🛠️ 2025-08-02 Tech Update Summary

🔹 Kubernetes - Kubernetes v1.34 Sneak Peek

The blog post provides a preview of the upcoming Kubernetes v1.34 release, expected on August 27, 2025. This release focuses on enhancements without any feature removals or deprecations. Key highlights include the stabilization of Dynamic Resource Allocation (DRA) for better device management, improved ServiceAccount token integration for image pull authentication, and a new Pod replacement policy for deployments. Additionally, it introduces production-ready tracing for kubelet and API server, new traffic distribution options for services, and support for KYAML, a safer YAML subset. The release also enhances autoscaling with configurable tolerance for Horizontal Pod Autoscaler (HPA). These features are still subject to change before the final release. The post encourages community involvement and provides links for further exploration and participation in the Kubernetes community. 👉 Read more

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

The blog post provides a summary of a podcast episode featuring Rob Winch, the lead for Spring Security. In the episode, they discuss the exciting new features and updates in the upcoming Spring Security 7.0, which is set to be released in November 2025. Additionally, they talk about their presentation at SpringOne 2025 and encourage readers to register for the event. The blog includes a link to the podcast episode and a link to register for SpringOne 2025. 👉 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 transformed the way developers create code and applications by focusing on content generation. In contrast, agentic AI introduces systems that can plan, reason, and execute multi-step actions, allowing developers to create intelligent, goal-oriented applications. This emerging AI class presents a new approach to building applications that are capable of complex decision-making and task execution. 👉 Read more

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

The blog post discusses JEP 517, which aims to update Java’s HTTP Client to support HTTP/3. This update will improve performance by reducing latency, speeding up load times, and decreasing network congestion. Currently, about one-third of websites utilize HTTP/3. The API change required is minimal, with most modifications occurring behind the scenes. This update is expected to facilitate future enhancements. 👉 Read more

🔹 Golang - The FIPS 140-3 Go Cryptographic Module

The blog post discusses the introduction of a native FIPS 140-3 compliant mode in the Go programming language. This update means that Go now includes a built-in feature that meets the Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 140-3, which is a U.S. government standard for cryptographic modules. This compliance is crucial for developers who need to adhere to strict security requirements in their software applications. The post likely details the implementation of this feature and its significance for Go users. 👉 Read more

🔹 Helm - Helm @ KubeCon + CloudNativeCon EU ‘25

The blog post announces that the Helm team will be attending KubeCon + CloudNativeCon EU 2025 in London from April 1-4. The team is preparing for the release of Helm 4 later in the year and invites attendees to engage in discussions with Helm maintainers during talk sessions and at their booth in the Project Pavilion. The post provides further details on all Helm-related activities planned for the event. 👉 Read more