Best of InfoQ — February 2024

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   How Netflix Really Uses Java

   Netflix discusses their use of Java, including their journey from Java 8 to Java 17, the benefits of upgrading, and their adoption of Spring Boot. They also explore the use of virtual threads, the DGS framework for GraphQL, and the evolution of their architecture. Overall, it highlights the importance of staying up-to-date with technology and the value of performance improvements.

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   The Creators of the Atom Code Editor Open-Sourced Zed, Their New Rust-Based High-Performance Editor

   Zed is a high-performance code editor open-sourced by the creators of Atom. It uses a Rust code base, supports AI-assisted code generation, and enables collaboration among software teams. The editor is currently only available for Mac.

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   What Software Developers Can Do to Prevent Forgetting or Overlooking Things

   Software developers can prevent overlooking things by automating deployment, setting up error logging, and using checklists and reminders. These measures help prevent delays and ensure the functionality of the product.

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   What's New in PHP 8.3

   PHP 8.3 introduces new features including readonly amendments, override attribute, typed class constants, and json_validate function. It also discusses the popularity and usage of PHP 8 on the web.

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   Netflix Announces SafeTest, Its Custom Approach to Front-End Testing

   SafeTest is a novel approach to front-end web testing that combines the best of unit testing and end-to-end testing. It alleviates the pain points of traditional UI testing methods by leveraging a real browser while still allowing for the mocking of non-browser dependencies.

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