaShaun want to help you get started with Spring Boot. We will take you from zero to hero by guiding you through setting up your new laptop and publishing your first "Hello World" application to production. You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.

Show Notes

S3E24 - Live from KCDC!

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0400

Join Dan Vega and DaShuan Carter for the latest updates from the Spring Ecosystem. In this episode Dan and DaShaun are on the road and live from KCDC! Tune in to hear what we are hearing from speakers and attendees at one of our favorite conferences. You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.

S3E23 - JDK & Kotlin with Pasha Finkelshteyn

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0400

Join Dan Vega and DaShuan Carter for the latest updates from the Spring Ecosystem. In this episode Dan & DaShaun are joined by special guest Pasha Finkelshteyn, who was a Developer Advocate for JetBrains and is currently doing the same at BellSoft. Pasha has spent a lot of his career on the JVM and is a big advocate of Spring. We will talk to Pasha about his career, JDKs and Kotlin. You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.

Show Notes

S3E22 - What's new in Spring AI 1.0.0 M1

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Sun, 16 Jun 2024 20:41:38 -0400

Join Dan Vega and DaShuan Carter for the latest updates from the Spring Ecosystem. In this episode Dan & DaShaun as they discuss what’s new in Spring AI 1.0.0 M1. It’s been a long road to 1.0 with many thoughtful API changes and a huge list of features. We are going to discuss what’s changed, what’s new and what’s coming in Spring AI as we march towards 1.0 GA. You can participate in our live stream to ask questions, or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.

Show Notes

S3E21 - State of Spring Survey Results

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 13:09:24 -0400

Join Dan Vega and DaShuan Carter for the latest updates from the Spring Ecosystem. In this episode Dan & DaShaun wrap up the Spring I/O conference and discuss the results of the State of Spring Survey. Find out what was announced at Spring I/O and hear about some of the amazing sessions that happened at the conference. You can participate in our live stream to ask questions, or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.

Show Notes

S3E20 - Live from Spring I/O 2024

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Sun, 02 Jun 2024 13:08:08 -0400

Join Dan Vega and DaShuan Carter for the latest updates from the Spring Ecosystem. In this episode, we are live from Spring I/O to talk all about this amazing conference and the sessions we attended. This conference is one of the best Spring conferences around and we are excited to tell you all about it. You can participate in our live stream to ask questions, or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.

S3E19 - What's new in Observability

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Tue, 21 May 2024 07:00:00 -0400

Join Dan Vega and DaShuan Carter for the latest updates from the Spring Ecosystem. In this episode, Dan is joined by special guests Tommy Ludwig and Jonatan Ivanov. They will discuss their upcoming talk at Spring I/O titled "Micrometer Mastery: Unleash advanced observability in your JVM apps". They will also discuss some of the new observability features in the upcoming Spring Boot 3.3. You can participate in our live stream to ask questions, or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.

Show Notes

S3E18 - Countdown to Spring I/O

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Thu, 16 May 2024 08:39:38 -0400

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for the latest updates from the Spring Ecosystem. This week, we dive deep into the highly anticipated Spring I/O conference with none other than Sergi Almar, the mastermind behind the event. Participate in our live stream to ask questions, or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.

Show Notes

Spring I/O

S3E17 - Spring Security Architecture Principals

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Tue, 07 May 2024 07:00:00 -0400

Join Dan Vega and DaShuan Carter for the latest updates from the Spring Ecosystem. In this episode we are joined by a special guest, Daniel Garnier-Moiroux, a Senior Software Engineer at Broadcom. We will discuss his upcoming talk at Spring I/O on Spring Security Architecture Principals. Learn more about how to get started with Spring Security. Participate in our live stream to ask questions, or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.

Show Notes

S3E16 - Spring AI & Google Gemini

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0400

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for the latest updates from the Spring Ecosystem. In this episode, our special guest is Dan Dobrin, an Application Architect at Google. We will explore the integration of Spring AI with Google Gemini. Learn more about Gemini and why it could be your go-to for building your next intelligent Spring application. Participate in our live stream to ask questions, or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.

Show Notes

S3E15 - Modern frontends with htmx

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0400

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for the latest updates from the Spring Ecosystem. In this episode we sit down with special guest Wim Deblauwe who is the author of Modern Frontends with HTMX. This book focuses on using htmx with Spring Boot and Thymeleaf to build dynamic interactive web applications. This will be a great introduction for anyone curious about what htmx is and how to get started with it in Spring. Join our live stream to get your questions answered, or watch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.

