There is a proposal to make PostgreSQL multi-threaded, running the server in a single process with multiple threads. The idea has gained consensus, but there are challenges to overcome, such as handling global variables, extensions, and exposed PIDs... read more  

An in-depth look at the design of KVM, a hypervisor built into the Linux kernel. KVM provides a clean separation between the hypervisor and the Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM), allowing for power and flexibility in managing VMs. The KVM API is designed to be simple and easy to use, making it feasible .. read more  

Opinion: Kubernetes is powerful but complex and costly to maintain, especially for small workloads. It's better to start with ECS and switch to Kubernetes only if advanced features are needed... read more  

Learn how to create a robust bash script with the "exit trap" idiom, ensuring that necessary cleanup operations are always performed, even in the event of unexpected errors or interruptions... read more  

Tips for staying motivated during large technical projects: break the project into small, clear sub-tasks, prioritize functionality that enables demos, aim for tangible results and progress, and automate testing. Building a demo provides invaluable feedback which helps in prioritizing the next featu.. read more  

Here are the myths: - you need to be original - you need to be an expert - posts need to be 100% correct - writing boring posts is bad - you need to explain every concept - page views matter - more material is always better - everyone should blog.. read more  

Generate stable QR codes using the Stable Diffusion community approach without custom models... read more  

Starting a project can be full of excitement, hope, and blissful productivity. Finishing that last ten percent, however, can feel like too much. Here’s how to get past that and actually finish... read more  

Bad software is often caused by an imaginary problem that takes root in complicated, overly complex designs and dysfunctional team communication. Developers are driven to solve these imagined issues rather than real problems, perpetuating the existence of bad software. To solve this, teams must focu.. read more  

This guide explains how to use a Dagger SDK to perform all the same operations that you would typically perform with a Dockerfile, except using Go, Python or Node.js... read more