Spring - Your Next Java Micro-Framework

Explore how Spring Boot can serve as a micro-framework in Java development during this 35-minute conference talk from Spring I/O Bridge. Discover techniques to reduce runtime footprint and simplify code without abandoning Spring Boot's familiar ecosystem. Learn to balance simplicity with productivity, improve runtime efficiency, reduce image size and memory footprint, and decrease startup time. Dive into topics such as native image support, local development practices, functional bean registration, functional routing, and manual configuration import. Access the accompanying GitHub repository for hands-on examples and resources to enhance your understanding of Spring as a micro-framework solution.