1. Spring and Java

>> Java 20: A Sneak Peek on the Panama FFM API (Second Preview) [minborgsjavapot.blogspot.com]

A closer look at some of the improvements in the new preview version of FFM API in Java 20. Yes, 20 🙂

>> AWS Lambda SnapStart Accelerates Java Functions [infoq.com]

AWS announced an update to its FaaS offering AWS Lambda with the Lambda SnapStart feature, reducing cold starts for Java Functions.

>> When to Use jOOQ and When to Use Native SQL [blog.jooq.org]

And some pros and cons of using native queries vs using jOOQ type-safe queries in a project.

Also worth reading:

Webinars and presentations:

Time to upgrade:

2. Technical & Musings

>> The best UUID type for a database Primary Key [vladmihalcea.com]

Why UUIDs are not good ideas for primary keys and how Time-Sorted Unique Identifiers can be good alternatives. An interesting read.

>> Dependency Injection and Inversion of Control [reflectoring.io]

And a practical guide on how to apply IoC/DI principles to everyday projects.

Also worth reading:

3. Comics

>> CEO Fixes His Problem [dilbert.com]

>> Dogber Pr Firm Helps With Phones [dilbert.com]

>> Exploding Phones [dilbert.com]

4. Pick of the Week

And, the Developer Nation survey is back and running now, along with a bunch of interesting prizes 🙂 :

>> Developer Nation Survey