Spring Office Hours

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.
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Simon Martinelli on LinkedIn
Simon Martinelli on X
Spec-Driven Development: How AI Changed Everything (And Nothing) by Simon Martinelli at Spring I/O 2026

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.

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.
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Arun on LinkedIn
Arun on Twitter

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!
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Daniel Garnier-Moiroux
Testing Spring Boot Applications (promo code: springoffhr)

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.
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learn.java 
dev.java
JDK 26