Clamshell: 2020-08-31

The Linux Kernel is 29 years old

29 years is 348 months or 1513 weeks or 10,593 incredible days since @Linus__Torvalds publicly announced the Linux kernel in a Usenet posting. It's unbelievable how that has changed the world. Thank you, #Linus and happy #birthday, Linux kernel! #linuxkernel #changetheworld #foss pic.twitter.com/FtEYzmOoJb
— Linux Professional Institute (LPI) (@LPIConnect) August 25, 2020

Java in 2020

An article about the state of Java in 2020 authored by Manish Gupta (VP Java and GraalVM Product Marketing).

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Config file processing in Spring Boot 2.4

Spring Boot 2.4.0.M2 has just been released, and it brings with it some interesting changes to the way that application.properties and application.yml files are loaded.

Java Pub House 92. Not your Grandpa’s Serialization!

Architecture Playbook

This playbook has an extensive list of open tools available for creating your IT architecture or design. Using these open tools will speed up the process of creating your architecture deliverables and reduce your risks.

My terminal became more Rusty

A fast terminal setup with fast tools to speed up productivity: My terminal became more Rusty

The Start menu is 25 years old