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Last updated 2026-04-22

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Spring

Spring is a Java application framework ecosystem that enables developers to build highly scalable and mission-critical systems. Originally founded as SpringSource, it provides open-source frameworks such as Spring Framework, Spring Boot, and Spring Cloud to simplify enterprise Java development, with a focus on modularity, cloud-readiness, and developer productivity.

Not to be confused with Spring, Inc. (e-commerce) or Spring (media company). This entity refers to the software company behind the Spring Framework ecosystem.

Extended Facts

Legal name SpringSource
Founded 2004
Contact security@vmware.com · security
Address Palo Alto, CA, US

Relationships

People

Products

Spring Framework Core Frameworks
Spring Boot Core Frameworks
Spring Data Core Frameworks
Spring Security Core Frameworks
Spring Batch Core Frameworks
Spring Cloud Cloud & Integration
Spring Integration Cloud & Integration
Spring for Apache Kafka Cloud & Integration
Spring AMQP Cloud & Integration
Spring AI AI & Developer Tools
Spring Tools AI & Developer Tools
Spring Initializr AI & Developer Tools

Identity Triangulation

Cross-platform entity consensus: 4 independent sources

SameAs links connect this entity to its canonical presence across authoritative platforms.

Schema Record

The Schema.org JSON-LD record for this entity. Available via the open API at the endpoint below.

/api/entity/spring JSON-LD · No auth
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}