--- title: "Umesh Tharuka Malaviarachchi (@Umeshtharukaofficial) | Hashnode" description: "Software Developer. Read the latest articles by Umesh Tharuka Malaviarachchi on Hashnode." url: "https://hashnode.com/@Umeshtharukaofficial" --- @Umeshtharukaofficial # Umesh Tharuka Malaviarachchi @Umeshtharukaofficial · Joined September 2022 Software Developer ### [Celebrating Innovation at .NET Conf 2024](https://umeshtharukaofficial.hashnode.dev/celebrating-innovation-at-net-conf-2024-from-china-to-taiwan?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Celebrating Innovation at .NET Conf 2024: From China to Taiwan 3 min read · [umeshtharukaofficial.hashnode.dev](https://umeshtharukaofficial.hashnode.dev/celebrating-innovation-at-net-conf-2024-from-china-to-taiwan?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Jan 4, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/celebrating-innovation-at-net-conf-2024-from-china-to-taiwan/67791a83d3fa43437bd6121d) ### [Setting Up Your Environment: Installing Python and Required Libraries](https://umeshtharukaofficial.hashnode.dev/setting-up-your-environment-installing-python-and-required-libraries?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Learn how to install Python and essential libraries to set up your development environment. Follow our step-by-step guide to get started with Python program 6 min read · [umeshtharukaofficial.hashnode.dev](https://umeshtharukaofficial.hashnode.dev/setting-up-your-environment-installing-python-and-required-libraries?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [May 28, 2024](https://hashnode.com/posts/setting-up-your-environment-installing-python-and-required-libraries/6655a58a3deb76da13738c72) ### [Introduction to Chatbots: Understanding the Basics and Use Cases](https://umeshtharukaofficial.hashnode.dev/introduction-to-chatbots-understanding-the-basics-and-use-cases?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Discover the fundamentals of chatbots and explore their diverse use cases. Learn how chatbots can enhance customer service, streamline operations, and impro 7 min read · [umeshtharukaofficial.hashnode.dev](https://umeshtharukaofficial.hashnode.dev/introduction-to-chatbots-understanding-the-basics-and-use-cases?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [May 27, 2024](https://hashnode.com/posts/introduction-to-chatbots-understanding-the-basics-and-use-cases/66547f04f319b20517b1c0c4) ### [Migrating Data from PlanetScale to Another Freely-Hosted MySQL Database in 5 Minutes](https://umeshtharukaofficial.hashnode.dev/migrating-data-from-planetscale-to-another-freely-hosted-mysql-database-in-5-minutes?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Dear Readers, In this comprehensive guide, we will explore how to migrate data from PlanetScale, a distributed MySQL database service, to another freely-hosted MySQL database in just 5 minutes. Whether you're transitioning to a different hosting prov... 3 min read · [umeshtharukaofficial.hashnode.dev](https://umeshtharukaofficial.hashnode.dev/migrating-data-from-planetscale-to-another-freely-hosted-mysql-database-in-5-minutes?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Mar 11, 2024](https://hashnode.com/posts/migrating-data-from-planetscale-to-another-freely-hosted-mysql-database-in-5-minutes/65ef051bb6c1e0b87a1f3427) ### [How does the Netflix backend system operate with a complete system designing flow?](https://umeshtharukaofficial.hashnode.dev/how-does-the-netflix-backend-system-operate-with-a-complete-system-designing-flow?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Now Java experts are going to mention some high-level working of Netflix and then jump right into all these three components in depth. 12 min read · [umeshtharukaofficial.hashnode.dev](https://umeshtharukaofficial.hashnode.dev/how-does-the-netflix-backend-system-operate-with-a-complete-system-designing-flow?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Nov 26, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-does-the-netflix-backend-system-operate-with-a-complete-system-designing-flow/63816a961c1b6c3d27b10c4a)