Show Notes

S3E14 - Spring Boot Frontends

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0400

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for the latest updates from the Spring Ecosystem. This episode explores the evolving landscape of frontend development with Spring. Join us as we discuss Vaadin and Hilla, uncovering their capabilities and how they seamlessly integrate with Spring Boot applications. We'll also discuss popular template engines like Mustache and Thymeleaf, exploring their strengths and best practices for implementation. Additionally, HTMX is rapidly gaining traction and revolutionizing the frontend scene. Join our live stream to get your questions answered, or watch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.

Show Notes

S3E13 - Conferences

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 10:03:20 -0400

Join host DaShaun Carter for an episode dedicated to the latest updates and insights from the Spring ecosystem's conference circuit. With DevNexus happening this week and SpringOne's CFP now open, there's plenty to discuss and anticipate.

As we gear up for the upcoming Spring IO conference, special guest Ina Bumstein will be joining us to share her firsthand experiences and key takeaways. Whether you're looking to stay informed on industry trends or seeking inspiration for your next project, this episode promises valuable insights and engaging discussions.

Tune in live to have your questions answered or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with fellow developers and stay ahead of the curve with Spring Office Hours!

Spring Office Hours: S3E12 - The last episode of Spring Office Hours 😉

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0400

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for the latest updates from the Spring Ecosystem. This episode will be the final installment of Spring Office Hours. In it, we'll answer your questions. So, come hang out with us one last time.

This was not our last show, it was April Fools today and we thought we would have a little fun. We used this episode to answer questions and chat with our community.

Show Notes

- Spring Into AI
- SpringOne Call For Papers (CFP)

If you want to ask us a question and have us answer it on the show live please use our Q&A discussion over on GitHub.

Spring Office Hours: S3E11 - Spring Boot 3.3 & Java 22 First Look

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -0400

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for the latest updates from the Spring ecosystem. In this episode, we'll preview what's on the horizon for Spring Boot 3.3. With the recent release of Java 22, we'll discuss the new features. Support for Java 22 is now available on the Spring Initializr, allowing you to incorporate it into your projects immediately. Tune into our live stream to have your questions answered, or catch the replay later on your favorite podcast platform.

Show Notes

Spring Office Hours: S3E10 - Batch Processing with Spring

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Tue, 19 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -0400

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for the latest updates from the Spring ecosystem. In this episode we discuss batch processing with Spring Batch and Spring Cloud Task. We will discuss the workloads that require transaction management, retry workflows and comprehensive monitoring. Learn how batch processing is different from the always-on services and event-triggered functions that dominate much of our discussions. Leave with best practices, tips, and strategies to streamline your data processing tasks. Join our live stream to get your questions answered, or watch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.

Show Notes

Spring Office Hours: S3E9 - Pull requests are welcomed!

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -0400

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for the latest updates from the Spring Ecosystem. In this episode, we’re uncovering fresh repositories and invaluable resources that have just landed for the Spring Office Hours community. We will also address one of the most popular questions: how do you kickstart your journey in contributing to Open Source Software? Join our live stream to get your questions answered, or watch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.

Show Notes

GitHub Repositories

Spring Office Hours: S3E8 - Resources for learning Spring

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Tue, 05 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -0500

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for the latest updates from the Spring Ecosystem. This episode discusses various resources for learning Spring. We'll highlight our favorite resources and gather contributions from the audience to create the ultimate Spring learning guide. Join our live stream to get your questions answered, or watch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.

Spring Office Hours: S3E7 - Spring AI

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 07:00:00 -0500

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter as they bring you the latest updates from the Spring Ecosystem. In this episode, we’ll discuss Spring AI and some of the features that are included with the recent 0.8.0 release, with special guest Craig Walls. Craig Walls is the author of Spring in Action and Spring Boot in Action.

Spring Office Hours: S3E6 - Spring Boot Testing with Phillip Riecks

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 08:42:52 -0500

Join Dan Vega and special guest Phillip Riecks as they dive into testing your Spring Boot Applications. This episode will highlight the utilities that Spring Boot provides, what you should be testing, and when to write different types of tests. Tune into our live stream to have your questions answered or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.

Spring Office Hours: S3E5 - Distributed Applications with Spring Cloud

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 07:00:00 -0500

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter as they bring you the latest updates from the Spring Ecosystem. In this episode, we’ll take a look at how Spring Cloud provides tools for developers to quickly build some of the common patterns in distributed systems such as configuration management, service discovery and more. Please bring any frequent issues you encounter in your work and we can address those as well.

Spring Office Hours S3E4 - Common Spring Developer Mistakes

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 07:00:00 -0500

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter as they bring you the latest updates from the Spring Ecosystem. In this episode, we'll examine common mistakes that Spring developers make while building applications. We'll present a problem and discuss possible improvements. Please bring any frequent issues you encounter in your work and we can address those as well.

