Not sure you have seen it - https://www.g2.com/ They are aimed at B2B companies. So if you want to thank someone, show your support there & it will help them.
Love it or hate it, but i have a service up and running quickly, and i get all the goodies from spring framework, can just concentrate on coding and dont feel quick+dirty. As long you stay on the 'standard' path (smirk)