Beginning with version 3.2, Spring Framework JAR files such as spring-core, spring-context, and spring-webmvc no longer contain MANIFEST.MF files with OSGi metadata. Likewise, builds are not automatically promoted to the SpringSource EBR. To ensure that OSGi users are able to upgrade to Spring Framework 3.2, SpringSource will create and publish bundles for Spring Framework 3.2 GA to the EBR in a separate process shortly following the GA release. At least one 3.2 milestone or release candidate will also be published such that the community can validate the OSGi metadata prior to going GA. Note that any future releases in the Spring Framework 3.1.x line will continue to contain OSGi metadata and will be published immediately to the EBR as per usual. Interested users may want to place a watch on SPR-8903 to be notified of further updates, e.g. when Spring Framework 3.2 bundles are published to the EBR.

We are glad to announce that we will host a FREE conference about Spring and Hadoop on Friday August 30th in downtown Singapore from 6 to 8 PM.

Spring best practices: from Spring Petclinic to Spring Data Hadoop

Michael Isvy joined SpringSource (the company behind Spring, now part of Pivotal) in 2008. He has, since then, taught Spring to more than 1000 students in 10 different countries. He has presented on Spring at numerous conferences and is an active technical blogger on the SpringSource blog. Michael holds the position of Education Manager for the Asia-Pacific region at SpringSource…

If you are a Java developer looking to increase your Spring knowledge, Spring Training by Pivotal is the place to start. We are providing several Spring trainings across the globe closely connected to your needs as a professional developer. This month we provide the new 4-day Groovy & Grails class in Boston, MA. SpringSource has also started offering new Hibernate with Spring Classes in the Bay Area, Germany, London (GB) and the United States (Online Courses)

The complete Spring training schedule for September, 2013 can be found below:

Step 1: Core Spring

Americas

• September 03 - 06: Core Spring in Dallas, TX
• September 10 - 13: Core Spring in Washington, DC
• September 10 - 13: Core Spring in Los Angeles, CA
• September 17 - 20: Core Spring Live Online in the United States
• September 17 - 20: Core Spring in Phoenix, AZ
• September 17 - 20: Core Spring in Sacramento, CA
• September 17 - 20: Core Spring in San Francisco, CA
• September 17 - 20: Core Spring in San Jose, CA
• September 17 - 20: Core Spring in Seattle, WA
• September 17 - 20: Core Spring in Phoenix, AZ
• September 24 - 27: Core Spring in San Diego, CA
• September 24 - 27: Core Spring in Stamford, CT
• September 24 - 27: Core Spring in Orlando, FL

Asia Pacific

• September 02 - 05: Core Spring in Bangalore, India
• September 09 - 12: Core Spring in Hong Kong, Hong Kong
• September 17 - 20: Core Spring in Singapore, Singapore
• September 25 - 28: Core Spring in New Delhi, India

Europe, Middle East & Africa

• September 03 - 06: Core Spring in Prague, Czech Republic
• September 03 - 06: Core Spring Amsterdam, Netherlands
• September 09 - 12: Core Spring in Paris, France
• September 09 - 12: Core Spring in München, Germany
• September 10 - 13: Core Spring in Wien, Austria
• September 10 - 13: Core Spring in Brussels, Belgium
• September 10 - 13: Core Spring in Moscow, Russia
• September 10 - 13: Core Spring in Stockholm, Sweden
• September 10 - 13: Core Spring in Zürich, Switzerland
• September 16 - 19: Core Spring in London, United Kingdom
• September 17 - 20: Core Spring in Zagreb, Croatia
• September 17 - 20: Core Spring Live Online in Europe
• September 23 - 26: Core Spring in München, Germany
• September 24 - 27: Core Spring in Oslo, Norway
• September 24 - 27: Core Spring in Madrid, Spain

Step 2: Spring Web / Enterprise Integration with Spring / Hibernate with Spring

Americas

• September 03 - 06: Enterprise Integration with Spring in Boston, MA
• September 14 - 22: Enterprise Integration with Spring Live Online in South America
• September 17 - 20: Enterprise Integration with Spring Live Online in the United States
• September 24 - 26: Hibernate with Spring Live Online in the United States
• September 24 - 26: Hibernate with Spring in Phoenix, AZ
• September 24 - 26: Hibernate with Spring in Sacramento, CA
• September 24 - 26: Hibernate with Spring in San Francisco, CA
• September 24 - 26: Hibernate with Spring in San Jose, CA

Asia Pacific

• September 02 - 05: Enterprise Integration with Spring in Sydney, Australia

Europe, Middle East & Africa

• September 03 - 06: Enterprise Integration with Spring Live Online in Europe
• September 10 - 13: Enterprise Integration with Spring in Amsterdam, Netherlands
• September 17 - 20: Enterprise Integration with Spring in Dublin, Ireland
• September 24 - 27: Enterprise Integration with Spring in Wien, Austria
• September 24 - 27: Enterprise Integration with Spring in München, Germany
• September 24 - 27: Enterprise Integration with Spring in Zürich, Switzerland
• September 04 - 06: Hibernate with Spring in Berlin, Germany
• September 23 - 25: Hibernate with Spring in London, United Kingdom
• September 30 - October 02: Hibernate with Spring in Wien, Austria
• September 30 - October 02: Hibernate with Spring in München, Germany
• September 30 - October 02: Hibernate with Spring in Zürich, Switzerland

If you cannot find a professional training near you, you can always request an onsite SpringSource training

Speakers: Mattias Severson & Johan Haleby, Jayway Inc You've probably heard the buzz about functional programming and you may have glanced at the new Lambda features in Java 8. What is less known is that it's actually possible to leverage some of the functional-style techniques even in older Java versions. This means that you can program in a functional style, even if your organization has not updated to Java 8. In this session, you'll learn about real-world experiences with functional frameworks such as LamdaJ, Functional Java and Guava. What should you consider before adopting them? How do they compare against one another? If you are stuck with a legacy Java version and want to be prepared for the functional future of Java 8, make sure to attend this session.

About the speakers

Mattias Severson, Jayway, Inc

With a background in the hardware and embedded area, Mattias has shifted his focus to Java and the enterprise domain. He is a clean code proponent who appreciates Test Driven Development and Agile methodologies. Mattias has experience from many different environments, including everything between big server solutions for multinational companies down to flashing LEDs by using small micro controllers. He is curious, open-minded and believes in continuous improvement on all levels.

Johan Haleby, Jayway, Inc

Johan Haleby is a Swedish developer, speaker, and writer with a profound interest in software engineering and testability in particular. He has founded and contributed to numerous open source projects such as PowerMock, REST Assured and Awaitility and has spoken at several conferences and user groups such as Öredev and Devoxx.

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