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PostgreSQL MVCC: Common Mistakes in Application Development
Understanding PostgreSQL's MVCC mechanism is critical for performance and data consistency. Common mistakes and their solutions when developing applications...
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Deep dives into software, cloud computing, AI and technology trends.
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Push Notification Reliability: 3 Core Misconceptions
We examine 3 common misconceptions in push notification delivery and the issues they cause in real-world systems. Improving reliability...
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High Cardinality Metrics: Does the Benefit Outweigh the Cost?
Examining the impact of high cardinality metrics on system performance, cost analysis, and optimal usage scenarios.
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Serving AI Models: Balancing Cost and Performance
Strategies for balancing cost and performance when serving AI models. Pragmatic approaches and real-world experiences.
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CI/CD Tool Selection: Balancing Vendor Lock-in and Maintenance Burden
Balancing vendor lock-in and maintenance burden when selecting CI/CD tools is critical for long-term success. In this post, I share my experiences and.
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Why Mobile Push Notifications Don't Arrive: 3 Critical Reasons
I examine the technical reasons behind mobile push notification delivery issues with my 20 years of system architecture experience. Problems, solutions, and...
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Database Indexes: Necessary for Every Query?
I examine when database indexes are beneficial, when they hurt performance, and the right indexing strategies with real-world scenarios.
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Agent-Based vs. Agentless Monitoring: Make the Right Choice in 3 Steps
Determine which system monitoring method, agent-based or agentless, is right for you in 3 simple steps. A practical guide based on my experience.
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SQLite vs PostgreSQL: Which One in Production?
I compare the performance, concurrency, backup, and resource consumption differences of SQLite and PostgreSQL in production environments based on my field.
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Dependency Management: Monorepo or Polyrepo? My Choices
I compare monorepo and polyrepo approaches for dependency management in software projects, drawing from my own experiences. Advantages, disadvantages, and.
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Metrics and Trace Data: Fundamentals of Understanding System Issues
Mustafa Erbay shares his experiences on the importance, usage, and practical tips for metric and trace data to deeply understand system issues…
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Switch Hardening: Always a Necessary Step?
We delve deep into switch hardening, a cornerstone of network security. When is it necessary, what are the trade-offs, and its practical applications.
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Zero-Trust Architecture: A Pragmatic Roadmap for Small Teams
A step-by-step guide on how small teams can practically and effectively implement zero-trust architecture. Core principles, tools...
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Secret Rotation: Practical Ways to Enhance Security
Regularly rotating secrets in systems is a critical security step. Drawing from my own experiences, I'll discuss secret rotation strategies and practical...
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Metric Collection: Push vs. Pull Models - When to Use Which?
A deep dive into Push and Pull models for collecting system and application metrics, exploring which is more suitable for different scenarios...
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Metric Cardinality: An Overlooked Performance Burden or a Developer
How does metric cardinality affect system performance? In this guide, we delve deep into overlooked burdens and developer mistakes.
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RED Metrics Design: Service-Oriented or Workflow-Oriented?
Should RED metrics be designed based on services or workflows? This post explores the pros, cons, and best use cases for each approach.
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The Operational Cost of JWT Lifecycle Management: Overlooked Details
I delve into the operational burden and cost of JWT lifecycle management, examining overlooked strategic points and practical solutions.
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REST vs. GraphQL vs. gRPC: 3 API Design Approaches Compared
A deep dive into REST, GraphQL, and gRPC API design approaches. I compare them with concrete examples to help you choose the best fit for your project.
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AI Agent Tool-Use Limits: More Tools, Better Results?
I examine the limits of AI agents' tool usage and the complexity introduced by adding more tools. Practical takeaways from my real-world experiences.
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Distributed Lock Alternatives: My Pragmatic System Design Experiences
Lock management in distributed systems is critical for data consistency. Exploring different alternatives like Redis, PostgreSQL, and database locks, and.
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Why is VLAN Segmentation Overhyped in Small Networks?
I share my experiences on the administrative burden, performance losses, and practical alternatives of VLAN segmentation in small-scale networks.
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Mobile App Size Optimization: The Burden of the Development Process
We examine methods for reducing APK and IPA packages, R8/ProGuard settings, and CI/CD processes in mobile app size optimization.
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ORM Tools Are Overrated: Why They Fall Short in Large-Scale Projects?
I examine the shortcomings of ORM tools in large-scale projects, their performance bottlenecks, and alternative approaches with concrete examples.