Link Dump #68

I know the Christmas gifts are already waiting for you but there is never too much gifts so here is something from me:

1. Software Development
   
   1. How Enterprise Software Architects can Design for Sustainability
      What techniques enterprise-level software architects can use to get the most out of their technology modernization efforts?
   2. I (don't) need a hero #PickOfTheWeek
      I believe many of you know those amazing developers who are always there when you need them, who know all the answers and have great both technical and business knowledge. Don't you worry when you notice your project is driven mostly by them?
   3. The DevOps Workflow is Broken. Here’s How to Fix It #PickOfTheWeek
      According to Gartner, 90% of DevOps initiatives will fail to fully meet expectations. What is failing and what can be done about it?
2. Testing
   1. Shift Left Testing in Microservices Environments
      How shift left testing, in combination with test automation, can better enable both innovation and fast delivery of high-quality software?
   2. Introduction to Dummies
      There are multiple different test doubles and each test double helps us to solve a very specific problem. Article explains a test double called a dummy.
   3. Testing Without Mocks: A Pattern Language #PickOfTheWeek
      Pattern language describes a way of testing code without using mocks or spies. It avoids the downsides of mock-based testing, but it has tradeoffs of its own.
3. Agile
   1. Running your retrospective meetings, the right way
      The article gives an overview of conducting retrospectives efficiently.
4. Growth
   1. How to make goals come to life?
      Don’t set an arbitrary goal. Arbitrary goals, even good ones, add weight to life.
   2. What’s Holding Back Your Career Development? #PickOfTheWeek 
      Career challenges like reorganizations, layoffs, and a lack of personal fulfillment can feel like big bumps in the road, but instead of seeing them as obstacles, start to look for the opportunities.
5. Fun
   1. Taking care of business
      
   2. Season’s Greetings 2022

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