PostgreSQL 18: Asynchronous I/O Revolution and Next Generation Database Performance
A technical deep dive into PostgreSQL 18's AIO subsystem, skip scan, virtual generated columns, UUIDv7, OAuth 2.0, and upgrade improvements.
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AWS Lambda Runtime Execution Model: Understanding Task Scheduling and Event Loop Behavior
A detailed analysis of AWS Lambda's execution model, exploring the Runtime API, Node.js event loop integration, and why perceived 'silent crashes' are actually intended behavior in Lambda's optimiz...
Google Cloud Spanner Outage Analysis: A Case Study in System Resilience
A detailed analysis of a critical Google Cloud Spanner outage, examining the root causes, impact, and lessons learned about system resilience and deployment practices in large-scale distributed sys...
Why does Kafka use long polling instead of websockets?
An analysis of Kafka's design decisions, exploring why it uses long polling over WebSockets for real-time communication and the trade-offs involved.
PostgreSQL 18 Beta: Key Features and Performance Enhancements
A comprehensive overview of PostgreSQL 18 Beta's latest features, performance improvements, and new capabilities for modern database applications.
From Text to Numbers: How Computers Convert Strings to Integers Under the Hood
An in-depth exploration of how computers transform textual representations of numbers into actual integers, with code examples in multiple languages and performance considerations.
Practical Memory Management in Linux: Handling Exhaustion with OOM Killer and Beyond
A comprehensive guide to Linux memory management, exploring OOM Killer behavior, swapping mechanisms, and practical strategies for handling memory exhaustion scenarios.
Write-Back Caching and In-Flight Request Handling in SSDs
An in-depth exploration of write-back caching mechanisms in modern SSDs, including the management of in-flight requests, power-loss protection strategies, and architectural considerations that bala...
The Mathematical Elegance Behind Modern Databases: E.F. Codd's Relational Model and Its Enduring Influence
An in-depth exploration of E.F. Codd’s relational model, its mathematical foundations in set theory and predicate logic, and its lasting impact on modern database systems, from normalization to clo...
Mastering Event Binding in Angular
Learn how to use event binding in Angular to respond to user interactions like clicks, keypresses, and mouse movements. Includes practical examples and detailed explanations.