Spring creator and cofounder, Dr. Rod Johnson

Dr. Rod Johnson, an entrepreneur and AI researcher, shares insights on his journey creating Spring while reminiscing about his programming evolution from C++ to Java. He emphasizes the importance of community collaboration in developing frameworks and discusses the role of music as a creative outlet during high-pressure times. Dr. Mark Pollack, founder of Spring AI, joins him to explore AI's integration in coding practices and business, highlighting the benefits of GraphQL over REST APIs and the transformative potential of AI in software development.