Link Dump #217

Every day is good for reading, but Friday is even better :)

1. Software Architecture
   1. Five Hard Lessons from Recovering a Catastrophic Microservices Migration
      The author explains that successful architectural recovery depends as much on perception management and team dynamics as on technical prowess.
   2. So… Which Part of Your System Is Actually Worth Building? #PickOfTheWeek
      By understanding which parts of the system are core, supporting, or generic, we can decide what to build, what to buy, and what to outsource without guesswork. And as the business evolves, this classification helps us adapt confidently instead of chasing changes blindly. Read the article and learn how to learn more from your domains' classification.
2. Software Development
   1. Data Privacy as Strategic Opportunity in a Cookieless Future
      This article argues that brands treating data privacy as a feature, not a bug, are winning customer loyalty. Learn why first-party data is the new gold, replacing sketchy third-party surveillance.
   2. The Evolution of User Experience Design #PickOfTheWeek
      This article reveals why design-driven companies outperform the S&P Index by 228% and how a comprehensive UX strategy can increase conversion rates by up to 400%. Discover why investing in user experience isn't a cost but a competitive necessity.
   3. The Coding Assistant Bottleneck: Applying the 3-Ways #PickOfTheWeek
      Learn how local efficiencies lead to global slowdowns. To understand why this is happening and what to do about it, we need to go back to basics. We need to look at this new reality through the lens of the Three Ways of DevOps.
3. Testing
   1. What’s New for Testing in Spring Boot 4 and Spring Framework 7
      This article explores the key testing-related updates for Spring Boot 4.0 and Spring Framework 7. This includes the new modular architecture, the improved test context management, and practical guidance for a smooth transition to this new major release.
4. Leadership
   1. 3 Quiet Weeks #PickOfTheWeek
      The author advises leaders to avoid the 'shoe-drop' anxiety when things are going well. Instead, view margin as an opportunity to reinvest: improve a process, remove obstacles, or equip competent people for new challenges by delegating.
   2. How to Build Engineering Teams That Drive Outcomes, not Outputs
      Learn how to anchor engineering, product, and design around a shared outcome to drive flexibility and collective ownership.