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How to Build a Scalable URL Shortener with Distributed Caching Using Redis

Nov 19, 2024 · 6 min read · In this tutorial, we'll build a scalable URL shortening service using Node.js and Redis. This service will leverage distributed caching to handle high traffic efficiently, reduce latency, and scale seamlessly. We'll explore key concepts such as consi...

How to Build a Distributed Rate Limiting System Using Redis and Lua Scripts

Nov 19, 2024 · 6 min read · In this comprehensive guide, you’ll build a distributed rate limiter using Redis and Lua scripting to control user requests in a high-traffic environment. Rate limiting is crucial in any system to prevent abuse, manage traffic, and protect your resou...

Build a Real-Time Multiplayer Tic-Tac-Toe Game Using WebSockets and Microservices

Nov 18, 2024 · 9 min read · In this tutorial, we’ll build a real-time multiplayer Tic-Tac-Toe game using Node.js, Socket.IO, and Redis. This game allows two players to connect from different browser tabs, take turns playing, and see real-time updates as they play. We'll use Red...

How to Use Design Patterns in Java with Spring Boot – Explained with Code Examples

Nov 14, 2024 · 20 min read · As software projects grow, it becomes increasingly important to keep your code organized, maintainable, and scalable. This is where design patterns come into play. Design patterns provide proven, reusable solutions to common software design challenge...

How to Build a Dropbox-like Distributed File Storage System Using MinIO and gRPC

Nov 12, 2024 · 5 min read · In this tutorial, I’ll guide you through building a distributed file storage system inspired by Dropbox, using MinIO (an open-source, S3-compatible object storage server) and gRPC. The goal is to create a system that can store, replicate, and manage ...