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A Bootiful Podcast

Josh Long
Java
Spring Framework
Spring Boot
Spring Security
Graalvm
Spring Boot 4
Spring AI
Kotlin
Virtual Threads
Spring
Microservices
Oauth
Java 21
Intellij IDEA
Artificial Intelligence
Kubernetes
Cloud Foundry
Spring One
Software Development
AI Integration

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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Latest Episodes

Hi, Spring fans! In this installment, I talked with the legendary Dr. Venkat Subramaniam and James Ward, with whom I had the privilege of doing a presentation at Voxxed Days Amsterdam. This was filmed right before the three of us took the stage!

Hi Spring fans! In this installment we talk to the legendary Craig Walls, author of _Spring In Action_, _Spring AI in Action_, and more!

Hi Spring fans! I was delighted to get a chance to sit and talk to my pal and Pivotal alum Mark Kropf about his efforts around orchestrating AI. This doesn’t have to do with the JVM or Spring, per se, but it’s an interesting discussion nonetheless.

Hi, Spring fans! In this installment I talk to legendary Java developer advocate Ana-Maria Mihalceanu, recorded at JavaOne 2026

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Recent Guests

Craig Walls
Author of Spring in Action and prominent Spring/JVM figure
Spring ecosystem expert
Episode: the legendary Craig Walls
Mark Kropf
Former Pivotal alumnus, developer experience advocate
Independent / Agent Factory
Episode: Mark Kropf on AI orchestration
Ana-Maria Mihalceanu
Java Developer Advocate at Oracle
Oracle
Episode: Java Developer Advocate Ana-Maria Mihalceanu
Cay Horstmann
Legendary Java author and professor
San Jose State University
Episode: Cay Horstmaan, legendary Java professor, author, lecturer
Soby Chacko
Engineer in Spring engineering team focusing on Spring Kafka and Spring AI
Spring Engineering Team
Episode: Spring Messaging Legend: Soby Chacko
Jennifer Reif
Neo4J developer advocate
Neo4J
Episode: Neo4j legend Jennifer Reif
John Willis
Author of Rebels of Reason
Author, AI/DevOps expert
Episode: John Willis, author of ”Rebels of Reason”
Marco Behler
A developer advocate at JetBrains and host of The Marco Show.
JetBrains
Episode: Jetbrains legend Marco Behler
Dmitry Jemerov
Software engineer at Jetbrains, co-creator of Kotlin
Jetbrains
Episode: Jetbrains legend Dmitry Jemerov

Host

Josh Long
A Spring developer advocate with extensive experience in software development and community engagement, focusing on the Spring ecosystem and its innovations.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 103 ratings
  • Best podcast in the Java community

    Difficult to find so much knowledge for free. It’s highly recommended to anyone in the Java community who wants to get inspired by amazing Java contributors and speakers. Each episode will teach you something new or make you think about different points of view in the software engineering habitat.

    Gracias Josh!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    smartinrubio
    United Kingdom7 years ago
  • If you care about Spring, listen to this!

    Good guests, interesting subjects. Can definitely recommend.

    Only downsides: Josh can ramble a bit much and you may need to skip some pointless 10 minutes spent talking about coffee and commutes that would’ve been better spent talking with the guest about their actual expertise. And he should show a bit more spine and ask some critical questions or disagree with the speaker.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    fluppetup
    Netherlands7 years ago
  • Best. Podcast. Ever!

    I’m a big Josh Long fan and this podcast is wonderful. Josh interviews many of my heroes from the Spring community and I learn something every time I listen to an episode. Well done Josh!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Matt Raible
    United States7 years ago
  • So much Doge! Brain expanding!

    I started listening passively. Then I found myself quoting and thinking more about the episodes for days after I heard them. I decided to restart the series from the beginning. The second time through I learned even more. It’s amazing to me that there is so much knowledge and insight in such a young show. Easy to consume. Great dialogue. Tons of education. If you get the chance, I highly recommend it. It is so choice!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TriDaShaun
    United States7 years ago

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The casual format encourages an approachable atmosphere, though there are occasional critiques regarding lengthy tangents that can detract from core discussions.
Content is often praised for its relevance and ability to inspire both new and experienced developers, although some listeners suggest the host could be more critical during interviews.
Listeners appreciate the wealth of knowledge shared in each episode, which features enlightening discussions with notable figures in the Java community.

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#95
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Apple Podcasts
#163
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Apple Podcasts
#228
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Talking Points

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Java Developer Advocate Ana-Maria Mihalceanu
Q: How should a student decide whether to pursue Python DSA given a Java-focused career?
Ana-Maria counsels learners to follow what makes them happy and to evaluate long-term goals rather than chasing a single language trend, emphasizing that problem-solving mindset and continual growth matter more than any one language.
Neo4j legend Jennifer Reif
Q: Are you on the Internet? Do you want to be found? And if so, where can people find you?
Jennifer explains she stays active on LinkedIn and X, and can be reached via jmhrief.com, which also hosts her blog and links.
John Willis, author of ”Rebels of Reason”
Q: What's your view on how AI will affect software engineering careers, especially for seasoned professionals?
The guest argues that AI will act as an amplifier, increasing the ability to describe, guide, and reason about complex systems rather than simply replacing developers, with experienced engineers benefiting most from AI to tackle higher-value work.
Jetbrains legend Marco Behler
Q: What can you tell us about Kotlin and its support in IntelliJ?
Kotlin is extremely important for us at JetBrains, and we're always trying to improve its support in IntelliJ while remaining compatible with Spring features.
Jetbrains legend Marco Behler
Q: Can you tell us about the spring universe and what's new in IntelliJ related to it?
We're continuously working on improving Spring Debugger and other IntelliJ functions to enhance developers' productivity and provide better integration with Spring's features.

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1. Craig Walls
2. Mark Kropf
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4. Cay Horstmann
5. Soby Chacko
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7. John Willis
8. Marco Behler

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