A Bootiful Podcast

Oliver Drotbohm, an architecture guru and the founder of Spring Modulith, dives into the exciting features of Spring Modulith 2.0. He discusses the significance of maintaining clean architecture and mastering state management in event-driven applications. The conversation also highlights the complexities of enterprise integration patterns and the benefits of using modularity to simplify API adaptations. Drotbohm shares insights on enhancing event handling and ensures compatibility with older data schemas, making the upgrade process seamless for developers.

Andrew Lombardi, co-author of _Beginning Spring AI_ and founder of Mystic Coders, shares insights on the upcoming Spring AI 1.1 release and the importance of documentation in tech. The conversation humorously reflects on programming evolution, covering experiences with various languages and nostalgic tales from their friendship. They also dive into the challenges of deployment, the impact of new technology like Apple's M4 Air, and the chaos anticipated at the upcoming Spring One conference, all while sharing light-hearted takes on pandemic travel disruptions.

In this engaging conversation with Rob Winch, the Spring Security lead for over a decade, listeners dive into the exciting new features of Spring Security 7.0 set for release in November 2025. Rob discusses the evolution from XML to Java configuration, making security smoother for developers. Highlights include token management enhancements, the integration of nullability standards, and advancements in user authentication like passkeys and multi-factor authentication. The conversation is light-hearted yet informative, blending technical insights with community enthusiasm for upcoming innovations.

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.