

A Bootiful Podcast
Josh Long
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.
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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.

Feb 6, 2025 • 59min
”Just Use Postgres!” author Denis Magda
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.

Jan 30, 2025 • 1h 17min
HTMX creator Carson Gross
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.

Jan 30, 2025 • 49min
Java Developer Advocate Billy Korando on JavaOne 2025, Java 24, and so much more
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.

Jan 16, 2025 • 53min
Apache Causeway’s Dan Haywood
Hi, Spring fans! In this installment I talk to the legendary Dan Haywood, contributor to the Apache Causeway project.

Jan 9, 2025 • 59min
Dr. Dave Syer on the new and nifty Spring gRPC project
Hi, Spring fans! In this installment I talk to the good and the great Dr. Dave Syer about the (experimental!) new Spring gRPC project!

Jan 2, 2025 • 46min
Australian tech legend Dez Blanchfield
In this engaging conversation, Dez Blanchfield, a legendary technologist with extensive experience in the tech industry, dives into his journey from aspiring pilot to a pivotal figure in tech. He shares humorous stories about Australia's vibrant culture and innovative tech scene, alongside reflections on the early days of the internet. Dez also discusses the evolution of business cards and the importance of community in open source projects, highlighting the balance between personal fulfillment and career success in technology.