#spring-framework

#spring-framework

This week's Java roundup for November 17th, 2025, features news highlighting: an update on Jakarta EE 12; patch set updates for Liberica JDK; the December 2025 beta release of Open Liberty; and maintenance releases of Quarkus, JobRunr, OpenXava, JDKUpdater and Gradle. Build 25 of the JDK 26 early-access builds was made available this past week featuring updates from Build 24 that include fixes for various issues. For JDK 26, developers are encouraged to report bugs via the Java Bug Database.

The Spring Framework is possibly the most iconic software development framework of all time. It once suffered from a reputation of bloat, but it has long since shed that perception. In this article, we'll take fresh look at Spring, including an overview of Spring Boot and how Spring handles standard application needs like persistence and security. You'll also learn about newer features that modernize Spring, including its approach to developer experience, reactive programming, and cloud and serverless development.

Spring Boot and Spring Security releases bring vital updates, fixes, and new features, crucial for customizing configurations and enhancing security features.

Rod Johnson highlighted that Embabel treats planning as a distinct capability, leveraging specialized algorithms rather than relying solely on LLMs. The framework's GOAP implementation determines optimal action sequences by considering preconditions and effects.