Spring Office Hours

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for a landmark episode of Spring Office Hours featuring a very special guest: Juergen Hoeller, co-founder of the Spring Framework and current project lead. As the primary architect behind the core framework for over two decades, Juergen offers an unparalleled perspective on the past, present, and future of the ecosystem. In this episode, we go straight to the source to discuss the technical vision driving Spring Framework 7 and beyond.  Juergen will share his insights on maintaining Spring's signature flexibility while meeting the rigorous demands of today’s high-scale, AI-integrated, and mission-critical applications. You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for an exploration of the modern Java landscape with James Ward, Principal Developer Advocate at AWS. In this episode, we bridge the gap between Spring Boot and the AWS cloud, diving into how developers can leverage Amazon Bedrock and Spring AI to build production-ready applications. James will share his "no-nonsense" take on building agentic systems, including a look at the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and how it allows Spring developers to connect AI agents to their internal data and services securely.  You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.Show Notes: DevNexushttps://jamesward.com James Ward on LinkedIn

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for the latest updates from the Spring Ecosystem. In this episode, Dan and DaShaun are joined by Spring AI team member Christian Tzolov to explore agentic patterns in Spring AI. Learn how to build AI applications that go beyond simple request-response interactions, leveraging autonomous agents that can reason, plan, and execute complex tasks. Christian will share insights on implementing these patterns effectively using Spring AI's latest features. You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.Show Notes: Christian Tzolov on LinkedInSpring AI Agentic Patterns Blog Postshttps://spring.io/blog/2026/01/13/spring-ai-generic-agent-skillshttps://spring.io/blog/2026/01/16/spring-ai-ask-user-question-toolhttps://spring.io/blog/2026/01/20/spring-ai-agentic-patterns-3-todowrite https://spring.io/blog/2026/01/27/spring-ai-agentic-patterns-4-task-subagentshttps://spring.io/blog/2026/01/29/spring-ai-agentic-patterns-a2a-integration

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for a foundational episode of Spring Office Hours dedicated to everyone starting their journey or looking to refine their setup in the Spring ecosystem. In this episode, "Getting Started with Spring," the guys strip away the complexity to look at the essentials every developer needs to succeed, from installing Java and switching between versions to choosing the right build tool between Maven and Gradle. They will also dive into the fundamental question of why we need Spring in the first place and the specific problems it solves for modern developers. You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for the latest updates from the Spring Ecosystem. In this episode, Dan and DaShaun open up the floor for a community-driven Q&A session. Bring your Spring questions whether it's about Spring Boot, Spring AI, testing strategies, or anything else on your mind. No set agenda, just good conversation and answers to whatever the community throws their way. You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for the Season 5 premiere of Spring Office Hours! In this kickoff episode, your favorite Spring experts look ahead to 2026 with their predictions. The hosts discuss what's on the horizon for the Spring ecosystem, including Spring Framework 7, Spring Boot 4, and the rapidly evolving Spring AI landscape.From Java's continued evolution to cloud-native innovations and the growing role of AI in developer workflows, Dan and DaShaun share their insights on the trends that will shape the year ahead. Whether you're planning your learning roadmap or curious about where the industry is heading, this episode is the perfect way to start 2026.You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for the Season 4 finale of Spring Office Hours! In this special episode, the hosts look back on an incredible year in the Spring ecosystem. They'll revisit their 2025 predictions from Episode 1, did they nail it or miss the mark? From the release of JDK 24 and 25 to Spring Boot 4, Spring Framework 7, and Spring AI reaching GA, it's been a landmark year. The guys will also reflect on 35 episodes of great conversations, conference highlights from JavaOne to SpringOne, and celebrate the community that made it all possible. You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for the latest updates from the Spring Ecosystem. In this episode, Dan and DaShaun sit down with Spring Team member Brian Clozel to discuss OpenTelemetry (OTEL) and how to leverage it in your Spring Boot applications. Learn how OTEL provides a vendor-neutral standard for collecting telemetry data including traces, metrics, and logs to gain deeper observability into your applications. You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.Show Notes:OpenTelemtry with Spring BootBrian Clozel GitHubBrian Clozel on Mastodon 

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for the latest updates from the Spring Ecosystem. In this episode, Dan welcomes architect, author, and speaker Nate Schutta to discuss "The Fundamentals of Software Engineering", an upcoming book Nate and Dan are co-authoring together. Get an inside look at what inspired the book, the essential concepts every developer should master, and what readers can expect from this collaborative project. You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.Show Notes:Fundamentals of Software EngineeringNate Schutta 

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for the latest updates from the Spring Ecosystem. In this episode, Dan and DaShaun are joined by Spring Security team member Josh Cummings to explore the new Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) support in Spring Security. At the end of this episode, you will understand how to implement MFA in your Spring applications to enhance security beyond traditional username and password authentication. You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.Show Notes: Spring Security MFA DocsJosh Cummings on BlueSky

