Michael Minella

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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!

But net new generation that requires the use of tools to do so, there is still a gap. Don't get me wrong. I've watched how fast AI has closed the gaps every time one is identified. MCP and tool calling is still super early. That gap will close fast.

I've seen many articles about the use of AI to replace jobs or automate tasks. I think the most fundamental bit of that for me is that AI is good at jobs that are primarily interpretation of existing conditions. Analyze logs. Review contracts. Answer questions based on documentation. All good.

Add to that, the techniques they use are more complex (using complex formulas instead of simple features) which makes validation more complex as well.

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!

Fortunately I didn’t need it and my tubing cutter took care of the job.

This is part of the extruded aluminum frame for a 3d printed project I’m working on.

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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.

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Why Skepticism About College Is Hard to Shake Americans’ feelings about the benefits of higher education don’t always match the facts.

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/...

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Sorry Harry, but LeFou’s Brew is better than butter beer.

Working from a different office today. #wbtourlondon

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...

@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...

A major new development in the AI space as Spring AI simplifies integration of generative AI with enterprise applications.

How Stanford Teaches AI-Powered Creativity in Just 13 MinutesㅣJeremy Utley YouTube video by EO

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...

I don't understand why companies that create wifi devices can't follow the spec and limit password lengths for arbitrary reasons.

Spring Framework 7.0.0-M1 Available Now Level up your Java code and explore what Spring can do for you.

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...

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I remember the first time I went to a hacker conference. It was one of the first times in my life I didn’t feel out of place. Awesome to see your kids get that experience!

Hello DCO, Goodbye CLA: Simplifying Contributions to Spring Level up your Java code and explore what Spring can do for you.

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...

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Goofy as Jacob Marley pointing at Scrooge McDuck in a large red chair in the Disney version of A Christmas Carol.

Both for #Disember and the fact that my family saw A Christmas Carol this weekend. www.instagram.com/p/DDV4jirtHq...

Figment for day one of #Disember www.instagram.com/p/DDDVyV4SkE...

Based on estimates that he made $20M, that’s about a million dollars per punch landed.

Looks fun! What are you making?

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