A Bootiful Podcast

Hi, Spring fans! In this installment we talk to the amazing Spring Cloud contributor Ryan Baxter, live from SpringOne 2025!

Join Ronald Dehuysser, the innovative founder of JobRunr, as he dives into the latest advancements of version 8 of his distributed job scheduler. Discover how JobRunr is addressing environmental sustainability with its Carbon-Aware innovations, optimizing task scheduling during low carbon intensity times. Ronald also shares insights on the evolution of his platform, the importance of relationships in managing software development challenges, and teases exciting features aimed at enhancing user efficiency and development experience.

In this chat, Andrey Belyaev, a Product Manager at JetBrains focusing on IntelliJ IDEA, shares exciting updates about Spring support. He discusses the innovative Spring Debugger and the new features in IntelliJ IDEA, emphasizing their competitive advantages. The conversation also highlights advancements in nullability annotations and how they enhance code quality. Andrey explores the significance of collaborative development tools and user feedback, all while engaging the audience with insights on enhancing the debugging experience and future community interactions.

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.