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for an interactive Q&A session focused on the highly anticipated Spring Boot 4 release. In this episode, the hosts dive deep into the new features and improvements coming with Spring Boot 4, answer community questions about the release, and provide practical guidance on upgrade paths from previous versions. Whether you're planning your migration strategy or curious about what's new, this episode delivers essential insights for Spring developers preparing for the next major version.Show NotesSpring Boot 4 Release NotesThe Road to GA Blog Series

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter as they explore the exciting new features arriving with Spring Framework 7 and Spring Boot 4 this month! In this episode, the hosts highlight their favorite enhancements including null safety improvements, programmatic bean registration, the new REST test client, and built-in API versioning support. Get a first look at what's coming to the Spring ecosystem and hear about upcoming deep-dive episodes with special guests who will explore these features in detail. Whether you're preparing for the upgrade or just curious about Spring's evolution, this episode provides essential insights into the next generation of Spring development.Show Notes: The Road to GA Weekly Blog Posts

Join Dan Vega as he sits down with Spring Security expert Daniel Garnier-Moiroux to explore the critical world of MCP (Model Context Protocol) server security. As MCP has taken over the AI world, enterprise deployments need robust security and permission management for exposed endpoints Securing MCP Servers with Spring AI. Daniel walks through his approach to securing MCP Servers with OAuth2 access tokens and how Spring AI applications can leverage the spring-ai-community/mcp-security project Securing MCP Servers with Spring AI. Learn why proper authentication isn't optional when exposing AI tools and resources, discover best practices for implementing authorization servers, and understand how to protect your MCP endpoints from vulnerabilities. Whether you're building private or enterprise MCP servers, this episode delivers essential security insights for the Spring AI ecosystem.Show Notes: Blog Post: Securing MCP Servers with Spring AIDaniel Garnier-Moiroux BlueSkyLinkedIn

Join us live on Spring Office Hours as we sit down with Java Developer Advocate, Billy Korando, to dive into the exciting new features and updates in Java 25!In this episode, Billy will share his insights on the latest developments in the Java ecosystem, highlighting what's new, what's changed, and what it means for developers. From new language features to performance enhancements, Billy will break down the key takeaways from the latest Java release.Tune in for a conversation that's sure to get you up to speed on the latest Java advancements and hear Billy's expert analysis on what this means for the future of Java development.Show Notes:dev.javaInside.javaJava YouTube Channel

Join us with Guillaume Laforge, co-founder of the Apache Groovy programming language and Developer Advocate for Google Cloud Platform. We'll explore Guillaume's journey from creating one of the JVM's most popular dynamic languages to his current work at Google focusing on serverless technologies and generative AI with Gemini.Guillaume will share insights on Groovy's evolution and continued relevance in modern development, plus his perspective on how traditional programming languages intersect with AI technologies. As a Java Champion, co-author of "Groovy in Action," LangChain4j committer, and ADK contributor, he brings unique insights on the evolution of JVM languages in the cloud-native and AI era.Whether you're interested in Groovy, Google Cloud, or the future of JVM languages, this episode offers valuable perspectives from a key figure in the Java ecosystem.Show Notes:Guillaume LaforgeGroovy Programming LanguageCommunity over Code ConferenceSpring AILangchain4jADK for Java

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter as they welcome special guests, Spring Team Member Glenn Renfro. In this episode, we'll continue to look forward to SpringOne. Tune in live to ask your questions or catch the replay later on your favorite podcast platform.

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for another exciting preview of SpringOne! This week, we're joined by our special guest, fellow Spring Developer Advocate, Josh Long.This year's event promises to be bootiful. Josh will help us deliver another sneak peek into the most anticipated announcements, including the future of Spring Framework 7 and Spring Boot 4. We'll also dive into the latest on Spring AI!Whether you're planning to attend in person or just want to stay on top of the latest innovations, this episode is your definitive guide to the must-see sessions and what's next for the Spring ecosystem. You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.Show Notes: Josh LongSpringOne

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter broadcasting live from the Kansas City Developer Conference (KCDC)! In this special episode, the hosts share highlights from the conference and discuss Dan's sessions on MCP and Spring Boot 3. They dive into the exciting news of Spring Boot 4 M1 and Spring Framework 7 M8 releases, exploring what's new and what developers can expect. The team also answers live questions from the KCDC audience and online viewers about the latest developments in the Spring ecosystem.Show NotesKansas City Developer Conference

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for the latest updates from the Spring Ecosystem. In this episode, Dan and DaShaun preview the upcoming VMware Explore / SpringOne conference, sharing insights into what attendees can expect from this premier Spring community event. The hosts discuss their upcoming conference sessions, highlight key presentations and workshops worth attending, and provide tips for making the most of the in-person conference experience. Whether you're considering attending or want to stay updated on the latest Spring innovations being showcased, this episode will help you navigate the conference agenda and discover what's new in the Spring ecosystem. You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.Show Notes:SpringOne

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for a special community-focused episode of Spring Office Hours. In this hodgepodge session, the hosts dive into listener questions covering various Spring ecosystem topics. From troubleshooting common Spring Boot challenges to exploring emerging patterns and best practices, Dan and DaShaun provide practical insights and solutions. This interactive episode showcases the vibrant Spring community and addresses real-world development scenarios that matter most to viewers.Show NotesRegister for SpringOne