Here we go…
1. Spring and Java
>> Bootiful GCP: Supporting Observability with Spring Cloud GCP Stackdriver Trace (6/8) [spring.io]
>> Bootiful GCP: Use Spring Cloud GCP to Connect to Other GCP Services (7/8) [spring.io]
A brief look at distributed tracing using Spring Cloud Sleuth, and a quick example of how to consume another GCP service using either its direct Java SDK or its REST API. Very cool.
>> Stackwalking in Java with StackWalker and Stream API [4comprehension.com]
A good introduction to the JEP-259 Stack-Walking API that lets you lazily traverse stack traces using the Stream API.
>> What’s New in JUnit 5.3 [medium.com]
An overview of the latest features in JUnit 5, including parallel test execution, and finally, native support for the maven surefire and failsafe plugins.
>> Thread pool self-induced deadlocks [nurkiewicz.com]
A solid write-up about deadlocks in general, plus a scenario showing how the incorrect use of a thread pool can easily lead to deadlock.
>> Property-based Testing in Java: Stateful Testing [blog.johanneslink.net]
And, a clever approach to testing application state, in which you model expected behaviors as a finite state machine and then check whether invariants and postconditions hold. Good stuff.
Also worth reading:
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>> From Java 8 to Java 11 [blog.joda.org]
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>> JDK 12: Switch Statements/Expressions in Action [marxsoftware.blogspot.com]
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>> How to map the PostgreSQL inet type with JPA and Hibernate [vladmihalcea.com]
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>> Pushing Spring Boot 2 Docker images to Amazon ECR [tech.asimio.net]
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>> Kotlin Support in Spring Cloud Function [spring.io]
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>> JEP 342: The JVM and Spectre [marxsoftware.blogspot.com]
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>> The GraalVM frenzy [medium.com]
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>> Crafting Java policy files, a practical guide [blog.frankel.ch]
Time to upgrade:
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>> Spring Framework 5.1 RC3, 5.0.9 and 4.3.19 available now [spring.io]
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>> Spring Vault 2.1 goes RC [spring.io] and >> Spring Vault 2.0.2 released [spring.io]
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>> Spring Data Ingalls SR15 and Kay SR10 released [spring.io]
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>> Spring Security 5.1.0.RC2 Released [spring.io] and >> Spring Security 5.0.8 and 4.2.8 Released [spring.io]
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>> Spring Boot 1.5.16 [spring.io]
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>> TomEE: An Overview of the TomEE 7.1 release! [tomitribe.com]
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>> DesktopPaneFX 0.11.0 Released [andresalmiray.com]
2. Technical and Musings
>> On supporting Continuous Testing with FITR test automation (republished) [ontestautomation.com]
If you want your automated tests to be a valuable part of your CI/CD strategy, first make sure that they are focused, informative, trustworthy, and repeatable — the four pillars of continuous testing.
>> Keystone Real-time Stream Processing Platform [medium.com]
A high-level overview of the architecture and design principles of Netflix’s Keystone platform, along with some of the challenges faced in implementing a data pipeline and SPaaS at large scale.
>> Build Once, Run Anywhere: Externalize Your Configuration [reflectoring.io]
A good write-up touting the merits of decoupling configuration parameters from deployed artifacts.
Also worth reading:
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>> TomEE: Upgrading is Easy! [tomitribe.com]
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>> Dive into Git history with fugitive.vim [advancedweb.hu]
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>> Improving URL Security with Identicons [vorba.ch]
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>> IDE Support for Scripts [blog.code-cop.org]
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>> Round Earth Test Strategy [satisfice.com]
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>> Lightening the Release Review Burden [waynebeaton.wordpress.com]
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>> The Servant Leader and the Illusion of Corporate Empowerment [daedtech.com]
3. Comics
And my favorite Dilberts of the week:
>> Can’t Squeeze Blood from a Turnip [dilbert.com]
>> Thank You for Your Candor [dilbert.com]
>> Big Brother is Watching [dilbert.com]
4. Pick of the Week
>> Real Work vs. Imaginary Work [m.signalvnoise.com]