A Bootiful Podcast

José Paumard, a renowned Java developer advocate and professor at the University of Paris 13, dives into the exciting world of Java and its latest updates. He shares insights on the Java 25 release, highlighting user-friendly features and performance optimization strategies. The discussion also covers the advancements in Java's concurrency model, emphasizing structured concurrency and virtual threads. Furthermore, Paumard offers a peek into his academic journey and the vibrant culture of Paris, enriching the conversation with personal anecdotes and engaging listener experiences.

Join Tasha Isenberg, who leads the developer advocacy team at SpringOne, and Jason Konicki, a longtime Spring veteran, as they celebrate milestones and share exciting news about SpringOne 2025. They discuss new innovations like Spring Framework 7 and Spring Boot 4, emphasizing the importance of in-person connections. With playful banter about upcoming celebrations in Las Vegas, they reflect on the evolution of the Spring community and highlight the significance of feedback in their journey. Prepare for insights, laughter, and a dash of nostalgia!

Hi, Spring fans! In this edition, I had the pleasure of chatting with the brilliant Arjen Poutsma, our go-to API oracle. If you’re curious about his fantastic insights, thoughts, and consultancy services, be sure to check out: https://poutsma-principles.com

Heinz Kabutz, a renowned Java Champion and author of the Java Specialists newsletter, brings his expertise to the conversation. He shares essential best practices for mastering Java concurrency, emphasizing the use of established classes to prevent bugs. The discussion highlights key concurrent data structures and the historical thought behind Java's concurrency evolution. Heinz also reflects on the global reach of his newsletter, showcasing the diverse community of Java developers and the continuous learning that drives the ecosystem forward.

Hi, Spring, cloud native, and AI fans! In this installment, I had the opportunity to briefly sit down and talk with DevOps and AI luminary Patrick Debois, from the amazing Devoxx UK 2025 show.

In this discussion, Tommy Ludwig, the Micrometer.io lead, shares invaluable insights into observability in the Spring ecosystem. He elaborates on the integration of metrics and distributed tracing, focusing on how Micrometer enhances Spring Boot applications. The conversation meanders through exciting new features in Java 25 and the significance of the Observation API. Ludwig also addresses the challenges of observability in an AI-driven landscape, emphasizing the need for performance-centric testing to prevent errors and optimize API calls.

Join Daniel Garnier-Moiroux, a key player on the Spring Security team, as he discusses the cutting-edge world of security, AI, and more. He dives into mastering Spring Security with SAML integration and innovative out-of-band token applications for secure messaging. The MCP project is highlighted for empowering large language models with real-time API access. Garnier-Moiroux also explores OAuth's role in cloud security, the rapid evolution of AI technologies, and the importance of efficient software testing practices in development.

Join Aleksey Stukalov, Lead of IntelliJ IDEA at JetBrains, as he dives into exciting developments in software engineering. He shares insights on the latest JetBrains tools, the upcoming IntelliJ conference, and the role of AI assistants like Juni in enhancing coding workflows. Stukalov discusses privacy concerns with real-time code processing and showcases advancements in Kotlin, including new features for IntelliJ IDEA. Expect amusing anecdotes about tech challenges and a deep appreciation for community-driven software improvements.

Victor Rentea, a Java community legend known for his insights on REST API design and functional programming, shares his wealth of knowledge. He delves into the intricacies of REST architecture and the challenges of transitioning to reactive programming. Performance optimization in Java is also discussed, highlighting the balance between traditional and innovative coding practices. Victor recounts his adventures at European tech events, celebrating the vibrant connections within the programming community.

In this engaging conversation, Sergi Almar, founder of Spring IO and an influential figure in the Spring community since 2005, shares insights on Spring IO 2025. He discusses the excitement surrounding the transition of the conference to Barcelona and record-breaking registrations. The evolution of application security and new development tools is highlighted, along with the innovative integration of WebAssembly with Java. Almar emphasizes community engagement, the importance of reconnecting with peers, and fostering connections among developers.