Welcome to 2020 🙂

1. Spring and Java

>> New Classes in Java 11 [blog.code-cop.org]

A categorized list of classes added in Java 11 as well as those that were removed.

>> Prototyping with JShell [advancedweb.hu]

The good, the bad, and the ugly of the JShell REPL for Java.

>> Memory Leaks in Java: A Cautionary Tale and Gentle Introduction to Preventing Memory Errors [blog.soshace.com]

And a good write-up on the common causes of memory leaks in Java and how to detect them.

Also worth reading:

Webinars and presentations:

2. Technical and Musings

>> Getting Email Sending Settings Right [techblog.bozho.net]

A few DNS records and other strategies to ensure your system-generated emails aren't blocked by SPAM filters.

Also worth reading:

3. Comics

And my favorite Dilberts of the week:

>> Not Fair [dilbert.com]

>> Pre-Meeting [dilbert.com]

>> Can You Explain [dilbert.com]

4. Pick of the Week

>> The Three Levels of Self-Awareness [markmanson.net]