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Cache Strategies in Distributed Systems

Mar 1 · 9 min read · Introduction In modern distributed systems, performance is not just an optimization metric; it has a direct impact on business outcomes. Even small delays in response time can reduce user engagement,

Understanding the Thundering Herd Problem

Feb 24 · 6 min read · Introduction We all know that most modern applications are built to handle thousands, sometimes millions of users. But sometimes systems don't fail because of heavy traffic. They fail because of synch

Connecting Your Domain to Hashnode

Jan 19 · 3 min read · Introduction If you’re serious about blogging, having a custom domain makes a real difference. If makes your blog look professional and gives you ownership. Hashnode makes this process easy, but many students still get confused, mainly with CNAME rec...

Understanding Tokenization

Jan 12 · 4 min read · Introduction When you talk to AI like ChatGPT, it feels like it understands full sentences. It feels like it reads words the same way humans do. But that’s not true. AI does not read words.AI does not read sentences. AI reads tokens. To understand ho...

Vector Embeddings

Nov 16, 2025 · 6 min read · Introduction AI can translate languages, answer questions, recommend movies and even understand emotions in text. But behind all of this intelligence, there is one concept that makes everything work: Vector Embeddings You may not hear the term often,...