Spring Office Hours S3E3: Spring Data JPA vs JDBC vs REST

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 07:00:00 -0500

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter as they bring you the latest updates from the Spring Ecosystem. Are you interested in learning more about Spring Data? What’s the difference between Spring Data JPA, JDBC and REST? When should you reach for one over the other. In this episode of Spring Office Hours we will answer those questions and more.

Spring Office Hours: S3E2 - Developer Advocates

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 07:00:00 -0500

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter as they bring you the latest updates from the Spring Ecosystem. Are you passionate about technology and love engaging with communities or peers? Ever wondered how you could turn these interests into a fulfilling career or utilize them within your current organization? Look no further! In this episode, we'll demystify Developer Advocacy, a role that sits at the intersection of technology, community engagement, and education.

Spring Office Hours: S3E1 - Spring Into The New Year

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 19:40:16 -0500

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter as they bring you the latest updates from the Spring Ecosystem. In this episode, we recap Season 2 and discuss the highlights of 2023. Tune in to our live stream to have your questions answered or listen to the replay on your preferred podcast platform.

Spring Office Hours: Season 2 Finale

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 11:14:04 -0500

Spring Office Hours Episode 60 - Vaadin with Lawrence Lockhart

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 08:00:00 -0500

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter as they keep you up to date with everything happening in the Spring Ecosystem. In this episode, we talk with Lawrence Lockhart, a Developer Advocate at Vaadin, about Hilla and Vaadin. Join our live stream to get your questions answered or listen to the replay wherever you get your podcasts from.

Spring Office Hours: Episode 59 - HTTP Interfaces with Olga & Rossen

Dan Vega — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 10:18:47 -0500

Join Dan Vega as he keeps you up to date with everything happening in the Spring Ecosystem. In this episode, I talk with Olga Maciaszek-Sharma & Rossen Stoyanchev from the Spring team about HTTP Interfaces.

Spring Office Hours: Episode 58 - Spring Boot 3.2

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 11:46:20 -0500

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter as they keep you up to date with everything happening in the Spring Ecosystem. In this episode, we take a look at the brand new Spring Boot 3.2 release. We will spend some time walking through the release notes and discussing what has changed, along with all of the new features in this exciting release. Join our live stream to get your questions answered or listen to the replay wherever you get your podcasts from.

Spring Office Hours: Episode 57 - Spring Academy

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 21:25:47 -0500

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter as they keep you up to date with everything happening in the Spring Ecosystem. In this episode, we take a look at Spring Academy. It is an online learning platform where you can learn from the experts and build like a boss. Spring Academy offers on-demand education, developed and curated by the world's foremost experts in Spring. Join our live stream to get your questions answered or listen to the replay wherever you get your podcasts from.

Spring Academy
https://spring.academy/

Spring Office Hours: Episode 56 - Spooky Spring

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 08:38:16 -0400

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter as they explore what’s new in the world of Spring. This is your chance to stay connected to what’s happening with the Spring Framework, related projects, and the community. During this live show, Dan and DaShaun will review celebrate Halloween by discussing scary stories involving Spring. Bring your stories and as always, bring your questions!

Spring Office Hours: Episode 55 - Spring Modulith with Oliver Drotbohm

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 10:13:01 -0400

Join Dan Veg and DaShaun Carter as they are joined by special guest Oliver Drotbohm. Oliver is the lead of the Spring Modulith project, among other things. Spring Modulith enables developers to build well-structured Spring Boot applications and provides guidance on finding and working with application modules based on the domain.

This is your chance to stay connected to what’s happening with the Spring Framework, related projects, and the community. During this live show, Dan and DaShaun will review the current news, demo a Spring-related project they find interesting, and answer any questions you might have.

Spring Office Hours: Episode 54 - Testing your Spring Boot Applications

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 09:44:53 -0400

Join Dan Veg and DaShaun Carter as they discuss testing your Spring Boot applications. With Spring Boot, batteries are included, and you are set up for success when it comes to testing out of the box. In this episode, we will discuss what is included, so you know when to reach for the correct tool.

This is your chance to stay connected to what's happening with the Spring Framework, related projects, and the community. During this live show, Dan and DaShaun will review the current news, demo a Spring-related project they find interesting, and answer any questions you might have.

Spring Office Hours: Episode 53 - Structuring your Spring Boot Applications

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 12:07:18 -0400

Join Dan Vega and special guest Ted Young as we discuss how to structure your Spring Boot applications. In this episode, we will explore various options for organizing your code, such as package by layer, package by feature, onion architecture, and hexagonal architecture. Join us live and don't forget to bring your questions!

