Spring Expression Language (SpEL): Dynamic Power for Your Applications
Spring Expression Language (SpEL) is a powerful tool in the Spring framework that allows you to write expressions that can be evaluated dynamically at runtime. Think of it as a…
Pipeline Switches
One of the things that make pipelines attract is the ability to create switches. Now my question to you is what if it isn’t the data your processing that should…
Spring Cloud Config: Choosing the Right Backend Storage
Spring Cloud Config offers a flexible way to manage your application’s configuration. A crucial step is selecting the right backend to store your configuration data. Let’s explore popular options, their…
Advanced Spring AI: Creating Agentic Workflows with Function Calling
The landscape of AI is rapidly evolving, moving beyond simple request-response models to more sophisticated, agentic systems. These systems empower Large Language Models (LLMs) to not just generate text, but…
Spring Boot 4.0: What’s Next for the Modern Java Architect?
A Forward-Looking Comparison of Spring Boot 3.x and 4.0 Staying on top of the rapidly evolving Java ecosystem is paramount for any software architect. The shift from Spring Boot 2.x…
The S3 Local Dev Trick: Using MinIO to Simplify Cloud-Native Developmen
As a software architect building cloud-native solutions, you know that working with cloud services like AWS S3 can be a bit tricky in a local development environment. You don’t want…
Streamline Your Workflow: Generate Angular Services from Spring Boot REST APIs with Gradle
Integrating your Angular frontend with a Spring Boot backend can be a breeze if you automate the process of creating your Angular services. This post will show you how to…