Link Dump #180

Friday, coffee, something to read - couldn't be better :)

1. #BookOfTheMonth
   Refactoring: Improving the Design of Existing Code
   
   
2. Software Architecture
   1. Title Launch Observability at Netflix Scale
      Explore how Netflix masters title launch observability. This article provides insights into their monitoring and alerting systems, crucial for delivering content to a global audience. Learn how Netflix uses data-driven approaches to ensure a smooth and reliable streaming experience.
   2. Flink AI: Hands-On FEDERATED_SEARCH()
      Discover how to build powerful AI applications with Flink and federated search. This article explores how to implement Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) using Flink for real-time data processing and integration. Learn how to connect to diverse data sources and build AI systems that provide accurate and up-to-date information.
3. Software Development
   1. AI in Software Development: Productivity at the Cost of Code Quality? #PickOfTheWeek
      Is AI boosting productivity at the expense of code quality? This article explores the potential trade-offs of using AI coding assistants. Learn about a study that suggests AI-generated code may lead to increased code churn and technical debt, resembling the work of a short-term developer.
   2. Kafka Message Acknowledgement Options
      This article dives into the different acknowledgement options available in Kafka, crucial for guaranteeing message delivery. Learn how to configure your Kafka consumers to handle various scenarios, from at-most-once to exactly-once delivery semantics, and understand the trade-offs involved.
4. Language and Libraries
   1. Building High-Performance APIs with Java and gRPC
      This article explains how gRPC, a high-performance framework based on HTTP/2, can significantly improve your API's efficiency. Discover its benefits over HTTP/JSON, including faster serialization, streaming capabilities, and code generation for endpoints.
5. Testing
   1. Beyond launch metrics: Two case studies in crafting A/B tests #PickOfTheWeek
      This article offers practical guidance on designing experiments that go beyond surface-level metrics. Explore two real-world case studies and learn how to create tests that provide meaningful data for product decisions and continuous improvement.
6. Leadership
   1. How leaders strangle engagement
      Uncover the secrets to boosting employee engagement. This article explores how leaders can unintentionally decrease engagement, and how to start increasing it. Discover how autonomy, relationships, and skill building are key to a motivated team.
   2. Plan for Certainty or Flexibility?
      Navigate the planning paradox: certainty vs. flexibility. This article explores the tension between rigid planning and adaptable strategies in today's dynamic environment
   3. Drive data and AI success with Team Topologies and Data Mesh #PickOfTheWeek
      This article explains how Team Topologies and Data Mesh work together to create agile and scalable data architectures. Learn how to empower data product teams, reduce data bottlenecks, and improve data delivery speed.
7. Fun
   1. More Good Programming Quotes

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