Here we go…
1. Spring and Java
A good review of lost update anomalies and how to detect them using versioned and non-versioned optimistic database locks.
In this installment in the series on Spring Boot and the Google Cloud Platform, we see how easy it is to connect to a managed MySQL database and perform some basic queries.
And for an encore, this tutorial walks us through integrating to Google Spanner using Spring Data. Very cool.
A nice write-up gives us a way to solve a problem commonly seen in legacy database code by using a transient property and two internal attributes.
In this follow-up to last week’s piece on catalog-based multitenancy, we see how schema-based multitenancy is suitable for databases that drive a clear distinction between a catalog and schema, such as PostgreSQL.
A good tutorial on creating a MySQL server using Azure Database for MySQL and connecting to it from a Wildfly-based Spring Boot app. Good stuff.
Despite the rumors, Java is still free, but be prepared to shell out big bucks if you insist on remaining on older versions and still rely on Oracle for support.
A solid resource if you simply want to run your applications on JDK 11 but don’t care about the new Jigsaw module system.
Also worth reading:
Time to upgrade:
2. Technical and Musings
Another promising series – this installment prescribes a pattern for this task as a series of steps aimed at minimizing disruptions to service consumers. A great approach.
A quick refresher course touts the merits of DI, even as many are questioning its value due to misinformation.
A study of HTTP Public Key Pinning — it may sound good at first but comes with unacceptable risks. Steer clear.
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An insightful analogy compares — wait for it — apples to oranges, where the apples are monolithic methods, and the oranges are their carefully crafted equivalents, achieved through method extraction.
A thoughtful write-up outlines some of the challenges that Agile must overcome, such as “faux agile” and the “Agile Industrial Complex”.
A fascinating look into the dynamics that influence programmer hiring practices.
Also worth reading:
3. Comics
And my favorite Dilberts of the week:
4. Pick of the Week
This week I’ve finally announced the new stuff that’s coming down the pike in my REST With Spring course – all related to Spring Boot 2 and Spring 5.1 (along with the upcoming price change):
