Link Dump #161

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1. Software Architecture
   1. Things you should know about GraphQl in 2024
      GraphQL is an amazing technology worth looking into. Yet, remember that even if something looks incredible from the outside, if you want to use this in production, take a deeper look at potential cost.
   2. The Top 10 Microservice Mistakes You’re Probably Making #PickOfTheWeek
      Let’s explore the key areas where teams often go wrong—and, more importantly, how to fix them.
   3. Shift Left: Headless Data Architecture, Part 1
      A headless data architecture can encompass multiple data formats, with data streams and tables as the two most common. Streams provide low-latency access to incremental data, while tables provide efficient bulk-query capabilities. Let’s take a look at streaming in the headless data architecture.
   4. Containers vs. Virtual Machines: Key Differences and Use Cases
      Although virtual machines and containers are both highly competent virtualization tools, they offer distinct advantages that make them suitable for different scenarios.
   5. Event-driven vs event-sourced, a common misunderstanding #PickOfTheWeek
      The terms “event-driven” and “event-sourced” are often used interchangeably, while in reality, the two are very different concepts. In this article, you will explore the key characteristics of each, how they differ, and how they complement each other.
2. Software Development
   1. Macro trends in the tech industry | October 2024 #PickOfTheWeek
      Another Macro Trends article that reflects not just the discussions from the Radar meeting itself, but also broader technology trends that we see in the technology landscape.
   2. Latest DORA Report Surfaces Limited Gains from AI and Platform Engineering
      The annual DevOps Research and Assessment (DORA) finds that while generative artificial intelligence (AI) is leading to moderate gains in productivity, it also appears to be slowing the rate at which software is being delivered.
3. Growth
   1. Performance goals help learning goals transform
      Performance goals are useful, but learning goals transform. The more you learn, the more you achieve. There are three factors in becoming a high performer, learning, unlearning, and relearning.

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