1. Spring and Java

>> The best way to hide the JPA entity identifier [vladmihalcea.com]

Cryptography might be the best way to hide the JPA entity identifier from the end users of our application. Interesting.

>> Spring Data JDBC – How To Maintain Your Database Schema [spring.io]

A new flexible and powerful approach in Spring Data JDBC to generate database migrations from your domain mode.

>> Exploring File Storage Solutions in Spring Boot: Database, Local Systems, Cloud Services, and Beyond [foojay.io]

And, how to store files in a database in Spring Boot applications — also evaluating some alternatives.

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2. Technical & Musings

>> Strategic Directions supporting the people [martinfowler.com]

Maybe a hot take: Digital transformation is less about technology, and more about people! Exploring some strategies here. Always good stuff.

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3. Pick of the Week

>> Becoming a dramatically better programmer [henrystanley.com]