LinkedIn ML, OpenSSF SBOMs, Java Persistence, Azure Migration, Monzo Microservices, Hybrid Working

In this issue, January 9, 2024 [View it in your browser.]( [LinkedIn ML](#LinkedIn), [MySQL & Javascript](#MySQL), [OpenSSF SBOMs](#OpenSSF), [Aurora Serverless](#Aurora), [Java Persistence](#Java), [Azure Migration](#Azure), [Uber’s Checkenv](#Uber), [Monzo Microservices](#Monzo), [Kafka Pipelines](#Kafka), [Hybrid Working](#Hybrid) [Level-up on emerging software trends at QCon London (8-10 April)]( Learn from senior software practitioners who’ll share real-world technical talks on changes and innovations across topics like software architectures, APIs, data engineering, leadership, cloud-native, AI, LLMs, platform engineering, mobile development, frontend, security, working with teams, fintech, [and more](.  Sponsored by RavenDB [Deep Dive into the Architecture of an Indexing Engine - Sponsored by RavenDB]( [Deep Dive into the Architecture of an Indexing Engine]( Join Oren Eini, CEO of RavenDB, as he explores the design and implementation of RavenDB’s indexing engine Corax, its impact on indexing and query performance, and how the engine addresses common challenges such as slow data retrieval, high hosting expenses, and sluggish development processes. 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(Podcast) [AI, ML & Data Engineering Latest Content]( TOP AI, ML & Data Engineering NEWS HEADLINES - [] [How LinkedIn Uses Machine Learning to Address Content-Related Threats and Abuse]( - [] [Waymo Publishes Report Showing Lower Crash Rates Than Human Drivers]( [] [MySQL Introduces Javascript Support in Preview]( Oracle recently announced that the MySQL database server now supports JavaScript functions and procedures. JavaScript for stored routines is currently in preview and only available in the MySQL Enterprise Edition and MySQL Heatwave. (News) Sponsored by ServiceNow [Improving IT Velocity and Observability in Cloud-Native Environments - Sponsored by ServiceNow]( [(eBook) Improving IT Velocity and Observability in Cloud-Native Environments]( Learn how to drive faster software transformation across your organization, especially in applications built in cloud-native environments, and explore how ITSM and ITOM can better meet the needs and expectations of DevOps personnel and the business. [Download Now](. [DevOps Latest Content]( TOP DevOps NEWS HEADLINES - [] [Roblox Builds New Cellular Infrastructure to Improve Gaming Experience]( [] [OpenSSF Adds Attestations to SBOMs to Validate How Software is Built]( The Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF) has recently announced SBOMit, a tool designed to bolster Software Bills of Materials (SBOMs) with in-toto attestations. This development, announced under the OpenSSF Security Tooling Working Group, increases transparency and security in the software development process. (News) Sponsored by Microsoft Azure [The Total Economic Impact Of Microsoft Azure For Cloud-Native Applications - Sponsored by Microsoft Azure]( [The Total Economic Impact Of Microsoft Azure For Cloud-Native Applications]( This study examines how solutions like Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and Azure Functions can be used to reduce the operational burden for developers and help them to prioritize business needs. Learn also about the cost savings of cloud-native development with AKS and Functions. [Download Now](. [Cloud Latest Content]( TOP Cloud NEWS HEADLINES - [] [Microsoft and Oracle Launch Oracle Database@Azure for Azure Customers]( [] [AWS to Shut down Aurora Serverless v1, Their Sole Relational Database with Scaling Capacity to Zero]( Recently, AWS notified existing customers running Amazon Aurora that Serverless v1 support will be discontinued, with the service scheduled to shut down within a year. The absence of scaling to zero in the newer Aurora Serverless v2 has raised concerns within the community regarding potential increased costs and the absence of a "true" serverless relational database on AWS. (News) Sponsored by DoiT [From cloud practitioner to cloud master - Sponsored by DoiT International]( [From cloud practitioner to cloud master]( Cloud Masters from DoiT is a no-fluff cloud podcast distilling the learnings from 140,000+ cloud challenges and customer experiences into tangible tips for navigating the cloud. [Listen now](. [Development Latest Content]( [] [Developing above the Cloud]( Paul Biggar talks about Darklang, a language designed to