Michael Minella
@michaelminella.com
Husband, Father, Director at Broadcom responsible for @spring.io, a Java Champion, curmudgeon on OffHeap, author, photographer, maker. Thoughts are my own. (he/him)
Just had an amazing time going back to my alma mater Northern Illinois University and their Computer Science department to talk about Spring and careers! Thanks for having me!
Been spending quite a bit of time lately using MCP tools with various models. It's clear to me that as of today, plugging "dumb" tools (simple SQL tools at a database for example) into a model isn't good enough. I currently get a lot of plausible, but inaccurate results.
We are so excited to meet and work with everyone! Now with a more economic option! Check out this year’s SpringOne!
Spring@spring.io · last yr.🚨 The @SpringOne at Explore schedule is LIVE! 🚨 Rooms fill up fast—start adding sessions now! This year is stacked with Spring team experts ready to share, inspire, and connect. Get ready for something special. Let’s go! springone.io #SpringOne @VMwareExplore
Related to my previous post, I keep thinking about AI and IDE interactions like paired programming. Right now, I am the observer and the AI is the driver. I would love to see that interaction flipped.
Does anyone have a demo of an IDE that has AI interactions that are more than just generating CRUD scaffolds? Most of the AI IDE interactions I see right now feel like a fancy Rails demo from 2005.
Really disappointed in this article from @theatlantic.com about higher ed. It completely ignores the most basic reason for skepticism: cost. Costs have increased 169% since 1980 but entry level wages are inly up 19% in the same period. Something has to give. www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...
Why Skepticism About College Is Hard to Shake
Americans’ feelings about the benefits of higher education don’t always match the facts.
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Sorry Harry, but LeFou’s Brew is better than butter beer.
@michaelminella.com and I answered to @infoq.com questions about AOT Cache (Project Leyden), Null Safety with JSpecify and #Spring support durations. www.infoq.com/news/2025/05...
Spring Team on AOT Cache Handling, Null Safety with JSpecify, and Support Durations
Broadcom recently launched Spring Boot 3.5 and various projects and is working on Spring Framework 7.0 and Spring Boot 4.0 for November 2025. Broadcom’s Sébastien Deleuze, Spring Framework Core Commit...
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A major new development in the AI space as Spring AI simplifies integration of generative AI with enterprise applications.
Spring AI@spring-ai.bsky.social · last yr.We’re excited to announce the general availability of Spring AI 1.0 GA! 🎉 A big thank you to everyone who contributed to making this release possible. 📢 Check out the release blog: spring.io/blog/2025/05...
This video outlines my biggest issue with AI code tools today. We are expected to use them as tools. That results me spending time trying to manipulate that tool to get what I want. I want AI to be my teammate, to be the observer in my paired programming session. www.youtube.com/watch?v=wv77...
How Stanford Teaches AI-Powered Creativity in Just 13 MinutesㅣJeremy Utley
YouTube video by EO
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I don't understand why companies that create wifi devices can't follow the spec and limit password lengths for arbitrary reasons.
The first milestone of Spring Framework 7 has been released. Spring Framework 7.0.0-M1 is available for the first time on Maven Central. spring.io/blog/2025/01... @spring.io #spring
Spring Framework 7.0.0-M1 Available Now
Level up your Java code and explore what Spring can do for you.
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I'm very excited that @spring.io is switching from a Contributor License Agreement to a Developer Certificate of Origin! We're looking forward to seeing more & simplified contributions from you! If you have any questions, reach out to us in our issue trackers. spring.io/blog/2025/01...
Hello DCO, Goodbye CLA: Simplifying Contributions to Spring
Level up your Java code and explore what Spring can do for you.
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Both for #Disember and the fact that my family saw A Christmas Carol this weekend. www.instagram.com/p/DDV4jirtHq...
