Spring Boot 4 is (almost) here!
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.
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More from Season 4
Year in Review
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.
OpenTelemetry with Spring Boot
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.
The Fundamentals of Software Engineering with Nate Schutta
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.