DevOps and Cloud Trends, Azure Vulnerability, Data-Oriented Java, Data Mesh Governance, Hybrid Workplaces

In this issue, June 28, 2022 [View it in your browser.]( [DeepMind](#DeepMind), [DevOps and Cloud Trends](#DevOps), [IoT ExpressLink](#IoT), [Azure Vulnerability](#Azure), [GitHub Copilot](#GitHub), [PostgreSQL 14 Drivers](#PostgreSQL), [Data-Oriented Java](#Data), [Ubuntu Core 22](#Ubuntu), [Data Mesh Governance](#Mesh), [Hybrid Workplaces](#Hybrid), [Zero Trust Security](#Zero) [QCon San Francisco (Oct 24-28): Learn the emerging trends, explore the use cases, and implement the best practices.]( Uncover real-world implementation of emerging trends (not product pitches) by senior software developers at early adopter companies including Google, Netflix, Shopify, Amazon, eBay and more! Get full access to 15 tracks, 15 workshops, 4 Keynotes and 75 technical talks. [Register before July 25th and save $450 off the full-price ticket](!  SPONSOR AD [CockroachLabs]( [How to match your workload to a cloud database]( Everyone is building on the cloud as it promises both scale and efficiency. However, a key piece of our legacy application stack needs an update for this modern infrastructure: the database. Learn how cloud databases are different and the things you should consider when choosing one. [Live Webinar, July 7th, 2022 - Save your Seat](. [] [DevOps and Cloud InfoQ Trends Report – June 2022]( This article summarizes how we see the "cloud computing and DevOps" space in 2022, which focuses on fundamental infrastructure and operational patterns, the realization of patterns in technology frameworks, and the design processes and skills that a software architect or engineer must cultivate. (Article) [( [] [Experimenting for High-Growth Products]( In this podcast, Shane Hastie spoke to Rachel Obstler of Heap Analytics about product-led growth, designing for customer self-service and how high growth products are constantly experimenting. [AI, ML & Data Engineering Latest Content]( TOP AI, ML & Data Engineering NEWS HEADLINES - [] [DeepMind Trains 80 Billion Parameter AI Vision-Language Model Flamingo]( - [] [Microsoft Limits Public Access to AI-Powered Facial Analysis Features]( [] [Solving Data Quality Issues to Diagnose Health Symptoms with AI]( Lola Priego and Jose del Pozo discuss how they improved the user input accuracy, normalized lab data using a scoring algorithm, and how this work finishes with an AI to diagnose health. (Presentation with transcript included) Software Delivery Practices Evolve Fast, So Should Your Learning: [Attend QCon San Francisco Software Development (Oct 24-28)](. What are the major trends that matter right now in software development and technical leadership? Uncover emerging software trends and practices to solve your complex engineering challenges, without the product pitches. [Save your spot now!]( SPONSOR AD [RavenDB]( [SQL vs. NoSQL: A Comparison of Database Models]( This white paper compares SQL and NoSQL models in the context of modern data. It demonstrates how RavenDB benefits from its document model without dropping the advantages of SQL. [Read now](. [DevOps Latest Content]( [] [Embracing Cloud-Native for Apache DolphinScheduler with Kubernetes: A Case Study]( This article shares how Apache DolphinScheduler was updated to use a more modern, cloud-native architecture. This includes moving to Kubernetes and integrating with Argo CD and Prometheus. This improves substantially the user experience of deploying, operating, and monitoring DolphinScheduler. (Article) SPONSOR AD [D2iQ]( [Why Kubernetes Security Is Mission-Critical]( This valuable guide from our friends at D2iQ includes zero trust principles and a model of how to meet NSA Kubernetes hardening guidelines. [Download yours today](! [Cloud Latest Content]( TOP Cloud NEWS HEADLINES - [] [AWS Releases IoT ExpressLink: Cloud-Connectivity Software for Hardware Modules]( - [] [SynLapse: Orca Security Publishes Details for Critical Azure Synapse Vulnerability]( - [] [AWS Mainframe Modernization Service Now Generally Available]( - [] [Amazon Connect Offers General Availability of Outbound Campaigns for Calls, Texts, and Emails]( - [] [Google Expands Its Distributed Cloud Platform with Anthos On-Premises]( [] [Developing a Cloud-Native Application on Microsoft Azure Using Open Source Technologies]( Cloud native is a development approach that improves building, maintainability, scalability, and deployment of applications. My intention with this article is to explain, in a pragmatic way, how to build, deploy, run, and monitor a simple cloud-native application on Microsoft Azure using open-source technologies. (Article) [] [Cloud-Native Application Security: Your Attack Surface Just Got Bigger]( Brian Vermeer shows common threats, vulnerabilities, and misconfiguration including the recently disclosed issues in Log4j, including actionable remediation and best practices. (Presentation with transcript included) SPONSOR AD [Planview]( [We’re building the future of connected work]( Planview Names a Leader in the 2022 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Strategic Portfolio Management AND the 2022 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Agile Planning. [Learn more](. [Development Latest Content]( TOP Development NEWS HEADLINES - [] [GitHub Copilot Adopts Paid Model, Still Free for Some Open-Source Maintainers and Students]( [] [PostgreSQL 14 Breaks the .NET and Java Drivers for PostgreSQL]( In some circumstances, the new syntax in PostgreSQL 14 will break its official .NET and Java database driver, specifically, when using to create a SQL function using BEGIN ATOMIC ... END. If you are not modifying your database schema via Npgsql or PgJDBC, there’s no need to worry. (News) SPONSOR AD [AblyRealtime]( [Build realtime infrastructure in-house or buy?]