Spring Office Hours

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

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for the latest updates from the Spring Ecosystem. In this episode, Dan and DaShaun are joined by Redis Developer Advocate, Raphael De Lio. Join us as we explore Redis’s ever-growing role in the Spring ecosystem.  We will look discuss its common and foundational use cases, then dig into new and exciting use cases, including similarity search, the cutting-edge vector data type, and how Redis is becoming a key player in AI-driven solutions. Get ready to discover the latest ways Spring developers are leveraging Redis to build highly performant and intelligent applications. You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.Key TakeawaysWhat is Redis?Originally created in 2009 as a fast, horizontally scalable databaseKnown primarily for caching, but it's actually a full database with persistence and transactionsRedis 8 is now open source again with massive performance improvements (87% faster execution, 2x higher throughput)Beyond Caching: Redis Use CasesVector databases for AI applications (semantic search, caching, routing)Time series data for real-time analyticsGeospatial indexing for location-based featuresProbabilistic data structures (Bloom filters, count-min sketch) for high-scale applicationsStreams for message queues and real-time data processingSession storage for distributed applicationsAI & Vector Database ApplicationsSemantic caching: Cache LLM responses using vector similarity (can reduce costs by 60%)Semantic routing: Route queries to appropriate tools without calling LLMsMemory for AI agents: Short-term and long-term conversation memoryRecommendation systems: Power Netflix/YouTube-style recommendationsGetting Started with SpringUse start.spring.io with Docker Compose for easy setupSpring Data Redis for basic caching with @CacheableRedis OM Spring for advanced features (vector search, JSON, etc.)New annotations: @Vectorize and @Indexed for automatic vector embeddingsUpcoming EventsSpring One - 6 weeks away in Las VegasRedis Hackathon - July 23rd via dev.to/challengesLinks & ResourcesRedisRedis OM SpringRedis YouTube ChannelSpring One ConferenceStart Spring IOConnect with Raphael DeLeoEmail: rafael.deleo@redis.comLinkedIn: Raphael DeLeoGitHub: raphaeldelio Blue Sky: raphaeldelio.dev Redis vs Valkey discussion included - Redis 8 returns to open source with significant performance improvements and integrated modules that were previously separate.

Join Dan Vega for the latest updates from the Spring Ecosystem. In this special episode, Dan is joined by Spring expert and author Craig Walls for an exciting AI show and tell segment, where they demonstrate and discuss their favorite AI tools currently transforming their development workflows.Following the show and tell, Craig shares insights from his upcoming Manning book "Spring AI in Action," exploring how developers can build intelligent Java applications using Spring's powerful AI abstractions. The episode wraps up with a preview of their collaborative workshop "Practical AI Integration with Java: A Hands-On Workshop" at dev2next 2025, where they'll teach hands-on AI implementation techniques for Java developers.Whether you're looking to discover new AI tools to boost your productivity or interested in integrating AI capabilities into your Spring applications, this episode offers practical insights and real-world examples from two experts actively working in the AI space.You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.Show NotesMain Topics Discussed1. Craig's Upcoming Book - "Spring AI in Action"Currently available in early access through Manning PublicationsExpected print release: Fall 2025Covers Spring AI development from basics to advanced topicsIncludes chapter on "Evaluating Generated Responses" - testing AI applications2. Dan's New Course Launch"AI for Java Developers" - Introduction to Spring AINearly 6 hours of contentCovers 12-18 months of Spring AI learningJust launched last week3. AI Development Tool Categories DiscussionStandalone Chatbots: ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Anthropic ClaudeInline IDE Assistants: GitHub Copilot, JetBrains AI, Amazon CodeWhispererAgentic AI IDE Environments: Cursor, Windsurf, JuniTerminal-based Agentic CLI Tools: Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, Gemini CLI4. Live DemonstrationsDan: Demonstrated Claude Code CLI tool for project planning and development workflowsCraig: Showcased Embable framework for building goal-oriented AI agents5. Testing AI ApplicationsDeterministic vs non-deterministic testing approachesUsing evaluators for response validationFact-checking and relevance evaluation techniques6. Future of Spring AIAgent framework capabilitiesAgentic workflows vs autonomous planningIntegration with tools like EmbableLinks and ResourcesBooks and CoursesSpring AI in Action (Early Access) - Craig WallsAI for Java Developers Course - Dan Vega (link to be added to show notes)Tools MentionedIDE Assistants:GitHub CopilotJetBrains AI AssistantAmazon CodeWhispererAgentic IDE Environments:CursorWindsurfJetBrains JunieCLI Tools:Claude CodeGemini CLIOpenAI CodexFrameworks and LibrariesSpring AIEmbable - Rod Johnson's agent frameworkSpring BootSpring ShellContact InformationCraig Walls: Habuma.com - Links to all social mediaDan Vega:Spring Developer Advocate at BroadcomLearn more at https://www.danvega.devUpcoming Eventsdev2Next Workshop: 8-hour Spring AI workshop with Dan Vega and Craig Walls (Colorado Springs)Key Takeaways"You are the pilot, not the passenger" - Stay in control when using AI development toolsStart with simpler tools like Copilot before moving to full agentic environmentsProper testing strategies are crucial for AI applicationsCode reviews and CI/CD pipelines are more important than ever with AI-generated codeThe AI development tool landscape is rapidly evolving with new categories emergingThis episode was recorded live on Monday, June 30, 2025. Watch the replay on the Spring Developer YouTube channel or listen wherever you get your podcasts.

