How to Build Java Applications Today: October 29, 2020
Video available for my other talk on audit logs in Java with JaVers, JHipster releases 6.10.4, AdoptOpenJDK puts out JDK 8/11/15 releases, Spring 5.3 is out, and weekly links.
Introduction
This is the eighth issue of my weekly newsletter “How To Build Java Applications Today”. The newsletter complements my site betterprojectsfaster.com.
Video available for my LJC Community Talk About Coding Audit Logs Easily in Java With JaVers
I talk for 26 minutes and 33 seconds. Then I answer some questions.
JHipster 6.10.4: Security Patches & Bug Fixes
JHipster 6.10.4 bumps two dependencies and fixes two bugs. Unless you need that, wait for JHipster 7.0 before upgrading.
AdoptOpenJDK: Releases October 2020
The leading OpenJDK distribution AdoptOpenJDK released updates to JDK 8, 11, and 15.
Spring 5.3 GA: Last Spring 5.x Release for JDK 8?
Spring 5.3 is out, the last release of the 5.x branch. It probably also is the last release for JDK 8. It will get "extended maintenance until 2024".
Weekly Links: October 29, 2020
Maven gets a daemon, the JPA/Hibernate first-level cache gets an explanation, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, and Spring Data get releases, COBOL holds up at 60, and at Apple, your boss is an expert, not a manager.