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Tomcat 11 introduces support for Java Virtual Threads, bringing a major shift in how high-concurrency web applications can be built and scaled. In this video, we break down what virtual threads are, how Tomcat 11 uses them, and what this means for performance, thread management, and application design. Whether you're a Spring Boot developer, a Tomcat admin, or just exploring Java’s Project Loom features, this overview will give you a clear understanding of the benefits — and the caveats — of adopting virtual threads in production.

Keeping up with the Spring Framework and Spring Boot release schedule, where new versions come out twice a year, is a hassle for many Java teams. This video weighs the pros and cons of frequently upgrading Spring versus staying on older versions. Being on the latest version means access to new features and security updates, but is the potential instability and extra work (i.e. testing, retuning dependencies) worth it?

A Guide to P4 for Visual Studio Plugin (P4VS) | Microsoft Visual Studio Version Control Join Jackie Garcia, Principal Solution Engineer at Perforce Software, for an in-depth guide on using P4 for Visual Studio (P4VS) 2025.2. If you’ve used P4VS in the past, this new update delivers significant performance improvements: large projects load up to 15x faster, unloading is instantaneous, and freeze issues are resolved.

PHP 8.5 has officially arrived. Explore the most impactful updates coming to PHP 8.5 with Zend PHP expert Matthew Weier O’Phinney. Learn about the pipe operator and other essential new PHP 8.5 features, key deprecations, upgrade strategies, and what's next for the language.

Time’s almost up on PHP 8.1 – do you have an upgrade strategy ready? With PHP 8.1 end of life occurring on December 31, 2025, it is critical to plan your upgrade strategy now. Zend can help. In this video, we provide an expert guidance on how to update PHP, including an incremental upgrade strategy for moving from PHP 8.1 and a look at how to upgrade PHP 8.1 to 8.2 and beyond. For teams unable to upgrade before the deadline, we also go through long term support (LTS) options. Using LTS provides essential security patches and expert support to keep your applications secure and compliant.

Curious — Do you think companies are ready for the governance piece? Or are we about to learn the hard way?

From working on Halo Infinite and Age of Empires II to leading real-time research at Oscar-winning VFX studio DNEG, then founding Shiftstorm Entertainment and serving as Director of Engineering at ICVR, Luis Placid spans many creative industries. Luis joins Jase Lindgren to unpack the evolution of creative pipelines, the convergence of gaming and media pipelines, challenges re-educating artists on version control, and the power of failure as a learning tool.