
A Bootiful Podcast
I'm Josh Long (@starbuxman), a humble Spring developer advocate at @VMWare, and this is A Bootiful Podcast (@BootifulPodcast), a celebration of the real heroes that drive ecosystems.
Latest episodes

Apr 17, 2025 • 1h 10min
Jeff Genender on Apache, ActiveMQ, AI, the Java community, and more
Hi, Spring fans! In this episode I'm joined by well-known member of the Java community Jeff Genender, whose contributions to Apache over the decades have driven several key projects with which you're no doubt familiar.

Apr 10, 2025 • 1h 8min
Wiremock’s Lee Turner and Tom Akehurst
Hi, Spring fans! In this installment we talk to Wiremock's leaders Lee Turner and Tom Akehurst

Apr 4, 2025 • 49min
AWS Developer Advocate and industry legend James Ward
hi, Spring fans! In this installment I talk to AWS Developer Advocate and industry legend James Ward about AWS Bedrock, Amazon Cohere, Spring AI, MCP, and so much more!

Mar 27, 2025 • 49min
My friend Anthony Dahanne on Buildpacks, Production, Docker images, and more
In this engaging conversation, Anthony Dahanne, a key contributor to Java Buildpacks and the Spring team, dives deep into the evolution of Spring technologies. He shares insights on the revolutionary Model Context Protocol, enhancing service communication. The discussion also highlights the advantages of Buildpacks over Dockerfiles, showcasing how they simplify dependency management. Additionally, Anthony humorously recounts local weather mishaps and tastily compares building applications with GrowlVM versus traditional methods, emphasizing performance and compatibility.

Mar 20, 2025 • 1h 12min
Java Champion and legend Henri Tremblay
Henri Tremblay, a Java Champion and head of TS Imagine Canada, shares his extensive knowledge of Java programming and its evolution. He delves into the integration of AI technologies, tackling the complexities of modern applications. Tremblay discusses advancements in garbage collection methods and the performance benefits of value types. He also explores the balance between security and flexibility in Java development, highlighting upcoming features and the exciting future of the language. His passion for community and innovation in tech shines throughout the conversation.

Mar 13, 2025 • 1h 34min
Micrometer legend Jonatan Ivanov
Hi, Spring fans! In this installment we talk to one of the Willy Wonka's of observability, the amazing Jonatan Ivanov! This episode was recorded at ConFoo 2025.

Mar 7, 2025 • 33min
Johannes Bechberger, Java engineer at SAP
Hi, Spring fans! In this installment I talk to Johannes Bechberger, Java engineer working on profilers and their underlying technology in the SapMachine team at SAP. His work today comprises many open-source contributions and his blog, where he regularly writes on in-depth profiling and debugging topics. He also works on hello-ebpf, the first eBPF library for Java.

Feb 28, 2025 • 1h 23min
Spring Boot and Spring Initializr legend Moritz Halbritter
In this fun conversation, Moritz Halbritter, an engineer on the Spring Boot team, shares insights into the latest innovations in the Spring ecosystem. He dives into the exciting features of Spring Boot 3.2, discussing enhancements like AppCDS for faster startup times and the new nullable annotations in upcoming releases. The duo tackles the intricacies of Spring Initializr, simplifying project setup, and reflects on the challenges of integrating new technologies like GraalVM. With a sprinkle of humor, they also bond over relatable tech mishaps.

Feb 20, 2025 • 1h 4min
BellSoft’s Catherine Edelveis
Catherine Edelveis, a Developer Advocate at BellSoft, dives into the evolving world of Java and Spring. She discusses the innovative features of the Liberica JDK that simplify Java development and optimize for container deployments. Personal anecdotes add flavor as she shares her journey in tech, the importance of communication in software development, and the excitement surrounding Java 25's release. Catherine also reflects on the power of community engagement and offers insights into keeping current with the latest in software technology.

Feb 13, 2025 • 1h 6min
Spring Legend Glenn Renfro on Devnexus 2025, Cold brews, and More
Hi, Spring fans! In today's installment, I talk to Spring legend Glenn Renfro.
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