World Congress 2025 • Aug 20, 2025 • Session details

What's (new) with Spring Boot and Containers?

Eva Panadero , maeddes

Stop wrestling with complex Dockerfiles. Spring Boot now uses native Buildpacks and Testcontainers to automatically generate OCI images and streamline your entire backend workflow.

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#1 about 3 min

Evolution of Spring Boot and container technology integration

Tracing the evolution of these technologies reveals powerful integrations that simplify modern software development.

#2 about 2 min

Leveraging containers for reliable and scalable application deployments

Structuring standard container layers ensures consistent performance from local development through distributed production environments.

#3 about 7 min

Optimizing image builds using buildpacks and native images

Replacing manual Dockerfiles with buildpacks automates optimal layering and significantly reduces maintenance overhead.

#4 about 8 min

Simplifying local testing with Spring Boot compose integration

Connecting Spring Boot directly to compose definitions eliminates manual configuration mismatches when running local databases.

#5 about 5 min

Automating container lifecycles using Testcontainers and service connections

Running ephemeral databases via code annotations removes infrastructure setup friction during automated test execution.

#6 about 5 min

Exploring local artificial intelligence model testing using containers

Deploying localized language models through test configurations allows developers to validate features without external dependencies.

#7 about 3 min

Configuring Kubernetes liveness and readiness probes using Spring Actuator

Exposing application health status through dedicated actuator endpoints allows cluster orchestrators to correctly route traffic.

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Building Spring Boot applications with cloud native buildpacks

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Building and optimizing Docker images using Spring Boot layers

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Adopting AI tools for developer container workflows

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Introduction to building shared Spring Boot libraries

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Evolving from application containers to bootable systems

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Exploring Spring Boot, managed instances, and Project Leyden

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