Denise Martinez contributed to this blog post.
In the hyper-fast-evolving landscape of software development, keeping up with the latest tools and technologies is essential for staying competitive. That’s why the recent inclusion of VMware Tanzu Spring Runtime with VMware Tanzu Application Platform is fantastic news for developers and organizations alike. This integration intends to simplify development, enhance security, and provide a wealth of enterprise features—all within a single, cohesive environment.
Understanding the components
Before delving into the power of the trio of Tanzu Application Platform, Tanzu Spring Runtime, and Spring, let’s break down these individual components.
Tanzu Application Platform is an all-encompassing, end-to-end platform solution that empowers organizations to expedite software development and deployment securely. It boasts a rich set of developer tools and a streamlined path to production. Tanzu Application Platform can also offer seamless migration options for existing applications reliant on the popular Spring Cloud microservices framework, enabling a smooth transition without imposing undue burdens on your development teams.
Spring is a versatile and comprehensive framework that extends the capabilities for Java developers to create a wide range of applications. Spring simplifies the development of enterprise software so it can be done quicker, as most of the boilerplate configuration code can be handled by the framework. Its core features, inversion of control (IoC) and dependency injection (DI), form the foundation for numerous functionalities. Spring is renowned for its flexibility and is trusted globally by millions to deliver exceptional user experiences in applications spanning various domains, from streaming TV to online shopping.
With Tanzu Spring Runtime, you gain access to 24×7 support, as well as access to commercial Spring support releases, projects for enterprise use on Kubernetes, as well as binaries for OpenJDK, Spring, and Apache Tomcat, all conveniently bundled into one unified solution. The best part? Tanzu Spring Runtime now seamlessly integrates with Tanzu Application Platform, extending its benefits to all your applications running on Tanzu Application Platform.
A powerful combination for modern development
When you combine Spring with Tanzu, magic happens. Whether it’s Tanzu Application Platform or VMware Tanzu Application Service, employing Tanzu Spring Runtime and Spring is an excellent choice.
Here’s why they work so well in unison:
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Simplified development – With Spring’s speed, simplicity, and productivity enhancements, your development teams can build applications more efficiently. Tanzu Application Platform can provide the infrastructure and tools for seamless development, allowing you to focus on creating outstanding user experiences.
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Enhanced security – Tanzu Spring Runtime enables your Spring projects to be fortified with enterprise-level security. You can rest assured knowing that your applications are backed by world-class support and access to exclusive features.
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Seamless migration – Tanzu Application Platform can simplify the migration of existing Spring Cloud-dependent applications, eliminating the stress associated with platform transitions. Components like Spring Cloud Gateway for Kubernetes and Application Configuration Service can streamline the process.
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Improved performance – Spring Boot-native compilation support on Tanzu Application Platform enhances the performance and resource efficiency of your Spring Boot 3.x (or later) applications. Native image buildpacks can streamline the staging process for deployment into Tanzu Application Platform clusters.
Experience the future of development
The modular Tanzu Application Platform joins the longstanding turnkey development environment of Tanzu Application Service, as well as the Azure Spring Apps-Enterprise tier (a SaaS-based development environment including Tanzu Spring Runtime) as a standard capability.
Incorporating Tanzu Application Platform, Tanzu Spring Runtime, and Spring into your development workflow can offer numerous benefits and competitive advantages. It’s a unified approach that can simplify development, enhances security, streamlines migration, and boosts performance. We have created several resources to help you understand how these components can transform your development process: dive deeper into Spring apps on Tanzu Application Platform, or get some hands-on experience with the developer sandbox on Tanzu Academy.
You can also learn more by watching this introductory video on using Spring on the VMware Tanzu Platform, or enjoy this Spring guide as a quick overview of Tanzu Application Platform for new users.
Embrace the future of software development with the powerful trio that is Tanzu Application Platform, Tanzu Spring Runtime, and Spring. Discover how this integration can help you build, deploy, and maintain applications with greater ease, efficiency, and security.
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