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EP186: Latency vs. Throughput
Ever wondered why your app feels slow even when the bandwidth looks fine? Latency and throughput explain two very different stories of performance.
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API Gateways 101: The Core of Modern API Management & Security
In this article, we will look at API gateways in detail, along with their architecture and features.
Oct 23 • 
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The Memory Problem: Why LLMs Sometimes Forget Your Conversation
In this article, we will try to understand why LLMs don’t actually remember anything in the traditional sense, what context windows are, and why they…
Oct 22 • 
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How Pinterest Transfers Hundreds of Terabytes of Data With CDC
Instead of building isolated solutions for each use case, Pinterest created a unified architecture that can support the entire company’s data needs.
Oct 21 • 
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What Actually Happens When You Press ‘Send’ to ChatGPT
Behind this simple interface lies a powerful set of technologies.
Oct 20 • 
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EP185: Docker vs Kubernetes
Docker is a container platform that lets you package applications with their dependencies and run them on a single machine. Here’s how it works
Oct 18 • 
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A Guide to Microservices Architecture for Building Scalable Systems
In this article, we will explore these patterns, the main components of production-ready microservices, and the practices that help organizations…
Oct 16 • 
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How Salesforce Used AI To Reduce Test Failure Resolution Time By 30%
In this article, we will look at how Salesforce developed such a system and the key takeaways from their journey.
Oct 14 • 
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EP184: API Vs SDK!
API (Application Programming Interface) and SDK (Software Development Kit) are essential tools in the software development world, but they serve…
Oct 11 • 
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Domain Name System: The Internet’s Telephone Directory
In this article, we will look at the journey of a DNS query in detail, the various DNS records, and the role of Anycast in DNS.
Oct 9 • 
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How Facebook’s Distributed Priority Queue Handles Trillions of Items
In this article, we look at how FOQS is structured, how it processes enqueues and dequeues, and how it maintains reliability.
Oct 8 • 
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How Flipkart Built a Highly Available MySQL Cluster for 150+ Million Users
In this article, we will look at how Altair works under the hood, the technical decisions Flipkart made to balance availability and consistency, and the…
Oct 7 • 
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