Architecture
Caching Strategies Every Developer Should Know (With Examples)
A practical guide to caching techniques including Redis, CDN caching, database caching, and application-level strategies.
11 min read·
Architecture
Software architecture patterns and system design for production. Event-driven systems, microservices, message queues, CQRS, and the trade-offs behind every major design decision.
15 articles
Architecture
Node.js Performance Tuning: Handle 10x More Requests
Go from 800 to 15,000+ requests/second with clustering, Fastify, connection pooling, Redis caching, and event loop optimization. Real benchmarks included.
10 min read·
Architecture
How to Scale a Next.js App to 100k Users Without Breaking the Bank
A practical playbook for scaling Next.js apps to 100k users using ISR, multi-layer caching, CDN optimization, and backend tuning -- all for under $500/month.
9 min read·
Architecture
Redis vs Kafka vs RabbitMQ: When to Use What (Real Examples)
A developer-focused comparison of Redis, Kafka, and RabbitMQ. Covers architecture, performance, use cases, and decision-making guidelines with real-world scenarios.
10 min read·
Architecture
Can 1 VPS Handle 100k Users? Real Architecture Breakdown
An in-depth exploration of whether a single VPS can support 100k users. Includes system design, caching strategies, database optimization, CDN usage, and bottleneck analysis with real examples.
9 min read·
Architecture
CQRS and Event Sourcing: A Practical Introduction
CQRS separates read and write models for independent optimization. Event Sourcing stores every state change as an immutable event. Learn when each pattern solves real problems, with TypeScript implementations, projection examples, and event store comparisons.
12 min read·
Architecture
Rate Limiting: Token Bucket, Leaky Bucket, Sliding Window, and Fixed Counter
Compare the four main rate limiting algorithms -- Token Bucket, Leaky Bucket, Sliding Window Log, and Fixed Window Counter. Includes Redis Lua implementations, nginx configuration, distributed rate limiting patterns, and managed service pricing.
12 min read·
Architecture
API Design Patterns: REST vs GraphQL vs gRPC Compared
REST for public APIs, GraphQL for complex frontends, gRPC for service-to-service. Learn when to use each API design pattern, with comparisons of error handling, versioning, authentication, and managed gateway pricing.
10 min read·
Architecture
Microservices vs Monolith: The Decision Framework Engineers Actually Use
The microservices vs monolith decision depends on team size, deployment needs, and organizational structure. Learn the five-question decision framework, the Strangler Fig migration pattern, and why most teams should start with a well-structured monolith.
10 min read·
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