Here we go…

1. Spring and Java

>> Microservices with Spring Boot and Spring Cloud. From config server to OAuth2 server (without inMemory things — Part 2 [itnext.io]

This week’s installment shows how to build a custom auth service, with a user repository and token store backed by MongoDB.

>> Comparing JVM alternatives to JavaScript [renato.athaydes.com]

If you’re writing a front-end app and JavaScript just isn’t your cup of tea, you may ask, can we do this in Java? It’s not always a good idea but we are definitely able to!

>> Reporting Code Coverage using Maven and JaCoCo plugin [tech.asimio.net]

And a quick intro to the JaCoCo plugin, which can tell you what percentage of your code is exercised by your test suites.

Also worth reading:

Webinars and presentations:

Time to upgrade:

2. Technical and Musings

>> A beginner’s guide to database table relationships [vladmihalcea.com]

A run-down of the three basic types of entity relationships in a relational database.

>> To Multicluster, or Not to Multicluster: Inter-Cluster Communication Using a Service Mesh [infoq.com]

A close look at coordinating communication across multiple Kubernetes clusters.

>> The Rise of Hybrid Cloud: 7 Reasons Why It Might be a Better Choice [blog.overops.com]

And finally, a compelling argument for using a combination of on-premise private cloud resources and public cloud services.

Also worth reading:

3. Comics

And my favorite Dilberts of the week:

>> Be More Like Alice [dilbert.com]

>> Wally and the Management Track [dilbert.com]

>> Using Git [dilbert.com]

4. Pick of the Week

>> 5 Skills to Help You Develop Emotional Intelligence [markmanson.net]