Deepmind Gopher, AWS SDKs, Differentiable Programming, Java & JVM Panel, Tech Leader Coaching

In this issue, January 11, 2022 [View it in your browser.]( [Deepmind Gopher](#Deepmind), [Incremental Deep Learning](#Incremental), [AWS SDKs for Rust & Kotlin](#AWS), [IAM Policy Questions](#IAM), [Differentiable Programming](#Differentiable), [State of Project Valhalla](#State), [Java & JVM Panel](#Java), [Tech Leader Coaching](#Tech), [Identifying Impediments](#Impediments) [Upcoming QCon Events 2022: Get clarity on the use-cases of emerging trends you can adopt.]( Level-up your skills with 75 technical talks from early adopters driving innovation and change in software development. Get clarity on the use-cases of emerging trends you can adopt and learn from the real-world successes and failures of software leaders. Attend in-person at [QCon London]( (April 4-6), or attend online at [QCon Plus]( (May 10-20).  SPONSOR AD [Contrast Security]( [Developing and Deploying Secure Code with AWS Lambda]( Learn how to secure your serverless applications, including finding and fixing overly permissive AWS Lambda functions, uncovering vulnerabilities in your custom code and open source packages, gaining a holistic view of your AWS Lambda application, and more. [Live Webinar, Jan 20th, 2022 - Save Your Seat](. [( [] [Java InfoQ Trends Report—December 2021]( This article provides a summary of how the InfoQ Java editorial team and various Java Champions currently see the adoption of technology and emerging trends within the Java and JVM space in 2021. (Trends Report) [( [] [AI, ML and Data Engineering InfoQ Trends Report]( How AI, ML, and Data Engineering evolved in 2021 as seen by the InfoQ editorial team. Topics discussed include deep learning, edge deployment of machine learning algorithms, commercial robot platforms, GPU and CUDA programming, natural language processing and GPT-3, MLOps, and AutoML. (Podcast) [( [] [The High Performance Edge – What Makes Some Organisations Stand Out]( In this podcast, Shane Hastie spoke to Steve Spear about the characteristics of high-performance organisations and how leadership enables creativity and productivity. (Podcast) [AI, ML & Data Engineering Latest Content]( TOP AI, ML & Data Engineering NEWS HEADLINES - [] [Google Trains 280 Billion Parameter AI Language Model Gopher]( [] [Developing Deep Learning Systems Using Institutional Incremental Learning]( Institutional incremental learning promises to achieve collaborative learning. This form of learning can address data sharing and security issues, without bringing in the complexities of federated learning. This article talks about practical approaches which help in building an object detection system. (Article) SPONSOR AD [CockroachLabs]( [Ready. Set. Serverless!]( Serverless architecture is crossing the chasm as we speak. [Read this Serverless Arch guide]( to learn how to use it to your advantage. [DevOps Latest Content]( TOP DevOps NEWS HEADLINES - [] [AWS Offers Two New Outposts SKUs Suitable for Space Constrained Locations]( - [] [AWS Releases Fully-Managed Data Lake for CloudTrail Logs]( - [] [AWS Finally Gets Official SDKs for Rust, Kotlin, and Swift]( - [] [Google Cloud Embraces Security Orchestration through Siemplify Acquisition]( - [] [AWS Releases Multi-Cloud Kubernetes Autoscaler Karpenter]( [] [Incorrect IAM Policy Raised Questions about AWS Access to S3 Data]( An unexpected change in the policy used by AWS Support raised concerns about access to customers' S3 data. 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SPONSOR AD [NGINX]( [Web Application Security (By O’Reilly)]( In this ebook you will learn about common vulnerabilities plaguing today's web applications, how to deploy mitigations to protect your applications against hackers, and gain practical tips to help you improve the overall security of your web applications. [Download now](. [Java Latest Content]( TOP Java NEWS HEADLINES - [] [Java News Roundup: State of Project Valhalla by Brian Goetz, GlassFish 7.0-M1 and Project Loom Lab]( [] [Java & JVM Panel]( Simone Bordet and Cay Horstmann discuss Java’s new release cadence which brings exciting new features at a more consistent pace, Java's strongest points, and what we are missing. (Presentation with transcript included) SPONSOR AD [Teleport]( [Security Visionaries 2022]( Come hear what some of the world’s foremost security experts see on the security horizon for 2022. It’s a frightening, eye-opening, and entertaining look at the current state of cybersecurity and the latest trends. [Join today](. [.NET Latest Content]( In case you missed it [] [Records in C# 9]( In this article, Tugce Özdeger talks about Records, a new reference type introduced in C# 9. The article shows how developers can use records in their applications, with code examples. (Article) SPONSOR AD [VMware Tanzu]( [VMware Tanzu: A Year in Review]( Join VMware's Craig McLuckie, Joe Beda, and Cora Iberkleid as they look back at some of our biggest events and announcements, and showcase what it all means to modernize your app portfolio. [Register for free](. [Web Development Latest Content]( In case you missed it [] [Gatsby 4 - More Than a Static Content Generator]( Gatsby 4, the latest iteration of the popular static site generator, is now out, offering developers improved build speeds alongside new ways for delivering content. (News) SPONSOR AD [Camunda]( [Looking Back to the Future: 5 Process Automation Trends in 2022]( Are your digital transformation goals strategically aligned? Our process automation experts discuss what you need to prioritize this year. [WATCH NOW](. [Architecture & Design Latest Content]( In case you missed it [] [Data Mesh in the Real World: Lessons Learnt from the Financial Markets]( Tareq Abedrabbo shares how CMC Markets has gone through a transformation to take advantage of the new technologies, the architectural choices made and some of the challenges faced. (Presentation) SPONSOR AD [D2iQ]( [The Buyer’s Guide to Kubernetes Management Solutions]( To get you started on the right track, we compare Kubernetes management solutions across the top production-grade capabilities to consider while evaluating an enterprise Kubernetes solution. [Download now](. [Culture & Methods Latest Content]( TOP Culture & Methods NEWS HEADLINES - [] [Becoming a Better Tech Leader with Coaching]( [] [Getting Rid of Wastes and Impediments in Software Development Using Data Science]( This article presents how to use data science to detect wastes and impediments, and concepts, and related information that help teams to figure out the root cause of impediments they struggle to get rid of. The knowledge discovered during research includes an expanded waste classification, and the use of trends to uncover undesired situations like hidden delayed backlog items and defects trends. (Article) SPONSORED CONTENT Latest White Papers [The InfoQ eMag - DevSecOps: Shifting Left in Practice]( [The InfoQ eMag - Modern Data Engineering: Pipeline, APIs, and Storage]( [DevSecGuide to Infrastructure as Code]( You have received this message because you are subscribed to the "Top Content Newsletter". 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