Save My Seat
The biggest risk in maintaining legacy Spring applications isn’t always in the code you wrote — it’s in the dependencies you inherited. Hidden deep in your build files, these libraries can make or break your application’s ability to stay secure and up to date.
In this webinar, OpenLogic Spring experts will unpack the often-overlooked reality of dependency management in end-of-life (EOL) Spring environments. You’ll hear how transitive dependencies, deprecated APIs, and shifting namespaces complicate migration paths — and how enterprises can regain control without breaking their applications.
We’ll explore:
- How Spring’s rapid evolution and Java version alignment impact your dependency graph
- The ripple effect of transitive dependencies on application security and supportability
- Strategies to audit, govern, and stabilize your dependency ecosystem
- How long-term support (LTS) can provide security updates and maintain compatibility even after EOL
Whether you’re supporting EOL Spring Framework or Spring Boot or have a migration on the horizon, this session will help you see beyond the surface code to ensure the stability of your Spring applications.
Presenters
Tim Carroll
Tim Carroll is a senior leader at Perforce Software, influencing product development and guiding innovation across the portfolio, including OpenLogic, Zend, SourcePro, IMSL, Akana, and Gliffy brands. He brings more than 25 years of experience in software development, including over a decade as Director of Software Development at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Throughout his career, Tim has focused on promoting open source adoption and strategy. He was a founding member and served for 10 years on the Board of Directors of the Apereo Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the use of open source in higher education. He also helped establish the Java Special Interest Group (JASIG) project incubation process and oversight group, which was later adopted and implemented at Apereo. Tim has written and presented on topics ranging from Hadoop administration and Linux migration strategies to open source lifecycle management and governance. He is particularly motivated by providing software solutions that enable people to look beyond solved problems, and mobilizing resources to overcome new interesting obstacles.
William Crowell
Bill is a seasoned technology leader with nearly 30 years of experience across diverse software roles. As an outspoken free software evangelist, he has dedicated his career to advancing the adoption of open source solutions while delivering enterprise-grade results and contributing to customer education.
Over the years, Bill has built a strong track record in:
- Database Management & Optimization – guiding organizations in designing, implementing, and scaling resilient data systems.
- Integration & Middleware Solutions – enabling seamless connectivity between heterogeneous platforms and applications.
- Enterprise Architecture – providing strategic oversight, designing scalable systems, and aligning technology with business goals.
- Technical Leadership & Mentorship – cultivating engineering excellence, coaching teams, and fostering innovation through collaboration.
Bill is known for combining deep technical expertise with a passion for knowledge sharing. He frequently engages in customer education initiatives, advocating for open source adoption, contributing to the open source community, and equipping both enterprises and individuals with the tools to succeed in a modern software ecosystem. He has been invited to speak at open source conferences including All Things Open, where he recently gave a presentation on Tomcat 11.
In his current role as Senior Enterprise Architect at Perforce OpenLogic, Bill helps enterprises navigate complex technology challenges by architecting solutions rooted in open-source best practices, technical strategy, and sustainable innovation.
Rahul Gupta
Prior to joining the Developer Tool Business Unit at Perforce in 2021, Rahul previously worked as a Software Architect for organizations including New York State Office of Information Technology Services (NYS ITS), IBM, AT&T, and Siemens Corporate Research. His areas of expertise include Java and API management.