Spring Office Hours: Episode 40 - Spring Boot 3.1 Release

In Episode 40 of the Spring Office Hours podcast, the team reflects on Spring I/O 2024 held in Barcelona and dives into the highlights of the Spring Boot 3.1 release while addressing listener questions. DaShaun Carter shares his incredibly positive experience at Spring I/O, noting the enthusiasm of the audience and the depth of the presentations. The episode discusses key updates in Spring Boot 3.1, such as improved test container and Docker Compose integration, easier SSL configuration, auto-configuration for the Spring Authorization Server, and updates to essential dependencies. Additionally, the host tackles listener inquiries that span various topics, including practical approaches to microservices implementation, managing Gradle dependencies, validating GraphQL, and handling shared code in microservices architectures.