The latest version of Spring Boot is 3.2.0

Spring Boot 3.2.0 Release Date :

What's new in Spring Boot 3.2.0

In this article, we begin exploring some exciting new features and enhancements in Spring Boot latest version

Performance and Scalability

• Support for Virtual Threads: Reactive development is encouraged by default for improved performance and handling of demanding workloads.
• Reactive by Default: With Project Loom integration improved responsiveness and resource utilization.
• Initial JVM Checkpoint/Restore Support (Project CRaC): Allows for quicker restarts and increased application resiliency.

Cloud and Platform Improvements::

• SSL Bundle Reloading: Allows for the dynamic updating of trust material for secure connections.
• Improved Cloud Integration: More effective deployment and administration across many cloud platforms.

Development Enhancements:

• RestClient Support: Provides a new functional-style HTTP API similar to WebClient.
• Support for JdbcClient: Database interactions are simplified with JdbcClient
• Improved Nested Jar Handling: Gives you more control over bundled dependencies.
• Logging Correlation IDs: Improves application debugging and tracing with Logging Correlation IDs.

Observability and Monitoring:

• OTLP Tracing Endpoint: Makes it easier to integrate with distributed tracing systems.
• Micrometer Enhancements: Makes metrics gathering and monitoring easier.
• Improved Nested Jar Handling: Gives you more control over bundled dependencies.
• Logging Correlation IDs: Improves application debugging and tracing with Logging Correlation IDs.

Other Noteworthy Additions:

• Jetty 12 Support: Includes the most recent iteration of the well-known web server.
• Kotlin 1.9.0 and Gradle: Utilizes the most recent iterations of important development tools.
• Docker Image Building Improvements: Makes developing and implementing containerized apps easier.
• Numerous Dependency Upgrades: Updates to core libraries for security and stability are included.