Spring Office Hours S5E01 - 2026 Predictions and New Year Kickoff π
Jan 6, 2026
The hosts dive into their bold predictions for 2026, highlighting the upcoming Spring Framework 7 and Spring Boot 4. They discuss the rapid growth of AI in development workflows and how tools like LLMs will revolutionize programming. Upcoming trends in Java adoption and Project Valhalla's impact on performance are explored. The conversation also touches on the need for better benchmarks for AI models and the future of hiring in tech. Listeners can expect a focus on practical AI workflows and the evolving landscape of software development.
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Season 5 Kickoff And Holiday Stories
- Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter open Season 5 with New Year reflections and shoutouts to live viewers.
- They riff about vacations and family watching the show to set a friendly tone.
Make Systems Your Superpower
- Set systems and consistency as your main goal to reach long-term targets like growth or content milestones.
- Automate repeated tasks so you can reliably scale output without burning out.
Book Giveaways And Conference Plans
- Dan shares book giveaway plans and travel stops like Codemash and Confu for signed copies.
- DaShaun jokes he wants an autographed copy and expects to get one at DevNexus.