Best of InfoQ — May 2025

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   Microsoft Announced Edit, New Open-Source Command-Line Text Editor for Windows at Build 2025

   Microsoft introduced Edit, a new open-source command-line text editor during its Build 2025 conference. Designed for Windows 11, Edit provides a modern, lightweight editing experience similar to Nano and Vim, but focuses on simplicity and user-friendliness. It includes features like mouse support, file handling, search capabilities, and word wrap, all within a modern interface resembling Visual Studio Code. Developed in Rust, the editor is compact, emphasizing seamless integration with Windows and SSH. Despite varied developer reactions, Edit is positioned as a quick solution for basic editing needs without third-party installs.

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   RxJS Best Practices in Angular 16: Avoiding Subscription Pitfalls and Optimizing Streams

   The post discusses RxJS best practices in Angular 16, focusing on optimizing streams and avoiding subscription pitfalls. Key strategies include using AsyncPipe for template bindings to manage unsubscriptions, employing RxJS operators like switchMap and mergeMap for stream flattening, and adopting Angular signals for efficient state management. These practices ensure future-proof and maintainable code in upcoming Angular versions.

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   Spring Boot 3.5 Delivers Improved Configuration, Containers, and SSL, Shortens Free Support

   Spring Boot 3.5 introduces improved configuration, container support, and SSL enhancements. This release includes breaking changes and a shortened free support period of 13 months, with 72 months of paid support available. New features in related Spring projects and notable third-party dependency upgrades accompany the release. Future Spring Boot and Framework versions are slated for late 2025, aligning with new software baselines and support policies.

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