Link Dump #222

What's your mood today? I assume this is a mood for reading :)

1. Software Architecture
   1. The Ethics and Philosophy of Data Governance in Modern Business
      Data is often called 'the new oil,' but it's time to view it as a moral responsibility. Learn how shifting from 'risk avoidance' to 'values-based governance' can build lasting trust with your customers.
2. Testing
   1. Avoiding Fake Drift in Unit Tests #PickOfTheWeek
      Fakes are often superior to mocks because they allow for true behavior verification, but they come with a hidden risk: Fake Drift. This happens when your test double evolves separately from the real implementation, leading to tests that pass while the production code fails. Learn how to keep your fakes in sync and maintain the integrity of your test suite.
3. Agile
   1. Are You Really Doing Scrum? A Practical Scrum Litmus Test #PickOfTheWeek
      Scrum is lightweight for a reason: every rule exists to drive transparency and inspection. Explore the deeper layers of a healthy Scrum implementation and learn why living the five Scrum values is the ultimate test of agility.
4. Leadership
   1. Why AI Boosts Creativity for Some Employees but Not Others
      New research reveals that AI boosts creativity primarily for employees with strong metacognition - the ability to plan, monitor, and refine thinking. Organizations that cultivate such skills will turn AI from a productivity tool into a sustained source of creative advantage.
5. Fun
   1. Me and my Udemy courses