Link Dump #179

May your coffee be strong, and your reading list long! 

1. Software Architecture
   1. A Distributed State of Mind: Event-Driven Multi-Agent Systems #PickOfTheWeek
      Multi-agent systems are redefining what’s possible in AI. But to realize their full potential, we must overcome challenges like scalability, fault tolerance, and real-time decision-making. Event-driven design offers a clear path forward.
   2. Zero-Trust Architecture: Best Practices
      While the journey to Zero-Trust may be complex, the benefits of reduced risk, improved compliance, and enhanced resilience make it a worthwhile investment.
2. Software Development
   1. Low-code and no-code platforms: a strategic guide
      Here’s the real deal behind low-code/no-code platforms – the good, the bad, and the techy. Find out when they work best and when they might not meet your needs, according to software experts.
   2. How to Add Partitions to an Existing Topic in Kafka
      Kafka is an extremely popular messaging queue with lots of features. There may come a scenario where we need to increase the number of partitions inside a topic. In this tutorial, you’re going to learn how to achieve this particular scenario.
   3. The importance of flow state for developers #PickOfTheWeek
      In this article, the author explains the concept of flow state and explores why it’s important. He describes the obstacles to this state and discusses what you can do to increase opportunities for flow.
3. Languages and Libraries
   1. Hibernate Envers – Extending Revision Info with Custom Fields
      Hibernate Envers provides automatic auditing of entity changes in Hibernate-based applications. Let's delve into understanding Java Hibernate Envers and how it helps in extending revision metadata with custom fields for better auditing.
4. Agile
   1. Agile & Multitasking: Escape the Busyness Trap to Get More Done #PickOfTheWeek
      The most highly productive teams are those that can bring an intense focus to their work. Not only do they work exclusively on what’s most important, they understand that to optimize their throughput they must minimize the number of different things they work on at any one time.
5. Communication
   1. The Myth of the Non-Creative Communicator
      You want to change someone’s mind. How do you help them see what you see? Relying only on your facts is a mistake. If you’re not careful, your facts may become like wasted water pouring from an open faucet, spilling over the edges of your listener’s mind.

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