( 500 engineering leaders answered this question and shared their thoughts on working with a PaaS provider versus building realtime infrastructure in-house. [Download the full report](. [Java Latest Content]( TOP Java NEWS HEADLINES - [] [Java News Roundup: NetBeans 14, End-of-Life for Spring Tool Suite 3, Hibernate 6.1, TornadoVM]( [] [Data Oriented Programming in Java]( Project Amber has brought a number of new features to Java in recent years. While each of these features are self-contained, they are also designed to work together. Specifically, records, sealed classes, and pattern matching work together to enable easier data-oriented programming in Java. (Article) SPONSOR AD [ScyllaDB]( [7 Reasons Not to Put an External Cache in Front of Your Database]( Read this white paper to learn common approaches to caching data, 7 specific reasons why external caching can be a bad choice, real-world examples of successfully eliminating external cache by companies such as Comcast, and more. [Download now](. [Mobile and IoT Latest Content]( [] [Ubuntu Core 22 Brings Real-Time Compute Support for IoT Industrial Applications]( The latest version of Canonical OS for IoT and embedded systems, Ubuntu Core 22, introduces real-time support for applications in robotics and industry. (News) SPONSOR AD [HiveMQ]( [[eBook] MQTT Essentials]( 
Implementing the MQTT protocol is easy; however, to make complete use of it, you need to know the nitty-gritty of it. This eBook provides a comprehensive guide to MQTT 3 and MQTT 5 and covers all the essentials of this IoT messaging protocol, without you having to read the entire specification. [Download now](. [Architecture & Design Latest Content]( TOP Architecture & Design NEWS HEADLINES - [] [Six Governance Topologies for Data Mesh]( [] [Fitting Presto to Large-Scale Apache Kafka at Uber]( The need for ad-hoc real-time data analysis has been growing at Uber. They run a large Apache Kafka deployment and need to analyse data going through the many workflows it supports. Solutions like stream processing and OLAP datastores were deemed unsuitable. An article was published recently detailing why Uber chose Presto for this purpose and what it had to do to make it performant at scale. (News) SPONSOR AD [Curity]( [JWT Security Best Practices]( Using JWTs may seem simple, but do you use them securely? Here we outline some best practices to help maintain a high level of security in your applications. [Read article](. [Culture & Methods Latest Content]( TOP Culture & Methods NEWS HEADLINES - [] [Every Truth Can Be Established Where It Applies: an Impossible Thing for Developers]( - [] [Office Design for Hybrid Workplaces]( [] [What Kind of Coach Does Your Team Need?]( Coaching is primarily client-driven, the client chooses the right coach for a particular need at a particular time. However, the team may first need to understand what coaching is before deciding what kind of coach they need, and why they need it This article examines the role that a coach can play in establishing, maintaining and nurturing a safe space for teams to grow and achieve their goals. (Article) [] [Diving into Zero Trust Security]( The Zero Trust approach involves a combination of more-secure authentication approaches, such as MFA with profiling and posturing of the client device, along with some stronger encryption checks. This article shares some insights on Zero Trust Security for your organization and your customers, and how you can get started with it. (Article) [] [What We Now Know: Digital Transformation Reaches a Point of Clarity]( As much as it has been discussed and praised, digital transformation has suffered from a lack of clear definition. While the promise of becoming “customer-centric” and “disruptive” has been widely publicized, there has still been little in actual guidance as to how to achieve those and many of the other benefits commonly associated with digital transformation. This article offers concrete advice (Article) [] [Lessons Learned from Remote-first SRE]( James McNeil discusses how they have made remote working sustainable at Netlify, practices which can improve hybrid and in-person incident management. (Presentation with transcript included) InfoQ Call for Contributors Write for InfoQ: Share knowledge, connect with the global software development community, and grow your career Are you an experienced senior software engineer or technical leader that is passionate about innovation, adoption of technologies, and the learning and sharing of knowledge with your peers? InfoQ content is written exclusively by software practitioners like yourself, with the goal of sharing inspiring content from real-world use cases, best practices used by innovator and early adopter companies, and news on emerging trends. [Join the InfoQ Writing Team](  SPONSORED CONTENT Latest White Papers [[eBook] The Rise of Human-to-Machine Interfaces]( [[eBook] The Era of Quality Engineering]( [[InfoQ eMag] Service Mesh Ultimate Guide 2021]( [3 Types of User Communication APIs and When to Use Them]( You have received this message because you are subscribed to the "Top Content Newsletter". To stop receiving weekly updates on trends, please click the following link: [Unsubscribe]( Forwarded newsletter? [Register to get your own weekly newsletter.]( - - - C4Media Inc. (InfoQ.com), 2275 Lake Shore Boulevard West, Suite #325, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M8V 3Y3