run on the cloud. The server, operating system, kernel, hypervisor, container, load balancer, orchestration framework, database, queue, and web host are all below the level of abstraction. By combining so many things below the programming language abstraction layer, significant complexity burden was removed from the developer. (Presentation with transcript included) Sponsored by Heavybit [Subscribe to the DevToolsDigest - Sponsored by Heavybit]( [Subscribe to the DevToolsDigest]( A weekly selection of the best resources, product updates, jobs, and discussions in the devtools industry, curated by Heavybit, the leading investor in category-defining dev-first companies. [Subscribe Now](. [Java Latest Content]( TOP Java NEWS HEADLINES - [] [Java News Roundup: GlassFish 8.0-M1, 2023 Highlights from Spring, BellSoft and WildFly]( [] [Architecting with Java Persistence: Patterns and Strategies]( Explore a spectrum of Java persistence patterns, from data-oriented to domain-centric. Delve into Driver, Mapper, DAO, Active Record, and Repository for robust architectural foundations. (Article) Sponsored by Cockroach Labs [Is multi-cloud right for you? A new report offers answers - Sponsored by Cockroach Labs]( [Is multi-cloud right for you? A new report offers answers]( There's plenty of hype for multi-cloud, but is it worth the effort? This new report unpacks the pros, cons, and considerations for multi-cloud deployments. [Get it now](. [.NET Latest Content]( [] [Microsoft Announces AppCAT: Simplifying Azure Migration for .NET Apps]( Microsoft team has released a new tool, called Azure Migrate application and code assessment tool for .NET (AppCAT). This tool is intended to help developers in the migration of on-premises .NET applications to Azure. AppCAT tool facilitates the assessment of .NET source code, configurations, and binaries, identifying potential issues and opportunities during the migration process to Azure. (News) [Web Development Latest Content]( In case you missed it [] [Hard Problems in Front-End Platforms]( Katie Sylor-Miller discusses the world of Front-end Platform Engineering, exploring the unique challenges, strategies, and best practices involved in creating robust, scalable, performant, and reliable systems. (Presentation with transcript included) Sponsored by Launch by NTT DATA [[Webinar] The Art of Product Centric Transformation - Sponsored by Launch by NTT DATA]( [[Webinar] The Art of Product Centric Transformation]( This webinar examines why a product-centric approach is crucial for digital transformation and efficient IT teams, the challenges of implementation and how to overcome them, and the tools and techniques needed to increase the likelihood of transition success. [Watch Now On-Demand](. [Architecture & Design Latest Content]( TOP Architecture & Design NEWS HEADLINES - [] [Uber’s Checkenv Detects Cross-Environment RPC Calls to Prevent Data Leakage]( - [] [Griffin 2.0: Instacart Revamps Its Machine Learning Platform]( [] [Banking on Thousands of Microservices]( Suhail Patel covers lessons learned from building a bank, starting from technological choices like using Cassandra and Kubernetes in the early days to how Monzo has maintained its speed of execution through platform engineering and developer experience. (Presentation with transcript included) [] [How to Build a Reliable Kafka Data Processing Pipeline, Focusing on Contention, Uptime and Latency]( Lily Mara shares how OneSignal improved the performance and maintainability of its highest-throughput HTTP endpoints (backed by a Kafka consumer in Rust) by making it an asynchronous system. She shares how metrics changed when the system went from sync to async, and what unique sharding strategies were used to maximize concurrency and performance, while maintaining consistency for Kafka consumers. (Presentation with transcript included) [Culture & Methods Latest Content]( TOP Culture & Methods NEWS HEADLINES - [] [The Challenges of Building Cyber-Physical Systems]( [] [The Interaction between the Hybrid and Remote Working Revolution and Maintaining Our Mental Health]( Helen Bartimote highlights the importance of addressing mental health and well-being in remote or hybrid working environments. Bartimote discusses the important factors to consider, such as: personality characteristics, models of workplace stress, the role of leadership behaviours, and warning signs and symptoms of burnout. 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