A message queue is a durable component stored in memory that supports asynchronous communication, serving as a buffer for asynchronous requests. Input services, called producers or publishers, create and publish messages to a message queue, while other services, called consumers or subscribers, conn.. read more  

David Heinemeier Hansson, the creator of Ruby on Rails, expresses excitement about Linux and other technologies like Hotwire and exiting the cloud, comparing the discovery to past experiences with the Mac and Ruby. They emphasize the value in exploring new technologies despite initial challenges and.. read more  

Devops adoption is growing, with the market expected to reach$29.79 billion by 2028. It can lead to faster time to market and increased collaboration between teams. However, common mistakes like lack of communication, cybersecurity oversights, and incompatible technologies can derail devops efforts... read more  

Kubernetes' versatility across environments fosters a vast ecosystem of compatible tools, lowering development costs. Numerous open-source tools, such as Skaffold, Minikube, Telepresence, and others, enhance the Kubernetes experience by providing various functionalities out-of-the-box. This rich eco.. read more  

A distinguished tech CEO and engineer shared a software development methodology inspired by Extreme Programming. The method involves starting fresh each day on a feature until it's completed, promoting cleaner final solutions. Another heuristic mentioned involves rewriting code twice to improve qual.. read more  

PostgreSQL has the potential to dominate the database realm with its advanced features and thriving extension ecosystem. The emergence of tools like ParadeDB and DuckDB have led to improved OLAP performance within PostgreSQL, closing the performance gap with top-tier dedicated databases. PostgreSQL'.. read more  

NIST released three encryption standards, FIPS 203, FIPS 204, and FIPS 205, designed to be quantum-resistant. Developed under its post-quantum cryptography project, the standards rely on complex algorithms like polynomial lattices and hash functions. These new standards aim to protect sensitive data.. read more  

CORS mitigates legacy mistakes, providing protections against XSRF attacks for sites. However, the default policy is not sufficient to prevent all cross-site attacks. To address this, implementing server-wide middleware to ignore implicit credentials on cross-origin requests is recommended... read more  

The author has been using neovim for almost 7 years now, enjoying its speed and improved defaults over vim. They have also transitioned their configuration to Lua for a more modern and less quirky experience. The move to language server protocol has enhanced their ability to navigate codebases effec.. read more  

The post covers setting up a server for app hosting, including basics like SSH login, user setup, and NGINX configuration. It also touches on log management, backups, basic network security measures like UFW and Fail2Ban. Additional tools like Grafana Loki, Graylog, and Fluentd are suggested for mor.. read more