1. Spring and Java

>> Composite Repositories – Extend your Spring Data JPA Repository [thorben-janssen.com]

When derived queries come up short: enriching and extending Spring Data JPA repositories with custom and complex queries.

>> Heap Snapshotting [inside.java]

Meet Heap Snapshotting: an approach to reduce the startup time of JVM applications.

>> Spring Boot Test Slices Overview and Usage [rieckpil.de]

Testing one layer without involving others: an in-depth guide on testing application slices in Spring Boot.

Also worth reading:

Webinars and presentations:

Time to upgrade:

2. Technical

>> GitHub Actions and Maven releases [blog.frankel.ch]

Releasing Maven artifacts via GitHub actions: Covering distribution and release management, authentication, and GitHub integration.

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3. Musings

>> Audio-video setup for meetings and videos [kylecordes.com]

Getting ready for a technical talk or daily meeting? Here are some useful tips to make the most of video calls.

Also worth reading:

4. Comics

And my favorite Dilberts of the week:

>> No More Id Badges [dilbert.com]

>> Word Salad [dilbert.com]

>> Not a Monopoly [dilbert.com]

5. Pick of the Week

>> The Levels of Eye Contact [markmanson.net]