Zero Trust, Recursive Serverless Risk, EF Core 7 Speed, SaaS Infra, Sizing in Scrum

In this issue, August 9, 2022 [View it in your browser.]( [Reinforcement-Learning](#Reinforcement-Learning), [GitHub Projects](#GitHub Projects), [Zero Trust](#Zero Trust), [Recursive Serverless Risk](#Recursive Serverless Risk), [Cloud Native Languages](#Cloud Native), [VS Code Server](#Code Server), [EF Core 7 Speed](#Core 7 Speed), [Slate 0.82 and Plate 15](#Slate 0.82 and Plate 15), [SaaS Infra](#SaaS Infra), [Sizing in Scrum](#Scrum) [QCon 2022 Events: Learn how the internet-scale tech giants deliver exceptional user experiences.]( Randy Shoup, VP Engineering & Chief Architect @eBay hosting the track “Architectures You've Always Wondered About” will share architectural patterns and anti-patterns, challenges and hard-earned lessons on how to operate at a massive scale. Attend in-person at [QCon San Francisco]( (Oct 24-28) or online at [QCon Plus]( (Nov 29-Dec 9).  SPONSOR AD [Ably Realtime]( [Build WebSocket infrastructure in-house or outsource to the experts?]( 500 engineering leaders answered this question and shared their thoughts on working with a PaaS provider versus building WebSocket infrastructure in-house. [Download the full report](. [( [] [InfoQ AI, ML and Data Engineering Trends Report 2022]( There have been a lot of innovations and developments in the AI and ML space since last year. In this podcast, InfoQ’s AI, ML, and Data Engineering editorial team discusses the latest trends that our readers should find interesting to learn about and apply in their own organizations when these trends become mainstream technologies. (Podcast) [AI, ML & Data Engineering Latest Content]( TOP AI, ML & Data Engineering NEWS HEADLINES - [] [PrefixRL: Nvidia's Deep-Reinforcement-Learning Approach to Design Better Circuits]( - [] [Meta Open-Sources 200 Language Translation AI NLLB-200]( [] [AI, ML, and Data Engineering InfoQ Trends Report—August 2022]( In this annual report, the InfoQ editors discuss the current state of AI, ML, and data engineering and what emerging trends you as a software engineer, architect, or data scientist should watch. We curate our discussions into a technology adoption curve with supporting commentary to help you understand how things are evolving. (Article) SPONSOR AD [DataStax]( [Serverless Data: The Next Frontier on the Cloud]( Wondering how serverless can help with cloud app development? Join Pieter Humphrey and Artem Chebotko as they demystify serverless, cut through the hype, and explain why pairing serverless functions with a serverless, NoSQL database can boost your development agility, performance, and cost savings. Live Webinar, August 18th, 2022 - [Save your Seat](. [DevOps Latest Content]( TOP DevOps NEWS HEADLINES - [] [GitHub Projects Now Generally Available]( [] [What Developers Must Know about Zero Trust]( Zero trust solves the problem of open network access by allowing access only to the resources a user should be allowed to access. This article covers how to start working with zero trust principles and ideas. (Article) SPONSOR AD [D2iQ]( [DZone Refcard: Advanced Kubernetes]( Get quick, accessible information for operators using any Kubernetes product with this handy DZone RefCard from our friends at D2iQ! [Download yours here](. [Cloud Latest Content]( TOP Cloud NEWS HEADLINES - [] [Are Recursive Serverless Functions the Biggest Billing Risk on the Cloud?]( [] [Managing Kubernetes Secrets with the External Secrets Operator]( Kubernetes doesn’t yet have the capabilities to manage the lifecycle of secrets, so sometimes we need external systems to manage this sensitive information. Once the amount of secret information we need to manage increases, we may need additional tools to simplify and better manage the process. In this article, we’ll take a detailed look at one of these tools, the External Secrets Operator. (Article) [] [Languages of Cloud Native]( Justin Cormack looks back at the early history, talking to Solomon Hykes about the development of Docker in Go, and looks at more recent trends in Cloud Native projects. (Presentation) SPONSOR AD [Sleuth]( [A Practical