Spring Office Hours Episode 52 - Java 21

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 21:47:52 -0400

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter as they explore what’s new in the world of Spring. This is your chance to stay connected to what’s happening with the Spring Framework, related projects, and the community. During this live show, Dan and DaShaun will review the current news, demo a Spring related project they find interesting and answer any questions you might have. In this episode we will celebrate the release of Java 21.

Spring Office Hours Episode 51 - Spring CLI & Spring AI

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 09:23:15 -0400

Join DaShaun Carter and special guest Mark Pollack as they explore whats new in the world of Spring. This is your chance to stay connected to what’s happening with the Spring Framework, related projects, the community, and get your questions answered. In this episode we will discuss two exciting new projects Spring CLI and Spring AI.

Spring Office Hours: Episode 50 - SpringOne 2023 Recap

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 16:40:52 -0400

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter as they explore what's new in the world of Spring. This is your chance to stay connected to the latest developments in the Spring Framework, related projects, and the community.

In this episode, Dan and DaShaun will recap SpringOne 2023. Tune in to hear about all the announcements and events that took place behind the scenes at our flagship conference.

Spring Office Hours: Episode 48 - How to learn Spring

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Sat, 19 Aug 2023 13:36:33 -0400

Join Dan Vega and special guest Ken Kousen as they discuss how to learn Spring. In this episode, we sit down with Java Champion, teacher, and all-around great guy Ken Kousen. This is your chance to stay connected to what's happening with the Spring Framework, related projects, and the community.

Spring Office Hours: Episode 47 - Frontend Options

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 07:18:37 -0400

Join DaShaun Carter and special guest Thomas Schuhly as they explore what's new in the world of Spring. This is your chance to stay connected to what's happening with the Spring Framework, related projects and the community. In this episode we will look at frontend options to use with Spring Boot and talk about a cool new project from Thomas!

Spring Office Hours Episode 46 - Why Spring Boot?

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 16:05:47 -0400

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter as they explore what’s new in the world of Spring. This is your chance to stay connected to what’s happening with the Spring Framework, related projects, and the community. During this live show, Dan and DaShaun will review the current news, demo a Spring related project they find interesting and answer any questions you might have.

Spring Office Hours: Episode 45 - What's new in Spring

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 15:01:45 -0400

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter with special guests Spencer Gibb, as they explore what’s new in the world of Spring. This is your chance to stay connected to what’s happening with the Spring Framework, related projects, and the community. In this episode we will look at Spring Cloud Gateway, and answer any questions you might have.

Spring Office Hours: Episode 44 - Spring Cloud Gateway

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 08:37:59 -0400

Spring Office Hours - Episode 43 - Scale To Zero

DaShaun Carter — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 09:31:39 -0400

Spring Office Hours: Episode 42 - Virtual Threads

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 20:09:09 -0400

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter as they explore what’s new in the world of Spring. This is your chance to stay connected to what’s happening with the Spring Framework, related projects, and the community. In this episode we will take a look at Virtual Threads in Spring and answer any questions you might have.Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter as they explore what’s new in the world of Spring. This is your chance to stay connected to what’s happening with the Spring Framework, related projects, and the community. In this episode we will take a look at Virtual Threads in Spring and answer any questions you might have.

Spring Office Hours: Episode 41 - From Monolith to Microservices w Nate Schutta

Dan Vega & Nate Schutta — Wed, 31 May 2023 06:21:58 -0400

Spring Office Hours: Episode 40 - Spring Boot 3.1 Release

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Wed, 24 May 2023 11:07:03 -0400

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter as they explore what’s new in the world of Spring. In this episode they will go through the release notes for Spring Boot 3.1. This is your chance to learn what's changed, what's new and noteworthy and ask any questions you have related to Spring.

Spring Office Hours: Episode 39 - Spring for GraphQL

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Mon, 15 May 2023 20:29:22 -0400

Join hosts Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter as they explore the exciting world of Spring in the latest episode of "Spring Office Hours." Discover how to integrate GraphQL into your Spring applications using Spring for GraphQL. From the basics of GraphQL to the latest updates, gain valuable insights and learn how to build efficient GraphQL APIs in Spring. Tune in to stay up to date with the cutting-edge advancements in Spring development.

Spring Office Hours: Episode 38 - Spring Session

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Tue, 02 May 2023 22:00:10 -0400

Spring Office Hours: Episode 37 - Spring Boot 3.1 First Look

Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 21:18:35 -0400

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter as they explore what’s new in the world of Spring. In this episode, join Dan and DaShaun as they explore the recently released Spring Boot 3.1.