S4E11 - Spring Cloud with Ryan Baxter & Spencer Gibb
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
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S4E10 - Testcontainers and Docker Model Runner featuring Eddú Meléndez
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
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S4E9: Running MCP-Based Agents on AWS with James Ward
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
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S4E8 - Model Context Protocol: An Introduction for Java & Spring Developers
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
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S4E7 - JavaOne & JDK 24 with Billy Korando
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
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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