Here we go…

1. Spring and Java

>> Bootiful Azure: Taking Your First Steps with Microsoft Azure (1/6) [spring.io] and >> Bootiful Azure: SQL-based data access with Microsoft SQL Server (2/6) [spring.io]

A three-week series on integrating Spring Boot with Microsoft Azure kicks off. Really exciting stuff.

>> Deploying a simple Spring Boot with MySQL app to AWS using Elastic Beanstalk [blog.arnoldgalovics.com]

A step-by-step tutorial that guides you through deploying and configuring a simple, full-stack Spring Boot app.

>> How to map a PostgreSQL HStore entity property with JPA and Hibernate [vladmihalcea.com]

Good write-up on mapping a set of key-value pairs in a PostgreSQL HStore to a Java Map using hibernate-types.

>> Purifying the API Surface Area [blog.vavr.io]

And an in-depth look at the evolution of Vavr 1.0 from the author himself.

Also worth reading:

Webinars and presentations:

Time to upgrade:

2. Technical and Musings

>> Running Tests With TestProject [petrikainulainen.net]

A walkthrough of setting up a new project, adding tests, and executing them, both individually and in groups called “jobs”. Very cool.

>> Introduction to contract testing – pt.1 [blog.scottlogic.com]

A thorough review of the terminology of contract testing, suitable use cases, and what it does and doesn't deliver.

>> Custom resources in CloudFormation templates: Lessons learned [advancedweb.hu]

And a handful of tips that can help you avoid common pitfalls encountered when implementing custom resources in CloudFormation.

Also worth reading:

3. Comics

And my favorite Dilberts of the week:

>> AI is Stupid for an Hour [dilbert.com]

>> Twizzle the Flurm [dilbert.com]

>> An Apple a Day [dilbert.com]

4. Pick of the Week

>> A Wake-Up Call For Tech Managers [medium.com]