Link Dump #181

Let's be honest, we all need coffee and something worth reading:

1. Software Architecture
   1. Spring Cloud Microservices: Service Discovery and Tracing
      Navigate the complexities of microservices with Spring Cloud. This article provides a brief overview of service discovery and tracing, essential components for building robust and scalable microservices architectures. Learn how to implement these features using Spring Cloud's tools and libraries.
2. Software Development
   1. Why the four key metrics are essential in today’s software-driven automotive industry
      This article outlines four key metrics to help you optimize your development processes. Learn how to track lead time, deployment frequency, and other crucial indicators to deliver better automotive software, faster.
   2. Scalable federated learning at LinkedIn #PickOfTheWeek
      Discover how LinkedIn is scaling federated learning to build powerful machine learning models. This article explores their approach to training models across millions of members' devices while preserving data privacy. Learn how they've overcome the challenges of scale and heterogeneity in a real-world application.
   3. What I Discovered After Analyzing 2,500 ChatGPT Conversations
      Gain insights into how people are actually using ChatGPT. This article analyzes 2,500 real-world conversations, revealing patterns in user behavior and the types of tasks people are performing. Discover how users are leveraging ChatGPT for coding, writing, problem-solving, and more.
   4. Decreasing IntelliJ RAM Usage #PickOfTheWeek
      Improve IntelliJ's performance by reducing memory usage. This article provides actionable steps to optimize your IntelliJ setup. Learn how to adjust JVM options and manage plugins for a smoother development experience.
3. Clean Code
   1. How Long Should Functions Be? #PickOfTheWeek
      How long should your functions be? This article tackles the age-old question of function length in software development. Explore the trade-offs between brevity and readability, and learn practical guidelines for writing functions that are both concise and maintainable.
4. Testing
   1. Spring Boot Test Context Caching: The Complete Guide
      This article offers practical insights and best practices for leveraging caching to improve your test suite's performance. Discover how to troubleshoot common caching issues and fine-tune your configuration for optimal results.
5. Languages and Libraries
   1. How to Improve JVM-Based Application Startup Time? #PickOfTheWeek
      This article provides a comprehensive guide to optimizing startup times, covering various techniques from class data sharing to ahead-of-time compilation. Learn how to identify and address bottlenecks to achieve faster application launches.
6. Leadership
1. Building a Data-Driven Culture: How to Empower Teams With Insights #PickOfTheWeek
   Transform your organization with a data-driven culture. This article explores the key elements of building a culture where data informs every decision. Learn how to empower your teams with data, foster collaboration, and drive innovation through data-driven insights.

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