Link Dump #131

It's Friday and you read nothing so far? Time's to change it:

1. Software Architecture
   1. Mastering API-First Development: Strategies and Best Practices
      This comprehensive guide dives deep into the strategies and best practices of API-first development.
2. Software Development
   1. 90 Best Java Blogs and Websites #PickOfTheWeek
      And my blog is there - thanks to You :)
3. Clean Code
   1. Why legacy code rewrites are the hardest job in software
      A guide to decide whether to rewrite vs. renovate legacy codebase.
4. Language
   1. Java 22 and IntelliJ IDEA
      Java 22 is here, fully supported by IntelliJ IDEA 2024.1, allowing you to use these features now!
   2. Stream Gatherers in practice Part 1
      Java 22 introduces an interesting preview feature with JEP 461: Stream Gatherers, a pivotal upgrade to the Stream API. The article explores built-in gatherers and how they can be combined to construct intricate operations.
5. Agile
   1. 7 Ways to Get the Best Estimates of Story Size #PickOfTheWeek
      Estimating is not impossible but it is challenging. Instead of giving up, try these 7 things that will help your team estimate better.
6. Leadership
   1. Why software projects fail? #PickOfTheWeek
      Projects fail. It's not just about bad coding or missed deadlines. Inexperience, ego, overconfidence - all of these human traits have a huge impact.
   2. 3 challenges an introvert faces in leadership
      It may seem like introversion might hinder you in leadership. Yet, if you’re an introvert, good for you. Introverts make great leaders.
   3. The Missing Link Between Strategy and Innovation #PickOfTheWeek
      In too many companies, an innovation team is allowed to pursue its own agenda and imagine itself to be a separate island from the rest of the company. The results are always disappointing: a lot of creative ideas, but a failure to deliver meaningful growth.
7. Growth
   1. How To Develop A Habit That Will Last
      In this blog on habit formation, the author shares the principles of creating lasting good habits, overcoming bad habits, and habit development.
8. Fun
   1. Step 1 - start coding
      
   2. A Debug Log

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