

A Bootiful Podcast
Josh Long
I'm Josh Long (@starbuxman), a humble Spring developer advocate at @VMWare, and this is A Bootiful Podcast (@BootifulPodcast), a celebration of the real heroes that drive ecosystems.
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Jun 19, 2025 • 47min
Micrometer.io lead Tommy Ludwig on the latest-and-greatest in observability for the Spring developer
In this discussion, Tommy Ludwig, the Micrometer.io lead, shares invaluable insights into observability in the Spring ecosystem. He elaborates on the integration of metrics and distributed tracing, focusing on how Micrometer enhances Spring Boot applications. The conversation meanders through exciting new features in Java 25 and the significance of the Observation API. Ludwig also addresses the challenges of observability in an AI-driven landscape, emphasizing the need for performance-centric testing to prevent errors and optimize API calls.

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Jun 12, 2025 • 30min
The legendary Daniel Garnier-Moiroux on security, AI, MCP, and more
Join Daniel Garnier-Moiroux, a key player on the Spring Security team, as he discusses the cutting-edge world of security, AI, and more. He dives into mastering Spring Security with SAML integration and innovative out-of-band token applications for secure messaging. The MCP project is highlighted for empowering large language models with real-time API access. Garnier-Moiroux also explores OAuth's role in cloud security, the rapid evolution of AI technologies, and the importance of efficient software testing practices in development.

Jun 5, 2025 • 1h 20min
IntelliJ IDEA project lead Aleksey Stukalov
Join Aleksey Stukalov, Lead of IntelliJ IDEA at JetBrains, as he dives into exciting developments in software engineering. He shares insights on the latest JetBrains tools, the upcoming IntelliJ conference, and the role of AI assistants like Juni in enhancing coding workflows. Stukalov discusses privacy concerns with real-time code processing and showcases advancements in Kotlin, including new features for IntelliJ IDEA. Expect amusing anecdotes about tech challenges and a deep appreciation for community-driven software improvements.

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May 29, 2025 • 23min
Java community legend Victor Rentea
Victor Rentea, a Java community legend known for his insights on REST API design and functional programming, shares his wealth of knowledge. He delves into the intricacies of REST architecture and the challenges of transitioning to reactive programming. Performance optimization in Java is also discussed, highlighting the balance between traditional and innovative coding practices. Victor recounts his adventures at European tech events, celebrating the vibrant connections within the programming community.

May 22, 2025 • 31min
Spring IO founder Sergi Almar on Spring IO 2025
In this engaging conversation, Sergi Almar, founder of Spring IO and an influential figure in the Spring community since 2005, shares insights on Spring IO 2025. He discusses the excitement surrounding the transition of the conference to Barcelona and record-breaking registrations. The evolution of application security and new development tools is highlighted, along with the innovative integration of WebAssembly with Java. Almar emphasizes community engagement, the importance of reconnecting with peers, and fostering connections among developers.

May 16, 2025 • 1h 11min
Eclipse Collections legend Donald Raab
Hi, Spring fans! In this edition, we talk to Eclipse Collections founder Donald Raab

May 8, 2025 • 1h 17min
V Körbes on security from the platform on up
Hi, Spring fans! In today's extra special installment I talk to Broadcom's V Körbes who works on security above and below the application.

May 2, 2025 • 56min
Spring instructor Mary Ellen Bowman
Hi, Spring fans! In this installment I talk to Mary Ellen Bowman, a legendary Spring instructor!

Apr 24, 2025 • 1h 17min
Java Champion, Tessl Devrel head, friend, Virtual JUG co-founder Simon Maple
Hi, Spring fans! In this episode, we catch up with Java Champion, Tessl Devrel head, Virtual JUG co-founder, and friend Simon Maple! This episode was recorded at the amazing ArcOfAI conference held in amazing Austin, TX!

Apr 17, 2025 • 1h 10min
Jeff Genender on Apache, ActiveMQ, AI, the Java community, and more
Hi, Spring fans! In this episode I'm joined by well-known member of the Java community Jeff Genender, whose contributions to Apache over the decades have driven several key projects with which you're no doubt familiar.


