Stop paying for cloud vector storage. Learn how to deploy a high-performance Milvus instance via Docker and integrate it seamlessly with Spring AI 1.0.0+ to build cost-effective, private Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) applications.
December 20, 2025 · 8 min read
We explore how to bridge the gap between your private enterprise data and Large Language Models (LLMs) using Spring AI. This tutorial covers the end-to-end implementation of a RAG architecture, utilizing Pinecone as a managed cloud vector store for high-performance context retrieval.
December 18, 2025 · 9 min read
Why buy a specialized Vector DB when you already have PostgreSQL? This deep dive explores how to implement a cost-effective, production-grade RAG architecture using Spring AI’s PgvectorVectorStore, covering setup, HNSW indexing strategies, metadata filtering, and full implementation details.
December 16, 2025 · 9 min read
Stop paying for cloud vector storage. Learn how to deploy a high-performance Milvus instance via Docker and integrate it seamlessly with Spring AI 1.0.0+ to build cost-effective, private Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) applications.
December 20, 2025 · 8 min read
We explore how to bridge the gap between your private enterprise data and Large Language Models (LLMs) using Spring AI. This tutorial covers the end-to-end implementation of a RAG architecture, utilizing Pinecone as a managed cloud vector store for high-performance context retrieval.
December 18, 2025 · 9 min read
Why buy a specialized Vector DB when you already have PostgreSQL? This deep dive explores how to implement a cost-effective, production-grade RAG architecture using Spring AI’s PgvectorVectorStore, covering setup, HNSW indexing strategies, metadata filtering, and full implementation details.
December 16, 2025 · 9 min read
Selecting the right vector store is the critical architectural decision in building RAG applications. This guide compares the three market leaders—Pinecone (SaaS), Milvus (Cloud-native), and pgvector (PostgreSQL extension)—specifically through the lens of Spring AI integration, configuration, and long-term operational costs.
December 13, 2025 · 9 min read
Master the architecture of RAG in the Java ecosystem. This guide covers the theory, the Spring AI abstractions, vector database integration, and a step-by-step implementation of a document-chat system.
December 11, 2025 · 10 min read
Building AI apps is easy; testing them is hard. This guide covers the full spectrum of Spring AI testing, from mocking ChatModels with Mockito to running local inference with Testcontainers and Ollama, and solving the non-deterministic assertion problem.
December 9, 2025 · 8 min read
Integrating LLMs into production systems introduces unique instability challenges. This guide explores advanced error handling patterns in Spring AI, covering exponential backoff, circuit breakers, structured output recovery, and multi-model fallback strategies to ensure enterprise-grade reliability.
December 6, 2025 · 7 min read
Large Language Models are powerful but isolated from the real world. This tutorial bridges that gap using Spring AI Function Calling. We walk through the architecture, configuration, and code required to transform a standard chatbot into an intelligent Agent capable of executing code and retrieving live data.
November 24, 2025 · 8 min read
Moving beyond simple strings: How to engineer robust, type-safe, and secure prompts using Spring AI’s PromptTemplate and BeanOutputParser for enterprise Java applications.
November 5, 2025 · 7 min read
Master the Spring AI abstraction layer to build production-ready GenAI applications. This guide covers the full lifecycle of OpenAI integration: from basic chat completions and prompt templates to reactive streaming with Flux, generating vector embeddings, and mapping AI responses to Java Records.
October 18, 2025 · 9 min read
Mastering Spring AI requires more than just knowing the API. This guide dissects the internal architecture, from the generic Model interface to the Vector Store abstraction, empowering you to build scalable, cloud-agnostic AI solutions.
October 2, 2025 · 6 min read
The Java AI landscape has evolved into a two-horse race. This guide dissects the trade-offs between the official Spring AI project and the community-driven LangChain4j, focusing on abstraction layers, DX, and production readiness.
September 13, 2025 · 8 min read
Spring AI is a powerful library that integrates large language models (LLMs) like OpenAI, Hugging Face, and Azure OpenAI into Spring Boot applications. It simplifies LLM calls to be as intuitive as operating a database (similar to JdbcTemplate), enabling developers to quickly build intelligent features like chatbots, question-answering systems, and content generators.
September 1, 2025 · 8 min read