Bootiful Kotlin
Explore the synergy between Spring Boot and Kotlin in this comprehensive talk by Josh Long, Spring Developer Advocate and Java Champion. Dive into the productivity-enhancing features of Kotlin that complement Spring Boot's convention-over-configuration approach, making JVM application development both efficient and enjoyable. Learn how these two powerful technologies work together to address common functional and non-functional requirements, enabling faster and safer paths to production. Discover Kotlin's ability to create leaner, cleaner code that matches Spring Boot's elegance. Gain insights into the collaborative efforts of the Spring and Kotlin teams to ensure a seamless, first-class experience for developers. Cover essential topics including Kotlin basics, inline functions, JDBC applications, functional bean definitions, and HTTP endpoints. Whether you're a seasoned Spring developer or new to Kotlin, this talk offers valuable knowledge to enhance your development skills and streamline your journey to building robust, production-ready applications. Read more