Join Dan Vega with special guest Dan Dobrin, App Architect at Google, as they explore enterprise-ready Spring AI development using Google Gemini models. This episode covers the latest Spring AI features, caching strategies, unified SDK capabilities, and AI agents—moving beyond simple demos to real-world production implementations. Learn how to build fast, enterprise-grade AI applications with Spring and Google's powerful Gemini models.Show Notes:Dan Dobrin on Twitter / XDan Dobrin on LinkedInBuilding Agentic AI the Google Way: MCP + A2A + ADK for JavaGoogle Cloud and Spring AI 1.0

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for the latest updates from the Spring Ecosystem. In this episode, Dan and DaShaun are joined by Spring team member Dave Syer to explore the official Spring gRPC project. At the end of this episode, you will understand how Spring gRPC provides a Spring-friendly API for developing high-performance gRPC applications, including server and client autoconfiguration, Spring Boot integration, and streamlined Protocol Buffer handling. The hosts will demonstrate how to build gRPC services with Spring's familiar dependency injection patterns and discuss the benefits of gRPC's HTTP/2-based communication over traditional REST APIs. You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.Show Notes: Dave Syer on GitHubDave Syer on BlueskySpring gRPC

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter as they welcome Taylor Desseyn, VP of Global Community at **torc.dev** and founder of Dads in Tech. Fresh from his presentation "Exposing the Interview Process" at Spring I/O 2025 in Barcelona, Taylor shares unfiltered insights from interviewing thousands of engineers and helping hundreds of companies scale their engineering teams. The hosts dive deep into the current job market realities, interview best practices, and how developers can navigate today's challenging hiring landscape. Learn practical strategies to stand out in your job search and discover what's really happening behind the scenes in tech hiring.You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.Show NotesTaylor on LinkedInTaylor on Twittertorc.devDads in TechExposing the Interview Process at Spring I/O

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter as they celebrate a major milestone in the Spring ecosystem with the general availability release of Spring AI 1.0. In this episode, the hosts welcome Spring AI team members Mark Pollak and Christian Tzolov to discuss the incredible journey from conception to GA release. They'll explore the powerful features that make Spring AI the go-to framework for building AI-powered applications, dive into Model Context Protocol (MCP) capabilities, and share exciting insights about what's on the horizon for Spring AI. Whether you're new to AI development or a seasoned practitioner, this episode offers valuable perspectives on integrating AI into Spring applications and the future of enterprise AI development.You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.Show NotesMark Pollak X / TwitterLinkedInChristian Tzoloz X / TwitterLinkedInSpring AI Reference DocsSpring AI 1.0 GASpring AI Community

Spring Boot 3.5 is here—and we're throwing a release party to celebrate! Join us for a special edition of Spring Office Hours as we welcome Phil Webb, co-creator of Spring Boot, to walk us through what’s new, what’s exciting, and what it all means for developers.From enhanced observability, configuration improvements, and new dependency upgrades, this release is packed with power. We’ll discuss key features, answer your questions live, and share the thinking behind some of the latest enhancements.You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.Show Notes:Spring Boot 3.5 Available NowSpring Boot 3.5 Release Notes

