Link Dump #195

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1. Software Architecture
   1. Legacy Modernization Patterns #PickOfTheWeek
      Legacy-modernization.io is a collection of resources to help you plan and execute your modernization journey.
2. Software Development
   1. Shift Left Alone is No Longer Enough, Runtime Context is Key #PickOfTheWeek
      Is your 'shift left' strategy still enough? This article argues that with a 38% jump in new CVEs, shifting left alone leads to alert fatigue and misses active threats. Discover why integrating runtime context is now crucial for effective cloud security, helping you prioritize real risks over theoretical ones
   2. Mitigating prompt injection attacks with a layered defense strategy
      This article reveals Google's multi-faceted mitigation techniques, including prompt injection content classifiers, markdown sanitization, suspicious URL redaction, and user confirmation frameworks, all designed to secure generative AI like Gemini.
   3. Don't play it safe: Improve your continuous discovery process to reduce risk #PickOfTheWeek
      We often front-load discovery to feel confident before building—but that’s not real agility. This post explores how continuous learning reduces risk better than perfect plans ever could.
   4. Prompt Engineering for Developers: Building Reliable LLM Chains
      In the world of AI-driven applications, chaining multiple prompts (LLM Chains) is a powerful technique to improve reliability, accuracy, and functionality. In the article you will find an explanation of what the technique is and how to use it.
   5. LLMs don't 'hallucinate' #PickOfTheWeek
      Improve your understanding of AI outputs for more responsible application. This article urges a shift in how we describe LLM behavior, advocating for a term that reflects their disregard for factual truth in favor of linguistic coherence. This clarity is essential for making informed decisions about where and how to deploy LLM technology.
3. Testing
   1. Test Flyway Java Migrations with Spring Boot
      This article provides a step-by-step guide for developers on how to reliably test Flyway Java migrations with Spring Boot. Learn techniques to limit initial migrations during startup, manually trigger specific tests, and ensure the integrity of your database evolution across all environments.
4. Leadership
   1. How to Lead When the Room Panics: 7 Essential Strategies #PickOfTheWeek
      Crisis doesn’t create leaders; it reveals them. Crisis is the ultimate leadership stress test. If you want to pass it—and elevate your organization in the process— read the article and find seven lessons you’d better take seriously.