Why Every Java Developer Should Attend SpringOne

August 15, 2024 Michelle Sebek

Staying ahead of industry trends, mastering new technologies, and gaining insight into sustainable evolution with Spring is essential for every developer. One event stands out for those looking to deepen their knowledge and skills of Spring app development framework technologies—SpringOne

Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting out, SpringOne offers a treasure trove of insights and practical knowledge.  This all-virtual and free to register event takes place later this month, August 26-28, 2024.

SpringOne revolves around sustainable evolution, focusing on the efficient development, growth, management, and optimization of applications. The event is designed to help you stay current with the latest trends and technologies, ensuring that your skills remain relevant in an ever-changing industry.

Learn from industry and Spring leaders

SpringOne showcases a remarkable array of speakers and sessions, with a few standout highlights including:

Spring Spotlight 

Kick things off right with a 90-minute Spring Spotlight session featuring eight global experts discussing insights into maintaining your application development, ensuring effective management and governance, and achieving financial sustainability. See how a small app flourishes with Tanzu Spring innovations and reduces costs through AppCDS support. You’ll learn how to elevate your management of Spring open-source components to boost productivity and harness the potential of AI applications.

Spring Boot at Netflix

Join Asi Bross and Paul Bakker as they showcase the 3,000+ Netflix applications that use Spring technologies. You’ll learn how Netflix's technology stack depends on Spring, and the diverse capabilities and abstractions it offers developers.

Custom Spring AI plugins

Denis Magda, Director of Yugabyte Developer Relations, hosts a hands-on session that looks at how to create custom Spring AI plugins and launch them on the OpenAI marketplace. Learn how to build a generative AI application using RAG, an LLM, a vector database, and Spring AI to retrieve user-requested information.

AirFrance KLM's Strategic Implementation

Tim Sparg unveils the strategic implementation of Spring Modulith at AirFrance KLM. He will explore the benefits, challenges, and transformative impact of this integration, sharing lessons learned and best practices developed along the way.

Upgrade your Spring Boot 2 application

Upgrade your Spring Boot 2 Application from Java 8 to Spring Boot 3 on Java 21 with expert guidance from Sébastien Deleuze. He'll show you how to take advantage of several built-in technologies to enhance your applications, including:

        • Virtual threads: Simplify concurrent programming and improve performance.

        • Spring Ahead-Of-Time (AOT) optimizations: Reduce startup times and memory usage.

        • Class Data Sharing (CDS) and buildpacks: Accelerate application start times and streamline deployment.

Safeguard your applications

Safeguard your applications with a session led by Rob Winch, where he’ll share how to integrate Spring Security 6.4 into an existing Spring Boot Application,  highlight the newest features, and demonstrate best practices every step of the way.

Spring AI Project

Join us for an enlightening session with Spring AI lead and creator Dr. Mark Pollack, Spring founder Dr. Rod Johnson, and Spring Developer Advocate Josh Long. They’ll break down complex topics and introduce you to the new Spring AI project, which is making the world of AI  more accessible and enjoyable.

These experts and many more will provide valuable insights, tips, and practical guidance using live demos and real-world scenarios. Their sessions empower you to harness open-source technologies and ignite your inspiration. View the live stream schedule here.

Collaborate and solve problems virtually

SpringOne offers a collaborative virtual environment where you can network with other developers, community members, and Spring leaders. You can also gain new perspectives and learn about solutions to the challenges you face in your projects, all from the comfort of your own space.

Real-world learnings and practical insights

The featured speakers from AWSMicrosoft, AirFrance KLM, and Netflix bring real-world learnings and practical insights. Their input and contributions offer valuable guidance and strategic perspectives to help you navigate the current tech scene.

Live demos and use cases

SpringOne sessions are packed with live demos and use cases. Sign up to hear how Spring Tools can help improve productivity, as well as how they help build a robust and scalable Java application more efficiently. Learn about GraphQL basics, as well as construct API requests using the query language on the client side, and how to create a scheme and data fetcher on the server side. You can even register to generate art with Spring and Kubernetes. These are just a few practical examples that demonstrate how you can apply the knowledge you gain in real-world scenarios. Seeing these technologies in action can help solidify your understanding and provide a clear path to implementation.

Highlighting successful methodologies

One of the key benefits of attending SpringOne is the opportunity to learn  about successful methodologies that can be applied to your work today. These strategies are essential to remain competitive and ensure that your projects are successful. 

Spring sessions

With twenty-five Spring Theater sessions showcasing global speakers, these talks explore the diverse industry, and are led by Spring leaders who ensure that subjects are enjoyed by everyone. 

Expand your knowledge and connect

SpringOne provides a unique opportunity to expand your knowledge and connect with other DevOps and IT professionals. You'll learn new DevSecOps tricks and tips, best practices, and the latest product updates and roadmaps from Tanzu and Spring's leadership team.

SpringOne is an essential gathering for IT professionals, an event were you can learn how to leverage the potential of open source in your enterprise's digital transformation endeavors. By attending, you'll gain valuable insights, solve problems collaboratively, and enhance your professional development. Register now at SpringOne!

What are you waiting for? Spaces are filling up fast—secure your virtual seat for August 26-28, 2024 at SpringOne today!

About the Author

Michelle Sebek

Michelle is a global product line marketing engineer for all things Spring. An accidental technologist who started with selling caller ID, she has worked in and around marketing and sales for a few decades launching new products, working with B2C, B2D, and B2B. Her first line of code was a few years back and she has been working with developers ever since. Michelle lives in the Pittsburgh region with her husband and two children. She loves to cook, entertain, lodge, travel, and binge-watch really bad TV. If you make her laugh, she will be your number one fan.

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