This post covers the system design of a URL shortener tool like TinyURL or Bitly, including functional and non-functional requirements, database design, URL shortener service implementation, high-level architecture components, and security considerations. The system needs to handle 1000 writes per s.. read more  

AWS billing issue caused by unauthorized write requests originating from multiple accounts outside AWS, resembling a DDoS attack. Lesson learned: add random suffixes to bucket names for enhanced security and specify AWS region in requests to avoid additional costs and API redirection. Take precautio.. read more  

Cloudflare's network spans over 310 cities in 120 countries, connecting with 13,000 network providers. They recently explored the impact of Internet disruptions from a routing and traffic perspective. The first quarter of 2024 saw Internet disruptions due to cable damage, military action, and cybera.. read more  

There are many AI tools available to help developers save time and focus on things that matter. One interesting tool is Taipy, an open-source Python library that offers end-to-end application development features for efficient data flow management and improved performance. It also integrates seamles.. read more  

Build a serverless URL shortener using AWS services like API Gateway, Lambda, DynamoDB, and DAX for caching to increase response time and efficiency. Implement the infrastructure code using Terraform, and easily manage and modify the components of the application to optimize performance and scalabil.. read more  

History of web development frameworks is important to help keep perspective. Over the past year, the journey of web development has been crazy, with changes in architecture, such as moving from a single-server structure to more decentralized spaces for sharing information... read more  

If you want to become a Golang developer, you have come to the right place. This article shares a complete roadmap to follow to become a competent Golang developer, including mandatory tech skills and additional optional skills to excel in backend development... read more  

Microsoft has released the source code to MS-DOS 4.00 under the MIT license in partnership with IBM. This release includes original documents, binaries, and source code from the "Ozzie Drop" collection. The team is continuing to explore the archives for more discoveries and may release additional co.. read more  

Version 2.45.0 of the Git source-code management system has been released. Changes include a new list command for git reflog, new configuration variables for git diff, the ability to drop redundant commits while cherry-picking, performance improvements, and more... read more  

The Ubuntu 24.04 LTS release is causing frustration among users as the official app store no longer installs deb files, promoting Snap packages over Debian's deb packages. Canonical has not fixed this issue despite user complaints, suggesting it may be a deliberate decision to prioritize Snap over d.. read more