1. Spring and Java

>> A Comprehensive Guide to Java’s New Feature: Pattern Matching for Switch [infoq.com]

Looks like Pattern Matching is getting out of Preview for JDK 21. Exciting!

>> Docker Compose Support in Spring Boot 3.1 [spring.io]

Spring Boot now features a next-level Docker autoconfiguration.

>> Enhancing Java Concurrency with Scoped Values in JDK 21 (Preview) [infoq.com]

Feels like much safer and configurable thread locals. Cool beans.

Also worth reading:

Webinars and presentations:

Time to upgrade:

2. Technical & Musings

>> Removability over Maintainability [event-driven.io]

While you’re still looking for product-market fit, you might want to architect for removability first.

>> Why I prefer trunk-based development [foojay.io]

And how trunk-based development can increase the delivery speed significantly if your team has enough discipline.

Also worth reading:

3. Pick of the Week

An interesting resource to potentially make use of:

>> Tech Independence [sive.rs]