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.
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Spec-Driven Development for Solo Developers: My Plan
Spec-driven development without the team process. The lightweight plan I use as a solo developer, from one PRODUCT.md to a retro, on a Spring Boot Stripe store.
Claude Code Skills for Podcast Automation
Use Claude Code skills for podcast automation: edit audio, create show notes, prepare a Transistor upload, and open a spring.io PR after the episode is live.
Getting Started with Jev in Java and Spring Boot
Call TypeSafe Jev from Java and Spring Boot with RestClient. Build a complete support-ticket example with typed questions, Java records, and a mocked API test.
I Built My Own Content OS With Claude Code
How I built Content OS with Claude Code and Spring Boot to manage videos, blog posts, and newsletters, and what changes when you build software for one user.
The 5 Steps of AI Adoption: Which One Are You On?
Learn the 5 steps of AI adoption mapped out by Boris Cherny, creator of Claude Code, and how to move from copy-pasting code to supervised autonomy.
Can You Trust AI-Generated Code?
Can you trust AI-generated code? It depends on what you already know. A look at why AI code feels great in unfamiliar stacks and how to verify it.
Upgrading Dependencies with AI: A Practical Guide
Learn a practical workflow for upgrading dependencies with AI, using scope, scale, and stakes to decide when to reach for an LLM to patch your projects.
My Content Creation Workflow: 10 Stages From Idea to Published
My complete 10-stage content creation workflow for YouTube: ideation, packaging, AI rough cuts, repurposing videos into blog posts, Shorts, and a newsletter.
Can You Use Java for AI? Why Java Is Better Positioned Than You Think
Can you use Java for AI? Yes. For building real AI applications it might be the better choice. Why the JVM, Spring AI, and your existing team are enough.
Spring Boot End of Life: Every 3.x Branch Is Now Unsupported
Spring Boot 3.5 reached end of life in June 2026 and every 3.x branch is now unsupported. What that means, and how to plan your Spring Boot 4 upgrade.