A Bootiful Podcast

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hi, Spring fans! In today's installment, I talk to Spring legend Glenn Renfro.

Hi, Spring fans! In this installment we talk to Java and distributed database ninja Denis Magda about his new book, "Just Use Postgres!", which looks at how to wield Postgres for a variety of use cases that an application developer should know.

Hi, Spring and HTML fans! Today I talk to hypermedia enjoyer Carson Gross, creator of the ever popular HTMX library which eschews a ton of the complexity associated with building client side applications.

Billy Korando, a Java developer advocate at Oracle, dives into the dynamic world of Java. He expresses excitement for JavaOne 2025 and shares insights on the evolution of Java 24 and its new features. The conversation highlights upcoming advancements in the Java ecosystem, including performance enhancements and a unique bug for Apple Silicon Macs. They also touch on the importance of comfortable workspaces and community engagement through resources like a dedicated YouTube channel, making Java more accessible for developers.