Distributed Caching Deep Dive: From Basics to Best Practices [Updated]

Hey there, fellow tech enthusiasts! After spending over a decade building and scaling applications, I’ve learned that caching is like having a good coffee machine in the office – you don’t realize how essential it is until you’ve experienced life without it. Let’s dive into the world of distributed caching, a crucial component powering most … Read more

The Ultimate Guide to Distributed Transactions in 2024

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Hey there, fellow developers! After spending over a decade wrestling with distributed systems, I’ve seen the good, the bad, and the ugly of distributed transactions. Today, I’m breaking down this complex topic into bite-sized pieces. Let’s dive in! What Are Distributed Transactions? 🤔 Imagine ordering a pizza online. Your payment needs to be processed, the … Read more

Unlock Event-Driven Architecture: The Ultimate Guide to AWS EventBridge

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Hey there, fellow tech enthusiasts! 👋 As a software engineer with over a decade of experience, I’ve seen my fair share of game-changing technologies. Today, I want to talk about one that’s been making waves in the world of event-driven architecture: AWS EventBridge. What is AWS EventBridge? 🤔 AWS EventBridge is a serverless event bus service … Read more

gRPC vs REST: The #1 Thing You Need to Know for Lightning-Fast APIs

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As a software engineer with over a decade of experience, I’ve seen my fair share of API architectures come and go. But two contenders have consistently stood out in recent years: gRPC and REST. In this blog post, we’ll dive deep into the world of these API giants gRPC vs REST, exploring their strengths, weaknesses, … Read more