Spring Office Hours

Discover the revolutionary Model Context Protocol (MCP) and its huge impact on Java and Spring developers. The hosts discuss how MCP simplifies AI integration, highlighting its official Java SDK. Trends in AI applications, from chatbots to security in fintech, are explored. Learn about enhancing developer productivity with advanced security features and intuitive interfaces. Plus, hear about unique ways to leverage presentations for professional growth and the innovative future of MCP within the tech community.

Billy Korando, a Java Developer Advocate at Oracle and co-organizer of the Kansas City Java Users Group, joins the conversation to unpack the exciting features of JDK 24. He discusses unpinned synchronized virtual threads and stream gatherers, emphasizing their potential to enhance performance. Korando also shares insights from JavaOne 2025, highlights the evolution of Project Amber, and provides tips for testing early access builds. His passion for community engagement shines as he encourages developers to stay updated and contribute to the Java ecosystem.

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for the latest updates from the Spring Ecosystem. In this episode, Dan and DaShaun are joined by Cora Iberkleid, Developer Advocate at Broadcom, to explore Spring Modulith and why you might want to implement it in your next project. Discover how Spring Modulith helps manage application complexity through modularization while maintaining the benefits of a monolithic deployment. You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.Show Notes: Spring ModulithCora on Twitter

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for an insightful discussion with Sharat Chander, Senior Director of Java Product Management & Developer Relations at Oracle. With JavaOne 2025 on the horizon and Java's 30th anniversary approaching, Sharat shares his vision for Java's future and reflects on his two-decade journey in shaping the Java community. From his pivotal role in JavaOne to leading developer relations initiatives, discover how Java continues to evolve and adapt to modern development needs. Get an exclusive preview of what to expect at JavaOne 2025 in Redwood Shores and learn about the exciting features coming in Java 24.Topics DiscussedJava's 30th AnniversaryJava will be celebrating 30 years on May 23, 2025Discussion about Java's longevity despite being "declared dead" multiple timesThe Java Platform and CommunityJava as both a technology platform and a community platformValue of bi-directional relationships in community buildingThe importance of user groups (nearly 370 Java user groups worldwide)Importance of reciprocity in community engagementThe OpenJDK community as a demonstration of collaborative developmentUpcoming ConferencesDevNexusHappening in just over two weeks (17 days from recording)Longest running and largest third-party Java conference in North AmericaRun by the Atlanta Java User GroupCelebrating nearly 20 yearsJavaOneMarch 18-20, 2025 at Oracle's campus in Redwood ShoresWill feature six parallel tracksMany Java team members will be present, including: Mark Reinhold (Java architect)Brian Gets (Java language architect)Paul Sandos (Java AI strategy)Ron Pressler (Project Loom)Special discount code for Java User Group members valid through March 10thJDK 24 ReleaseScheduled for March 18, 2025 (coinciding with first day of JavaOne)Will include numerous JEPs (JDK Enhancement Proposals)Discussion about the preview feature process and gathering community feedbackOther Java Resources MentionedEssential Resources MentionedOpenJDK Community: openjdk.orgWhere Java is createdLocation for long-term investment projects (Panama, Valhalla, Amber, Loom)Place to participate in Java developmentDev Java: dev.javaLearning portal for all things JavaTutorials and community informationJava playground for testing featuresInside Java: inside.javaAggregation of publications from the Java teamEasy discovery of content by author and topicJava YouTube Channel: youtube.com/JavaEducational Videos for learning JavaNotable Quotes"Community means bi-directional information sharing that you stay connected on for the long term." - Shar"For me, community is about taking care of each other." - Shar"One of my favorite words that doesn't get often used, but we need to make it more of our vernacular is reciprocity." - SharNext StepsFollow the Java team at upcoming conferencesCheck out JDK 24 release on March 18Explore early access builds for Java 25Get involved with your local Java User Group

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for their weekly dive into the Spring ecosystem. This episode features the latest Spring news, community updates, and a live Q&A session where the hosts address your burning questions about Spring development. Whether you're new to Spring or an experienced developer, tune in for insights and practical tips from the Spring community.Show Notes:Spring Release CalendarThis week in SpringOpen AI's o3-miniBuilding Effective Agents with Spring AIDeepSeek in Java & Spring 

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter as they explore Java development outside the Spring ecosystem. In this insightful episode, they'll demonstrate what Spring Boot provides out of the box and how these features compare to traditional Java development approaches. From project initialization and dependency management to database connectivity and AI integration, discover how Spring's conventions and starter dependencies streamline the development process. Learn about the productivity benefits of Spring Initializr, Spring Boot starters, and auto-configuration while appreciating the flexibility and control of both approaches.

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for an essential episode on Spring Security best practices. They welcome Steve Riesenberg from the Spring Security team, who brings his extensive expertise in OAuth and Spring Authorization Server. Steve shares practical recipes for solving common security challenges, offering invaluable insights for securing your Spring applications. Whether you're implementing OAuth, handling authentication, or managing authorization, this episode provides the solutions you need from one of Spring Security's core contributors. You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.Show Notes: Steve Riesenberg XSpring Security Documentation Spring Authorization Server Documentation 

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for the exciting Season 4 premiere of Spring Office Hours! In this special episode, your favorite Spring experts share their technology predictions for 2025, discuss anticipated developments in the Spring ecosystem, and explore upcoming trends in Java, cloud-native development, and AI integration.Start your year with insights into what's next for Spring and connect with the community as we kick off an exciting new season of Spring Office Hours. You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.Show Notes:JDK 24 Spring Framework 7Willow Quantum Computing Chip

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for a special end-of-year episode of Spring Office Hours. In this festive finale, the hosts reflect on the transformative year in the Spring ecosystem, including Spring Boot 3.2's groundbreaking features, Spring AI's emergence, and the impact of Java 21's virtual threads. They'll revisit their favorite Spring Office Hours moments, from in-depth technical deep dives to engaging guest conversations, and celebrate the incredible contributions from the Spring community throughout 2024.Show Notes:Spring Office Hours ArchivesJDK 22 Release NotesJDK 23 Release NotesSpring Boot 3.3.0 Release NotesSpring Boot 3.4.0 Release Notes

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter as they welcome Spring Security project lead Rob Winch for an in-depth look at Spring Security 6.4. In this episode, the team explores exciting new features including One-Time Token Login support, Passkeys integration, and significant improvements to OAuth 2.0 and SAML 2.0. Rob shares insights into important deprecation notices as Spring Security moves towards version 7, demonstrates new method security capabilities, and discusses the introduction of RestClient-based implementations. You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.Show Notes: What's new in Spring Security 6.4Rob Winch on BlueSky