🛠️ 2025-08-01 Tech Update Summary

🔹 Kubernetes - Kubernetes v1.34 Sneak Peek

The blog post provides a preview of the upcoming Kubernetes v1.34 release, which is scheduled for the end of August 2025. This release will not involve any removals or deprecations but will introduce several enhancements. Key features include the stabilization of Dynamic Resource Allocation (DRA), enabling ServiceAccount tokens for image pull authentication, introducing a pod replacement policy for Deployments, and providing production-ready tracing for kubelet and API Server. Additional features include new traffic distribution options for Services, support for KYAML (a safer YAML subset), and fine-grained autoscaling control with configurable tolerance for Horizontal Pod Autoscaler (HPA). These features are still under development and might change before the final release. The post encourages community involvement through various channels and suggests joining Special Interest Groups (SIGs) for those interested in contributing. 👉 Read more

🔹 Spring Boot - A Bootiful Podcast: Spring Security lead Rob Winch on Spring Security 7.0, SpringOne 2025, and more

The blog post highlights a podcast episode featuring Rob Winch, the lead of Spring Security. The discussion revolves around the new features and enhancements in the upcoming Spring Security 7.0, set to be released in November 2025. Additionally, the post promotes the SpringOne 2025 conference, encouraging readers to register for the event where more details and talks on the topic will be covered. 👉 Read more

🔹 Docker - GenAI vs. Agentic AI: What Developers Need to Know

The blog post titled “GenAI vs. Agentic AI: What Developers Need to Know” discusses the differences between Generative AI (GenAI) and a new class of AI called Agentic AI. GenAI has significantly impacted the way developers write code and create applications by focusing on content generation. In contrast, Agentic AI represents an emerging technology that goes beyond content creation. It can plan, reason, and perform multi-step actions, thus offering a novel method for developing intelligent, goal-oriented systems. This distinction between the two types of AI is crucial for developers to understand as they explore innovative ways to harness AI in their projects. 👉 Read more

🔹 Java - HTTP/3 in Java - Inside Java Newscast #96

The blog post discusses JEP 517, which proposes updating Java’s HTTP Client, initially introduced in Java 11, to support HTTP/3. This new version of the protocol offers advantages such as reduced latency, faster loading times, and decreased network congestion. Currently, approximately one-third of all websites utilize HTTP/3. The proposed API changes are minimal, with most modifications occurring internally. This update paves the way for numerous future enhancements in Java’s HTTP capabilities. 👉 Read more

🔹 Golang - The FIPS 140-3 Go Cryptographic Module

The tech blog post discusses the introduction of a built-in, native FIPS 140-3 compliant mode in the Go programming language. This enhancement allows developers using Go to adhere to the Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 140-3, which is a security standard for cryptographic modules. The update improves the security and compliance capabilities of applications developed with Go. 👉 Read more

🔹 Helm - Helm @ KubeCon + CloudNativeCon EU ‘25

The blog post announces that the Helm team will be attending KubeCon + CloudNativeCon EU ‘25 in London from April 1-4. They will be discussing the upcoming Helm 4 release and invite attendees to join conversations with Helm maintainers during talk sessions and visit their booth in the Project Pavilion. The post provides more details on Helm-related activities throughout the event. 👉 Read more