Here we go…
1. Spring and Java
>> Check the quality of Kotlin code [blog.frankel.ch]
Finally, static code analyzers for Kotlin are emerging – let’s hope they will be production-ready soon.
>> Update and FAQ on the Java SE Release Cadence [blogs.oracle.com]
New Java releases cause a lot of confusion – this FAQ definitely helps clear things out.
>> Effective Java Microservices Require Effective Java [e4developer.com]
Microservices are hard – and so, it’s always a good idea to keep your day-to-day Java game high.
Also worth reading:
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>> Java EE Survey 2018 – results [arjan-tijms.omnifaces.org]
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>> Property-based Testing in Java – The Importance of Being Shrunk [blog.johanneslink.net]
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>> How to synchronize bidirectional entity associations with JPA and Hibernate [vladmihalcea.com]
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>> Copying current request information into Feign interceptor with Hystrix enabled [blog.arnoldgalovics.com]
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>> 10 Tips to Become a Better Java Developer in 2018 [javarevisited.blogspot.com]
Webinars and presentations:
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>> Debugging Serverless for Cloud [infoq.com]
Time to upgrade:
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>> Spring Cloud Task 2.0.0.RELEASE is now available [spring.io]
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>> Spring Framework 4.3.17 and 5.0.6 available now [spring.io]
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>> Spring Data Ingalls SR12 and Kay SR7 released [spring.io]
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>> IntelliJ IDEA 2018.1.3 is released! [blog.jetbrains.com]
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>> Spring Security 5.0.5 Released [spring.io] and >> Spring Security 4.2.6 Released [spring.io]
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>> Spring Security OAuth 2.3.3, 2.2.2, 2.1.2, 2.0.15 Released [spring.io]
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>> Spring Session Apple SR2 [spring.io]
2. Technical and Musings
>> Stages [richardstartin.uk]
A very cool insight into the development of the batch iteration for Java.
>> How to Save a Fortune On Cloud Infrastructure [builttoadapt.io]
Some interesting ideas for optimizing the cost of your cloud infrastructure 
Also worth reading:
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>> Google Cloud Natural Language API [blog.codecentric.de]
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>> Website vulnerability scanning with ZAP [blog.scottlogic.com]
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>> Craftsman, Craftswoman, Craftsperson [blog.cleancoder.com]
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>> Bad Software Is Our Fault [techblog.bozho.net]
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>> Announcing Stack Overflow for Teams [joelonsoftware.com]
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>> How to Avoid the Standard Corporate Hiring Process [daedtech.com]
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>> Are interruptions really worse for programmers than for other knowledge workers? [dev.to]
3. Comics
And my favorite Dilberts of the week: