Jan 6, 2025

Spring Framework 6.2 and Spring Boot 3.4

Spring Framework 6.2 and Spring Boot 3.4 were released in November 2024, bringing several improvements1:

Retained Java 17 and Jakarta EE 9 baselines

Structured logging support in Spring Boot 3.4

Enhanced container image building and actuators

Improved Docker Compose and Testcontainers integration

Upcoming Spring Framework 7 and Spring Boot 4

Juergen Hoeller, Spring Framework project lead, announced Spring Framework 7 and Spring Boot 4 for November 202513:

Will maintain Java 17 baseline but embrace JDK 25 LTS

Upgrade to Jakarta EE 11

Adoption of Kotlin 2

Migration to JSpecify for null-safety

Strategic alignment with GraalVM and Project Leyden

As of January 1, 2025, the Spring Framework ecosystem has seen several significant developments:

Spring Framework 6.2 and Spring Boot 3.4 Released

In November 2024, Broadcom released Spring Framework 6.2 and Spring Boot 3.4, maintaining the Java 17 and Jakarta EE 9 baselines. Spring Boot 3.4 introduced features such as structured logging, integration of container images with Docker Compose and Testcontainers, and enhancements in container building and actuators.

Spring Framework 7 and Spring Boot 4 Announced for 2025

Broadcom has announced plans for Spring Framework 7 and Spring Boot 4, scheduled for release in 2025. These upcoming versions will continue to support Java 17 and Jakarta EE 11, emphasizing the framework's commitment to staying current with modern Java developments.

Spring AI 1.0 Milestone 5 Released

The Spring Framework has announced the fifth milestone release of Spring AI 1.0. This release focuses on integrating artificial intelligence capabilities into Spring applications, providing developers with tools to incorporate AI functionalities seamlessly.

End-of-Life Dates

It's important to note the following end-of-life dates for Spring Framework versions5:

Spring Framework 6.1: OSS support ends August 31, 2025

Spring Framework 6.0: OSS support ended August 31, 2024

Spring Framework 5.3 (LTS): OSS support ended August 31, 2024