Engineering With Java: Digest #49

Handpicked and Curated: The Best Java and Spring Blogs.

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In this edition, we cover tips on creating lightning-fast firewalls, implementing custom load balancing, and enhancing query caching in Hibernate. Plus, explore open-source tools like Apache Shiro and gain career development insights with expert blog recommendations.

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Extending Java APIs — Add Missing Features Without the Hassle

• This article discusses how to extend Java APIs with additional features using Manifold, a framework that allows developers to add methods to existing classes without modifying the original code.
• This approach helps reduce verbosity and introduces convenient methods to Java classes, such as adding a map() method to Collection. Manifold achieves this by using compile-time extensions, ensuring no runtime overhead.
• It includes ready-made extension libraries for collections, strings, I/O, and JSON. Additionally, Manifold allows extending arrays and creating structural interfaces, enabling more flexible and efficient development without waiting for new Java features.