Link Dump #157

Autumn has started! And what is the better way to celebrate this season of the year than a good book and cup of hot coffee?

1. Software Architecture
   1. High-Load Systems: Overcoming Challenges in Social Network Development
      Explore how to master high-load systems with custom solutions, caching, scalable architecture, and continuous optimization to handle millions of users.
   2. Data Pipeline vs. ETL Pipeline: Key Differences and Use Cases
      In the world of data engineering, understanding the nuances between data pipelines and ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) pipelines is crucial for designing efficient data architectures. This article will explore the definitions, key differences, and use cases for each type of pipeline.
2. Software Development
   1. Best Practices for Using DTOs
      Data Transfer Objects (DTOs) are indispensable components of our applications, providing a structured approach to data transfer and communication between different layers. By following the best practices outlined in this guide, you can effectively leverage DTOs to enhance code readability, maintainability, and performance.
   2. Handling the Producer Request: Kafka Producer and Consumer Internals #PickOfTheWeek
      Learn how your data goes from the producing client all the way to disk on the broker.
3. Testing
   1. How to Write Unit Tests Which Won't Tie Our Hands #PickOfTheWeek
      This blog post identifies the problem and describes how we can write unit tests which embrace change.
4. Leadership
   1. Lessons from Barbie for When a Project Absolutely Must Succeed #PickOfTheWeek
      Learn what are the four project tips you should include into your project development if you want to make sure it will be successful.
   2. Mediocre vs Extraordinary Results
      What is more important - getting approvals with no resistance or challenging current way of thinking?
   3. The Paradox of Power – Weakness Isn’t Virtue #PickOfTheWeek
      Power corrupts, so does lack of power. Power blinds us to our weaknesses and invites us to feel superior. Those who lack power resort to disruption and deception. Skillful leaders understand the paradox of power.

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