Guide to Developer Productivity Metrics]( Can developer productivity be measured with metrics? They can, but there is such a thing as good and bad metrics. Download this guide to learn what you need to know about metrics, how to avoid weaponizing metrics for performance reviews, and use them to improve software delivery process instead. [Download Now](. [Development Latest Content]( [] [Visual Studio Code Server Now Available in Private Preview]( Microsoft has announced a private preview of the backend service that powers its Visual Studio Code editor, along with a specific CLI to manage it. Visual Studio Code Server can be installed everywhere and easily used through VS Code for the Web running in a browser. (News) SPONSOR AD [OutSysstems]( [Intelligent Automation is the next level of RPA adoption]( Intelligent Automation is not about replacing people. Instead, IA uses uniquely human strengths—like intuition and judgment—and combines them with intelligent tools like artificial intelligence (AI) and robotic process automation (RPA) to deliver superior organizational outcomes. [Download the eBook to learn more](. [Java Latest Content]( [] [Java News Roundup: Helidon 3.0, GraalVM 22.2, IntelliJ IDEA 2022.2, Vert.x Virtual Threads]( This week's Java roundup for July 25th, 2022, features news from OpenJDK, JDK 19, JDK 20, Spring project updates, Helidon 3.0, GraalVM 22.2, Quarkus 2.11.1 and 2.10.4, Micronaut 3.5.4, Eclipse Vert.x virtual threads incubator, Jakarta EE 10 updates, IntelliJ IDEA 2022.2, JUnit 5.9.0, Apache Software Foundation project updates and Multik 0.2.0. (News) SPONSOR AD [AgileLab]( [The Practical Guide to Successful Data Mesh Implementations]( Learn how to address common challenges to streamline the adoption process, discovering solutions to minimize risks and realize the true value of Data Mesh. [Download now](. [.NET Latest Content]( [] [Microsoft Claims Entity Framework Core 7 Faster When Saving Changes]( Entity Framework (EF) Core, Microsoft's object-to-database mapper library for .NET Framework, brings performance improvements for data updates in version 7, Microsoft claims. The performance of SaveChanges method in EF7 is up to 74% faster than in EF6, in some scenarios. (News) [Web Development Latest Content]( [] [Slate 0.82 and Plate 15 Releases Improve Rich-Text Editing Experience]( Slate 0.82.0 made significant updates for its support of editing on Android devices and introduces `useSlateSelection` and additionally adds a React hook that triggers whenever the selection changes. Plate 15 improves its Link toolbar, improves paste handling of hyperlinks into an editor page, and provides greater control over rendering within plugins. (News) [Culture & Methods Latest Content]( TOP Culture & Methods NEWS HEADLINES - [] [QCon Plus (Nov 29): Level-Up on the Engineering Trends You Might Need To Embrace]( - [] [Developing and Evolving SaaS Infrastructures for Enterprises]( [] [How Open Source is Contributing to Your Team’s Development: What Leaders Should Know]( Today’s open source landscape plays a critical role in the developer journey and in business as well. This piece examines common barriers to contribution, how businesses benefit from open source, and what it may look like for businesses to help prioritize open source contribution among their employees. (Article) [] [Talking about Sizing and Forecasting in Scrum]( Scrum Teams can use different approaches to size the effort to deliver a Sprint/Product Goal. The forecast will be wrong. We're moving one Sprint at a time, and refreshing forecasts frequently. Some would say, "Discover and deliver capabilities—review outcomes with the customers and end-users. Learn what can be learned. Act on what we have discovered. Don't manage expectations." (Article) [] [Panel: the True Bottleneck in Software Engineering - Cognitive Load]( The panelists discuss making decisions in software development, postulating that the core limitation is how much we can know: how much we can hold in our heads, and how quickly we can learn. (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. 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