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If Architectural Experimentation Is So Great, Why Aren’t You Doing It?
Architectural experimentation sounds like a great idea, yet it does not seem to be used very frequently. In this article, we will explore some of the reasons why teams don’t use this powerful tool more often, and what they can do about leveraging that tool for successful outcomes.
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2025 Article Contest: Win Your Conference Ticket
The InfoQ Team is excited to invite you to participate in our annual article writing competition. Authors of top-rated articles will win complimentary tickets to prominent software development conferences such as QCon and InfoQ Dev Summit.
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The End of the Bronze Age: Rethinking the Medallion Architecture
A shift left approach to data processing relies on data products that form the basis of data communication across the business. This addresses many flaws in traditional data processing and makes data more relevant, complete, and trustworthy.
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A Framework for Building Micro Metrics for LLM System Evaluation
LLM accuracy is a challenging topic to address and is much more multi-dimensional than a simple accuracy score. Denys Linkov introduces a framework for creating micro metrics to evaluate LLM systems, focusing on goal-aligned metrics that improve performance and reliability. By adopting an iterative "crawl, walk, run" methodology, teams can incrementally develop observability.
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Spring Security Configuration with Flow Diagrams
In modern Java systems, Spring Security is widely used, offering numerous settings for various scenarios. This diversity can be confusing when more specific configurations beyond the default formLogin(withDefaults()) are needed. This article demonstrates basic configurations with detailed component analysis through diagrams and code examples, providing a starting point for further customization.
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Being Functionless: How to Develop a Serverless Mindset to Write Less Code!
Dynamic cloud services like AWS Lambda have revolutionized computing, leading to rapid deployment and innovation in serverless technology. However, over-reliance on Functions as a Service (FaaS) can create complex architectures and increase costs. Adopting a functionless mindset and leveraging native service integrations fosters simplicity, enhances sustainability, and optimizes efficiency.
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Software Architecture and the Art of Experimentation
Run experiments using a Minimum Viable Architecture approach to determine if your architecture decisions are on the right track. MVAs also test the viability of an MVP, allowing stakeholders to validate the business value.
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Beat the Plan: Probabilistic Strategies for Successful Software Delivery at Scale
Large-scale software delivery demands managing complexity across teams and organizations. Similarly to betting strategies in Vegas, embracing probabilistic thinking helps tackle uncertainty, shifting from rigid plans to adaptive systems. By making informed bets and designing for change, leaders can control volatility, respond to evolving conditions, and drive success in dynamic environments.
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Architectural Intelligence – the Next AI
Architectural Intelligence is the ability to look beyond AI hype and identify real AI components. Determining how, where, and when to use AI elements comes down to traditional trade-off analysis. Like any technology, AI can be used creatively, but inappropriately. Identify if AI makes sense for your use case, then work to use it effectively to meet your needs.
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Reactive Real-Time Notifications with SSE, Spring Boot, and Redis Pub/Sub
Explore the power of reactive programming for building scalable real-time notification systems. Using Spring Boot Reactive and Spring WebFlux, leverage non-blocking operations to handle high-volume, asynchronous data flows efficiently. Discover how Redis Pub/Sub enables event-driven messaging and how the SSE protocol provides persistent connections for instant client updates without polling.
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Transforming Legacy Healthcare Systems: a Journey to Cloud-Native Architecture
Discover how Livi navigated the complexities of transitioning MJog, a legacy healthcare system, to a cloud-native architecture, sharing valuable insights for successful tech modernization. Our experience illustrates that transitioning from legacy systems to cloud-based microservices is not a one-time project, but an ongoing journey.
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To Dare or Not to Dare: the MVA Dilemma
Teams developing new products must decide between relying on tried-and-true technologies that may not be suitable for new situations or exploring new and unfamiliar technologies that may be a better fit but introduce unforeseen challenges.