1. Spring and Java

>> JEP 431: Sequenced Collections [openjdk.org]

New interfaces for collections with a defined order in Java, providing uniform APIs for accessing first and last elements. Very cool.

>> Embracing Virtual Threads [spring.io]

Spring embraces project loom is Spring ready for Loom, and will it benefit our own projects? I think so.

>> Create better Criteria queries with Blaze persistence [thorben-janssen.com]

And, let’s explore Blaze persistence Criteria features: define queries dynamically at runtime, better readability, and easier to write.

Also worth reading:

Webinars and presentations:

Time to upgrade:

2. Technical & Musings

>> Apache InLong: Integration Framework for Massive Data [infoq.com]

Meet InLong, managing the entire data life cycle from data collection to landing while providing different processing modules.

>> Shift Left Approach for API Standardization [infoq.com]

Finally, an interesting journey into API standardization: approaches to increase efficiency in the development and testing process of API development.

Also worth reading:

3. Comics

>> All Hands Meeting [dilbert.com]

>> Explain Technical Problem [dilbert.com]

>> Abundance Mindset [dilbert.com]

4. Pick of the Week

>> Diving Deeper with Lightrun [baeldung.com]