Java
Know the JVM Series -3- When Weaker is Better: Understanding Soft, Weak and Phantom References
http://blog.yohanliyanage.com/2010/10/ktjs-3-soft-weak-phantom-references/
Exposing Java Technology Performance Myths
http://weblogs.java.net/blog/2005/06/29/exposing-java-technology-performance-myths
Babylon 5 and the Great War of Java
http://www.jroller.com/scolebourne/entry/babylon_5_the_great_war
Java exec quits in row over Oracle control
http://www.pcpro.co.uk/news/362203/java-exec-quits-in-row-over-oracle-control
Bleeding edge - First steps with OpenJDK 7 Build b115
http://www.dzone.com/links/r/bleeding_edge_first_steps_with_openjdk_7_build_b1.html
An Important Software Developer Characteristic: Handling Criticism
http://marxsoftware.blogspot.com/2010/10/important-software-developer.html
C++
C++ Multithreading in Boost
http://www.quantnet.com/cplusplus-multithreading-boost/
