Java Weekly, Issue 296

Here we go…

1. Spring and Java

>> Why Clojure? [blog.cleancoder.com]

With minimal syntax and grammar, Clojure is essentially a Lisp variant for the Java ecosystem. And a personal favorite.

>> HttpClient Executors [javaspecialists.eu]

Now that HttpClient is out of incubator stage in Java 11, there are some behavioral changes to be aware of – when it comes to setting executors.

>> Introduction to Spring MVC Test Framework [petrikainulainen.net]

A quick look at the key components of the framework and how to get started with it.

>> Pollution-Free Dependency Management with Gradle [reflectoring.io]

And a good way to future-proof your Gradle build against changes to transitive dependencies. Very cool.

Also worth reading:

• >> How to map multiple JPA entities to one database table with Hibernate [vladmihalcea.com]

• >> Mapping PostgreSQL Interval to Java Duration with Hibernate [vladmihalcea.com]

• >>Vaadin 14 Simplifies Progressive Web App Development on the Java Platform [infoq.com]

• >> Exercises in Concurrent Programming Style [blog.frankel.ch]

• >> Building a Multi-Module Spring Boot Application with Gradle [reflectoring.io]

• >> The Builder Pattern – How to use it with Hibernate [thoughts-on-java.org]

Webinars and presentations:

• >> A Bootiful Podcast: Google's James Ward, Okta's Matt Raible and Grand Cloud's Ryan Knight on the Simplicity Continuum [spring.io]

• >> Full stack Angular – live coding – talk notes [kylecordes.com]

• >> Graal: How to Use the New JVM JIT Compiler in Real Life [infoq.com]

Time to upgrade:

• >> Spring Boot for Apache Geode & Pivotal GemFire 1.1.0.RELEASE & 1.2.0.M1 Released! [spring.io]

2. Technical and Musing

>> Scenarios using custom DSLs [lizkeogh.com]

A few tips for writing your own custom DSLs to implement behavior-driven testing.

>> To Find a Niche, Learn Why Your Company Pays Your Salary [daedtech.com]

No matter how you get the job done, in the end, it's all about how you're helping the company make or save money.

Also worth reading:

• >> DVC dependency management – a guide [blog.codecentric.de]

• >> Applying Netflix DevOps Patterns to Windows [medium.com]

• >> Auto-switchable multiple Git identities on one computer – Git Tricks #1 [solidsoft.com]

• >> How to use unique resource names with Terraform [advancedweb.hu]

3. Comics

>> Inexperienced Employee Advice [dilbert.com]

>> Wally Writes Fiction [dilbert.com]

>> Skipping Teambuilding [dilbert.com]

4. Pick of the Week

>> The Attention Diet [markmanson.net]

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