JDK 24's Major Improvement: Virtual Threads Without Pinning
Learn how JDK 24's enhancement to virtual threads that eliminates pinning with synchronized blocks can dramatically improve performance in your Spring Boot applications.
Java Champion, Spring Developer Advocate, YouTuber and Lifelong Learner
Hello 👋🏻 My name is Dan Vega, Java Champion, Spring Developer Advocate, Husband and #GirlDad based outside of Cleveland OH. I created this website as a place to document my journey as I learn new things and share them with you. I have a real passion for teaching and I hope that one of blog posts, videos or courses helps you solve a problem or learn something new.
Running AI Models Locally with Docker and Spring AI
Learn how to use Docker's Model Runner feature to run AI models locally with your Spring Boot applications, with zero API keys, zero data sharing, and zero monthly fees.
Creating Your First Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server in Java
Learn how to build and deploy a custom MCP server with Java to extend AI models with your own data and services.
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