Join Dan Vega as he welcomes Sergi Almar, founder and organizer of Spring I/O, one of the biggest Spring conferences in the world. In this special episode, Dan and Sergi dive into what attendees can expect at Spring I/O 2025 in Barcelona. Sergi reveals the behind-the-scenes process of how he and his team plan and run this massive developer event year after year. Learn about emerging trends in Spring AI, the community-driven spirit that makes this conference unique, and get expert advice on maximizing your experience, whether you're attending in person or following remotely. You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.Show NotesSpring I/O 2025Spring Academy Sergi on Twitter 

Get ready for the latest news about Spring Cloud with our guests, Ryan Baxter and Spencer Gibb! In this episode, they'll discuss all things new and exciting in Spring Cloud 2025.0.0-RC1.Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter as they talk Spring Cloud. Service discovery, configuration management, circuit breaking, API Gateways and more. Learn how to leverage Spring Cloud to architect robust distributed systems. Whether you're just starting your microservices journey or a seasoned veteran, this episode promises valuable knowledge and practical takeaways to elevate your Spring Cloud expertise.Show NotesSpring CloudSpring Cloud 2025.0.0-RC1Spring Cloud + LocalStackSpring Cloud Environment Repository

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for the latest updates from the Spring Ecosystem. In this episode, they welcome Eddú Meléndez, who works on Testcontainers at Docker following the company's acquisition of the project.The trio explores the recently released Docker Model Runner in Docker Desktop 4.40.0, which provides a local Inference API compatible with the OpenAI API and integrates seamlessly with Spring AI 1.0.0-M7.Eddú shares his journey of contributing to Spring projects, discusses his experience with Testcontainers, and provides insights on running AI models locally with zero API keys or data sharing. Don't miss this in-depth look at the intersection of Spring AI and Docker technologies, showcasing how developers can leverage these powerful tools in their projects.You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.Show NotesSpring AI with Docker Model RunnerEddú Meléndez on TwitterEddú Meléndez on BlueSky

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter as they welcome James Ward, Principal Developer Advocate at AWS. This episode explores James' career journey, his podcast work, and his expertise in Java development. The conversation dives into Amazon's Nova model and James' recent article on Model Context Protocol (MCP). Learn about building AI agents with Spring AI and discover how Spring developers can implement MCP clients and servers on AWS for powerful, integrated AI applications.The hosts get James' unique perspective on the evolving intersection of Spring, Java, and cloud AI services, with practical insights for developers looking to enhance their applications with AI capabilities. You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.Show NotesRunning MCP Agents (Clients & Servers) on AWSAWS NovaModel Context Protocol

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter as they explore the Model Context Protocol (MCP), a groundbreaking standard for AI model interactions. In this episode, the hosts demystify MCP and its significance for Java developers, diving into the official Java SDK donated by the Spring team. Learn how this protocol enhances AI integration in your applications and discover practical implementation strategies using the Java SDK in both Spring and non-Spring environments.You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.Show Noteshttps://modelcontextprotocol.io/https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol/java-sdkDan's MCP Videos 

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for the latest updates from the Spring Ecosystem. In this episode, Dan and DaShaun welcome back Java Developer Advocate Billy Korando from Oracle to discuss the newly released JDK 24. They explore key features including unpinned synchronized virtual threads and stream gatherers, share insights from Java One 2025, and explain how to test early access releases. Learn about the benefits of staying current with Java releases and how to contribute to future Java development.Show Notes:Introduction to JDK 24 - the largest release since the six-month cadence beganDiscussion of Java One 2025 conference highlights and presentationsDeep dive into JEP 451: Synchronized virtual threads without pinningExploration of JEP 485: Stream gatherers for more powerful stream processingOverview of Project Amber and structure concurrency improvementsTips for testing JDK 25 early access buildsExplanation of long-term support releases vs. regular updatesResources for learning more about JDK 24 featuresLinks:Java YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/JavaJDK 24 Features: https://openjdk.org/projects/jdk/24/Amber Lab: https://github.com/oracle/javaone2025-hol-amberLoom Lab: https://github.com/oracle/javaone2025-hol-loom