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Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter as they explore what’s new in the world of Spring. This is your chance to stay connected to what’s happening with the Spring Framework, related projects, and the community.

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May 19, 2026Episode 161 hr 1 min

S5E16: May Release Train Shift & What's Coming in Spring Boot 4.1

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for the latest updates from the Spring Ecosystem. In this episode, Dan and DaShaun break down the recently announced shift of the May release train from May 11-22 to June 1-5, and what that means for your upgrade planning across the Spring portfolio. They also dig into what is shaping up in Spring Boot 4.1, including Spring gRPC support, Log4j file rotation strategies, OpenTelemetry enhancements, OAuth2 resource server improvements, MongoDB support for Spring Batch, and AMQP 1.0. You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.Show NotesMay Release Train Shift Blog PostSpring Boot 4.1 Release Notes

May 11, 2026Episode 1558 min

S5E15: Upgrading Spring and OSS Security

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for the latest updates from the Spring Ecosystem. In this episode, Dan and DaShaun tackle two challenges every Spring developer faces: keeping applications up to date and staying ahead of security vulnerabilities in open source dependencies. They explore how AI tools are reshaping the upgrade experience, from automated migration recipes to intelligent vulnerability detection and remediation. Learn what's available today, what's coming next, and how to put these tools to work in your own projects. You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.Show Notes:Enterprise Support

May 4, 2026Episode 1458 min

S5E14: Spec Driven Development with Simon Martinelli

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for the latest updates from the Spring Ecosystem. In this episode, Dan and DaShaun are joined by Java Champion, Vaadin Champion, and Oracle ACE Pro Simon Martinelli to talk about Spec-Driven Development. With AI reshaping how we write code, Simon makes the case that requirements, not code, should be the single source of truth. We will explore what Spec-Driven Development looks like in practice, how it fits into a Java and Spring workflow, and how teams can use it to move from use case to running code with AI in the loop. You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.Show NotesSimon Martinelli on LinkedInSimon Martinelli on XSpec-Driven Development: How AI Changed Everything (And Nothing) by Simon Martinelli at Spring I/O 2026

April 21, 2026Episode 1359 min

S05E13 - Community Potluck

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for the latest updates from the Spring Ecosystem. In this Potluck episode, Dan and DaShaun open up the floor to the community, answering your questions on Spring Boot, Spring AI, Spring Security, and whatever else is on your mind. Potluck episodes are shaped entirely by what you bring to the table, so expect a wide-ranging conversation across the Spring ecosystem. Have a question you want featured on a future Potluck episode? Submit it at https://springofficehours.io/potluck. You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.

April 6, 2026Episode 121 hr 1 min

S5E12: Developer Soft Skills with Arun Gupta

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for another essential update from the Spring ecosystem. In this episode, the guys are joined by DevRel and Java legend Arun Gupta to discuss a topic often overlooked but vital for career longevity: soft skills for developers. Drawing from his decades of experience at tech giants like Sun, Oracle, Intel, AWS, and Apple, Arun explores how communication, empathy, and "force multiplying" through non-technical skills can be just as impactful as mastering a new framework. You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.Show Notes:Arun on LinkedInArun on Twitter

March 30, 2026Episode 1159 min

S5E11 - Testing Spring Boot Applications with Daniel Garnier-Moiroux

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for the latest updates from the Spring ecosystem. In this episode, they welcome Daniel Garnier-Moiroux, Spring Security engineer and author of Testing Spring Boot Applications from Manning. Dan and DaShaun dig into Daniel's new book, his perspective on AI and MCP security, and what good testing looks like in modern Spring applications. Join live for a chance to win a copy of the book!Show Notes: Daniel Garnier-MoirouxTesting Spring Boot Applications (promo code: springoffhr)

March 24, 2026Episode 1056 min

S5E10 - What's New in JDK 26 with Billy Korando

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for the latest updates from the Spring Ecosystem. In this episode, Dan and DaShaun are joined by Java Developer Advocate at Oracle, Billy Korando. The conversation covers what's new in JDK 26, exploring the latest language features, enhancements, and what they mean for Spring developers. You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.Show Notes:learn.java dev.javaJDK 26

March 10, 2026Episode 956 min

Java Community Update

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for the latest updates from the Spring and Java ecosystem. In this episode, Dan and DaShaun share what's happening across the Java community, covering the latest conference buzz, announcements, and what developers are talking about right now. Stay up to date on the conversations, trends, and highlights shaping the future of Java and Spring. You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.

March 3, 2026Episode 81 hr 5 min

S5E08 - DevNexus Preview with Glenn Renfro

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for the latest updates from the Spring Ecosystem. In this episode, Dan and DaShaun are joined by Glenn Renfro to preview Devnexus, one of the largest Java and developer conferences in North America. They'll discuss what attendees can look forward to, must-see sessions, and the latest Spring-related talks on the schedule. Whether you're attending in person or following along remotely, this episode will get you up to speed on what's happening at Devnexus. You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.Show Notes:DevNexusVMWare Tanzu at DevNexus 2026

February 24, 2026Episode 71 hr 11 min

S5E07 - Copilot CLI and Java SDK with Bruno Borges

Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter for an insightful session with Bruno Borges, Principal Product Manager at Microsoft, as we dive into the next generation of AI-assisted development. In this episode, we explore the GitHub Copilot CLI and the new Copilot Java SDK, uncovering how these tools are transforming the terminal into a powerful environment for Spring developers. Learn how to go beyond simple autocomplete, using agentic workflows to automate complex tasks like upgrading Spring Boot versions, refactoring legacy code, and streamlining Azure deployments. We’ll also discuss how the Copilot Java SDK allows developers to embed AI capabilities directly into their own JVM-based tooling and CI/CD pipelines. You can participate in our live stream to ask questions or catch the replay on your preferred podcast platform.Show Notes: Bruno on X/TwitterBruno on LinkedInGitHub CopilotCopilot SDK