Link Dump #178

Friday, coffee, something good to read... perfect moments exist :)

1. Software Architecture
   1. The leaders' guide to cloud economics
      The cloud landscape constantly shifts, with new services and best practices continuously emerging. By embracing optimization and service migration as a continuous practice, organizations can leverage the numerous benefits the cloud offers and gain a competitive edge.
   2. Database Migrations in the Real World #PickOfTheWeek
      In this article, you'll explore the best practices, tools, and strategies for handling database migrations at scale, ensuring your systems remain robust, efficient, and adaptable.
   3. The wrong reasons to adopt microservices
      While microservices make sense for some applications, they are not a one-size-fits-all solution. Here are some of the most common yet misguided reasons for adopting the microservice architecture.
2. Software Development
   1. What is an LLM Agent
      What is an LLM Agent? Lets delve into understanding how this advanced AI system goes beyond traditional language models by enabling autonomous decision-making and seamless task execution.
   2. What developer productivity metrics actually measure
      The productivity of a knowledge worker, such as a developer, is difficult to quantify. Developers write code and submit pull requests. But a pull request is not the same as a factory worker’s widget. Nevertheless, this hasn’t stopped people from trying to measure developer productivity.
   3. Remote Event Storming Simplified: 7 Essential Practices #PickOfTheWeek
      Here are 7 fundamental practices for remote Event Storming. They will increase delegation, reduce fatigue, improve documentation, and boost autonomy for any workshop.
   4. How much faster can coding assistants really make software delivery? #PickOfTheWeek
      The claim that coding assistants can increase delivery speed by 50% is a wild overestimation. Thoughwork's tests suggest the gains are more likely 10-15%. But that’s still a significant gain, and, given the current price of coding assistants like Copilot, incredibly cost effective.
   5. The Future of Quantum Computing: What Developers Need to Know
      Quantum Computing is no longer just a theoretical concept. But what does this mean for developers? Understanding the impact of quantum computing now can give you an edge in the future of software development.
3. Languages and Libraries
   1. GraalVM vs. JVM: Is Native Image the Future of Java Applications?
      GraalVM and the JVM each have their strengths and weaknesses, making them suitable for different types of applications. As the Java ecosystem evolves, developers will have the flexibility to choose the best runtime for their specific needs.
4. Leadership
   1. 7 Qualities that Drive High-Impact Teams
      Where and how leaders should take immediate action that will have impact and add immediate value to their teams
   2. How Smart Teams Make Timely Decisions #PickOfTheWeek
      Requiring 100% agreement unnecessarily complicates path-making. Forget consensus; aim for commitment when making decisions.
5. Fun
   1. The Right Helper

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