Link Dump #182

Friday, coffee, reading, weekend:

1. Software Development
   1. Think the customer is always right? Think again #PickOfTheWeek
      This article examines the importance of customer feedback, but also the need to consider other factors. Learn how to make informed product decisions that go beyond simply following every customer request.
   2. Remote Event Storming: Your Step-by-Step Preparation Guide
      Unlock the power of remote collaboration with Event Storming. Learn how to leverage online tools, overcome common challenges, and facilitate collaborative modeling from anywhere
   3. Event Sourcing 101: When to Use and How to Avoid Pitfalls #PickOfTheWeek
      Thinking about using Event Sourcing? Discover the benefits and drawbacks of Event Sourcing, and learn how to avoid common mistakes during implementation.
2. Code Quality
   1. Getting Started with TDD: A Practical Guide to Beginning a Lasting Practice #PickOfTheWeek
      Jumpstart your Test-Driven Development (TDD) journey with this practical guide. Learn the fundamental principles, understand the red-green-refactor cycle, and discover how to write effective tests that drive your development process.
3. Testing
   1. How to Test Spring Boot Web Controller the Right Way
      This article provides a comprehensive guide to writing effective and maintainable tests. Learn the best practices for isolating your controllers and ensuring your APIs behave as expected.
4. Languages and Libraries
   1. Inside JDK 24: Understanding Ahead-of-Time Class Loading & Linking
      Dive into the inner workings of JDK 24 and discover how ahead-of-time (AOT) class loading and linking are boosting performance. The author explains the benefits of AOT compilation, how it reduces startup time and improves application responsiveness, and how it's being implemented in the latest version of Java.
   2. Introducing Apache Kafka® 4.0
      Get ready for the next evolution of Apache Kafka with the release of version 4.0. This article highlights the key features and enhancements in the latest version, including performance improvements, enhanced security, and new developer tools. Discover how Kafka 4.0 can help you build even more robust and scalable data streaming applications.
   3. Oracle Unveils Java 24 with Focus on AI Integration, Post-Quantum Cryptography and Developer Experience
      Java 24 is here, bringing AI integration, post-quantum security, and developer-friendly enhancements. This article delves into the key features of the new release, including support for AI workloads, protection against future cryptographic attacks, and improvements to the Java development workflow.
5. Agile
   1. Rebalancing Agile: Bringing People Back into Focus #PickOfTheWeek
      Is your Agile implementation losing its human touch? Explore how to move beyond process-centric approaches and create a more engaging and effective work environment that values individuals and their contributions.
6. Leadership
   1. Are we doomed to Price's Law?
      This article examines Price's Law and its relevance to team dynamics and output. Learn how to identify key contributors, address imbalances in workload distribution, and foster a more equitable and productive environment.
7. Growth
   1. Learning From Mistakes #PickOfTheWeek
      Unlock the power of learning from mistakes. This article emphasizes the value of viewing failures as opportunities for growth. Learn how to extract valuable lessons and apply them to future success.

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