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QUIC: The Next Generation Internet Transport Protocol
QUIC (Quick UDP Internet Connections) represents one of the most significant advancements in internet transport protocols in recent years. Originally developed by Google in 2012 and standardized by the IETF as RFC 9000 in May 2021, QUIC aims to overcome the limitations of traditional TCP while …
Understanding Design Patterns: A Beginner-Friendly Overview
Ever found yourself wrestling with a common coding problem and thinking, “There has to be a better, more established way to do this”? If so, you’re ready to discover the power of Design Patterns! They’re a fantastic tool in any tech person’s arsenal, helping to build …
Transactional Power: Ensuring Data Consistency in Spring Boot Apps
In today’s digital landscape, where multiple users interact with applications simultaneously, maintaining data integrity is crucial. Imagine an e-commerce platform during a flash sale – numerous customers trying to purchase the last item in stock. How do we ensure only one buyer succeeds …
Concurrency vs. Parallelism: Architecting Backend Systems That Don't Suck
Look, as backend engineers, we all know the drill. We spend our days building systems that need to be rock-solid, scale like crazy, and, most importantly, not be slow. That means we’re constantly juggling a million things: tons of client requests, mountains of data, and integrations with all …
Unlocking Node.js Performance: A Deep Dive into Garbage Collection
Node.js, celebrated for its asynchronous, event-driven architecture and non-blocking I/O, is a cornerstone of modern web development. It empowers developers to build highly scalable and performant network applications. However, beneath its efficient exterior lies a critical component: the V8 …
Java Buzzwords: Decoding Spring, Spring Boot, Hibernate, Gradle & Maven
In the fast-paced world of software development, you’re bound to hear a lot of “buzzwords.” Some are fleeting trends, but others represent powerful tools and fundamental shifts that define how we build software. Today, we’re diving into the Java ecosystem to decode some key …