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.
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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 balance performance with data integrity.
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 cloud-native architectures.
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.
Mastering JSON.stringify() and JSON.parse() in JavaScript
A complete guide to converting data between JavaScript objects and JSON using JSON.stringify() and JSON.parse(). Includes real-world use cases and best practices.
How PostgreSQL MVCC Works: Transaction Visibility, Garbage Collection, Hidden Columns to VACUUM
A deep dive into PostgreSQL's Multi-Version Concurrency Control (MVCC), exploring transaction visibility, garbage collection, and vacuum operations.
Technical Guide to System Calls: Implementation and Signal Handling in Modern Operating Systems
A comprehensive technical guide to system calls and signal handling in modern operating systems, covering implementation details, kernel interfaces, and practical system programming techniques.