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⏱ 7 min read Kubernetes networking is one of the most complex and frequently misunderstood aspects of container orchestration. Every pod gets an IP, Read article

⏱ 7 min read Memcached is a high-performance, distributed memory caching system used by Facebook, Twitter, and Wikipedia to reduce database load and accelerate Read article

⏱ 7 min read PostgreSQL is the most popular open-source relational database, powering applications from startups to enterprises. Understanding its internals — how MVCC Read article

⏱ 7 min read A Content Delivery Network caches content at servers distributed across the globe, serving users from the nearest location. CDNs reduce Read article

⏱ 8 min read In a microservices architecture, maintaining data consistency across services is the hardest challenge. A single business operation (placing an order) Read article

⏱ 7 min read A centralized logging system collects, indexes, and makes searchable the logs from hundreds or thousands of microservices. Without it, debugging Read article

⏱ 7 min read Database connection pooling is a critical optimization for any application that uses a relational database. Without pooling, every database query Read article

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⏱ 7 min read An API gateway is the single entry point for all client requests in a microservices architecture. It handles cross-cutting concerns Read article