Lots of interesting writeups on Java 9 this week.
Here we go…
1. Spring and Java
>> Spring Framework 5 Kotlin APIs, the functional way [spring.io]
The new Spring 5 will not only be compatible with Kotlin but actually, treat the language as a first-class citizen – which is very cool.
>> Java 9 Migration Guide: The Seven Most Common Challenges [blog.codefx.org]
The introduction of JPMS solves some problems but brings its own set of challenges. Let’s have a look at some of these.
>> Reactive Spring 5 and application design impact [spring.io]
Spring 5 definitely takes a step towards the reactive and functional approaches to building an application.
>> Loads of Small Improvements in IntelliJ IDEA 2017.2 [blog.jetbrains.com]
The newest version of IntelliJ IDEA comes with a bunch of very interesting small features.
>> Eager subscription – RxJava FAQ [nurkiewicz.com]
RxJava has some corner cases not to be ignored – this writeup deals with an on-demand eager evaluation of Flowables.
>> Write for Baeldung [www.baeldung.com\]
Last but certainly not list, if you’d like to contribute – I’m currently looking for two new authors for the site. Get in touch if you’d like to know how that works.
Also worth reading:
>> How to optimize the merge operation using update while batching with JPA and Hibernate [vladmihalcea.com]
>> Database Tools: What’s New in IntelliJ IDEA 2017.2 [blog.jetbrains.com]
>> Java Command-Line Interfaces (Part 9): parse-cmd [marxsoftware.blogspot.com]
>> Kotlintest and property based testing [java-allandsundry.com]
Webinars and presentations:
>> Java Futures: Modules and More [infoq.com]
Time to upgrade:
>> Spring Security OAuth 2.2 Released [spring.io]
>> Spring Boot 1.5.6 available now [spring.io]
>> Spring Boot 2.0.0.M3 available now [spring.io]
>> Spring Vault 1.1.0 M1 and 2.0.0 M2 available [spring.io]
>> Spring Cloud Data Flow 1.2.3 Released [spring.io]
>> GRAILS 3.3 GA RELEASED [grailsblog.objectcomputing.com]
2. Technical
>> A Dockerfile for Maven-based Github projects [blog.frankel.ch]
Docker good practices are always welcome.
>> The Top 5 Disadvantages of Not Implementing an Exception Inbox Zero Policy [blog.takipi.com]
Another interesting approach to dealing with exceptions.
We, as an industry, haven’t been doing a particularly good job working with errors and exceptions, so there’s certainly room for improvement here.
Also worth reading:
>> OIDC in Action – An OpenID Connect Primer, Part 2 of 3 [developer.okta.com]
**>> What’s in a Token? – An OpenID Connect Primer, Part 3 of 3 [**developer.okta.com]
>> Version-Based Database Migration with Liquibase – Update an Existing Database [thoughts-on-java.org]
>> Domain Models – Late Evaluation buys you better Composition [debasishg.blogspot.com]
>> IntelliJ IDEA 2017.2.1: Better Performance and Spring Run Dashboard [blog.jetbrains.com]
>> Database design using Anchor Modeling [blog.codecentric.de]
3. Musings
>> Concerns about the Blockchain Technology [techblog.bozho.net]
Blockchain technologies are getting more and more popular, but there are some challenges that will need to be faced, as the recent problems made it abundantly clear.
>> From Employable Generalist to Successful Efficiencer [daedtech.com]
An interesting case study of transitioning from a full-time employee to a one-man consulting company.
Also worth reading:
>> The Brain Problem [blog.cleancoder.com]
>> Eclipse Projects: Level Playing Field [waynebeaton.wordpress.com]
>> How I continuously hone my skills and why you should too [ontestautomation.com]
>> The Unnecessary Tool [satisfice.com]
>> What DevOps Means for Static Analysis [daedtech.com]
4. Comics
And my favorite Dilberts of the week: