Practical writing on Java, Spring, AI, and the craft of software engineering.
If you're building with Java and Spring (or trying to figure out where AI fits into your development workflow) you're in the right place. I write practical, beginner-friendly deep dives on Spring Boot, Spring AI, and software engineering fundamentals, collected here in chronological order.
Building Intelligent Chatbots with Spring AI: Implementing Chat Memory
Learn how to create a context-aware chatbot using Spring AI and OpenAI. This tutorial covers implementing chat memory, handling token usage, and managing context window limitations for more engaging AI conversations.
Building a Streaming Chat Bot with Spring Boot and Spring AI
Learn how to create a responsive and engaging chat bot using Spring Boot and Spring AI, featuring both traditional and streaming response capabilities for an enhanced user experience.
Building Dynamic Forms with Spring Boot and JTE: A Practical Guide
Learn how to create interactive web forms using Spring Boot and Java Template Engine (JTE) in this comprehensive tutorial.
Building a Dynamic Task Manager with Spring Boot, JTE, and HTMX
Learn how to build a dynamic Task manager using Spring Boot, Java Template Engine (JTE), HTMX and Tailwind CSS.
Getting started with Java Template Engine (JTE) layouts in Spring Boot
Learn how to use layouts with Java Template Engine in your next Spring Boot Application
Introducing JTE: The Latest Template Engine in Spring Boot
Explore JTE, the new Java Template Engine now available in Spring Initializer. Learn its benefits, how to get started, and why you might choose it for your next Spring Boot project.
What's new in JDK 23
Explore the exciting new features and improvements coming in Java 23, including primitive types in patterns, Markdown documentation comments, and enhancements to garbage collection and concurrency.
Supercharge Your Spring Apps with AI - A Beginner's Guide to Claude 3.5 Sonnet and Spring AI
Unlock the power of artificial intelligence in your Java applications with Claude 3.5 Sonnet and Spring AI. This beginner-friendly guide walks you through integrating cutting-edge AI capabilities into your Spring projects, opening up a world of possibilities for smart, responsive applications.
Claude 3.5 Sonnet - AI Assistance with Speed and Artifacts
Claude 3.5 Sonnet, Anthropic's latest AI model, sets new benchmarks in intelligence, speed, and capabilities across various domains. This blog post explores the key features of Claude 3.5 Sonnet, including its enhanced performance and the groundbreaking Artifacts feature, which enables real-time collaboration between users and AI.