1. Spring and Java

>> Spring Security – Lambda DSL [spring.io]

The new configuration style, introduced with Spring Security 5.2, will look familiar if you’ve used the DSL for Spring Cloud Gateway or Spring Integration.

>> Configuring JDBC in TomEE [tomitribe.com]

A good write-up that shows how to configure a JDBC data source server-wide or for a specific web app.

>> Securing EJBs with SSL on Wildfly 18 [codemonkeyism.co.uk]

And a quick guide to configuring SSL for EJB connections using Elytron, Wildfly’s new security framework.

Also worth reading:

Webinars and presentations:

Time to upgrade:

2. Technical and Musings

>> 5 Things I’ve Learned in 20 Years of Programming [daedtech.com]

A collection of valuable lessons learned by a seasoned software professional.

>> There’s no such thing as CI/CD! [blog.frankel.ch]

A really good point – getting the base terms right is always important.

Also worth reading:

3. Comics

And my favorite Dilberts of the week:

>> Software Specs [dilbert.com]

>> Feeling Loyal [dilbert.com]

>> Conference Call [dilbert.com]

4. Pick of the Week