Link Dump #166

Only month left till the end of 2024. That means you still have plenty of time to read something amazing this year!

1. Software Architecture
   1. Mastering Spring Cloud: Building Robust Microservices Architectures
      In this article, the author explores the core features of Spring Cloud, demonstrates their use in microservices, and highlights best practices for building resilient systems.
2. Software Development
   1. Learning in the Forest
      How and why do high quality environments emphasize learning over production?
   2. Real-Time Insights for Airlines with Complex Event Processing #PickOfTheWeek
      Complex Event Processing offers a scalable, real-time solution to many of the challenges facing the airline industry. By enabling immediate insights into flight delays, security incidents, and ground operations, CEP empowers airlines to optimize performance, drive cost savings, reduce risks, and deliver a better user experience for all passengers.
   3. How to manage technical debt
      In this article, the author discusses practical approaches to address technical debt while ensuring product development doesn't stop.
3. Testing
   1. Fuzz Testing in Java: A Beginner’s Guide to Security
      Fuzz testing offers a unique opportunity to identify edge-case errors, fortify security, and build robust systems. In this guide, you'll explore what fuzz testing is, why it’s critical for applications, and how you can start leveraging it effectively.
   2. What is a Bug Bash?
      Bug Bash is a great way to perform exploratory testing. It brings in people with different experiences and different teams. Learn what the Bug Bash is and how to kick it off in your organization.
   3. Objective-Based Testing: Transforming Test Design With Natural Language Prompts #PickOfTheWeek
      Objective-based testing is a fundamental reimagining of how we approach software quality assurance. By starting with clear, user-focused objectives, we can create comprehensive and adaptable test suites.
4. Leadership
   1. Breakpoint #PickOfTheWeek
      Learn why it is crucial to identify breakpoints and what is the best moment to do it.
5. Agile
   1. How to Scale Scrum to Larger Projects
      Although Scrum was traditionally considered applicable only to small teams and startups, large organizations can also leverage the advantages of this methodology by scaling Scrum. Frameworks such as Scrum of Scrums, NEXUS, LeSS and SAFe are aimed to assist a company with this task.
6. Communication
   1. The Seven Frequencies of Communication #PickOfTheWeek
      The goal of communication is connection, and when you hear and respond to the frequency of others, they feel heard and understood.
7. Self-development
   1. You’re Not Failing—You’re Growing!
      Just experiencing failure won’t automatically make you a better person. You must be intentional about it. Only then will you truly transform setbacks into stepping stones to success
8. Fun
   1. Documentation by Sticky Note

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