Java Weekly, Issue 349

1. Spring and Java

>> Composite Repositories – Extend your Spring Data JPA Repository [thorben-janssen.com]

When derived queries come up short: enriching and extending Spring Data JPA repositories with custom and complex queries.

>> Heap Snapshotting [inside.java]

Meet Heap Snapshotting: an approach to reduce the startup time of JVM applications.

>> Spring Boot Test Slices Overview and Usage [rieckpil.de]

Testing one layer without involving others: an in-depth guide on testing application slices in Spring Boot.

Also worth reading:

• >> Java in 2020 [blogs.oracle.com]
• >> SpringOne 2020 is about to start [springone.io]
• >> Finalizing in JDK 16 – Pattern matching for instanceof [openjdk.java.net]
• >> Four Billion Changes [javaspecialists.eu]
• >> Reading from a file and writing to MongoDB with Spring Cloud Stream [spring.io]
• >> New LiveRecorder for Java Enables Software Failure Replay [infoq.com]

Webinars and presentations:

• >> A Bootiful Podcast: On Messaging in Spring, Spring Cloud Stream App Starters and More [spring.io]

Time to upgrade:

• >> Hibernate ORM 5.4.21.Final released [in.relation.to]
• >> Spring Cloud Hoxton.SR8 has been released [spring.io]

2. Technical

>> GitHub Actions and Maven releases [blog.frankel.ch]

Releasing Maven artifacts via GitHub actions: Covering distribution and release management, authentication, and GitHub integration.

Also worth reading:

• >> Singular Update Queue [martinfowler.com]
• >> PostgreSQL audit logging using triggers [vladmihalcea.com]
• >> A Service-Level What? [tanzu.vmware.com]
• >> REST: Retrieving resources [mscharhag.com]
• >> TDD a UI with Fast Tests [blog.code-cop.org]
• >> AWS IAM basics: Identity-based, and Resource-based policies [advancedweb.hu]
• >> Bulk vs Individual Compression [techblog.bozho.net]
• >> Snyk Releases Enhanced Vulnerability Prioritization Features [infoq.com]

3. Musings

>> Audio-video setup for meetings and videos [kylecordes.com]

Getting ready for a technical talk or daily meeting? Here are some useful tips to make the most of video calls.

Also worth reading:

• >> Microservices for Life [blog.scottlogic.com]
• >> RFC8890: The Internet is for End Users [mnot.net]
• >> Deployed To Production Is Not Enough [henrikwarne.com]
• >> Subtle signs that you just got hired in the wrong IT company [blog.codepipes.com]
• >> Positioning for Newbie Feelancers: The Ugly, The Bad, and the Good [daedtech.com]
• >> Cynicism and burnout in Information Technology [blog.codecentric.de]

4. Comics

And my favorite Dilberts of the week:

>> No More Id Badges [dilbert.com]

>> Word Salad [dilbert.com]

>> Not a Monopoly [dilbert.com]

5. Pick of the Week

>> The Levels of Eye Contact [markmanson.net]

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