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Designing Effective Toast Messages in React Native/ iOS/ Android

Aug 9, 2024 · 3 min read · Toast messages are a common feature in modern mobile apps, offering users quick feedback or guidance. Crafting an effective toast message involves attention to several elements, including platform-specific styles, usability, typography, color, and lo...

How to Batch Notifications w/o Building an Aggregation Engine? (sample github app given)

Jul 4, 2024 · 3 min read · I set out to tackle a common issue faced by users of social media and collaborative platforms: notification fatigue. Inspired by the notification strategies employed by major platforms like LinkedIn, MS Teams, and Google Workspace, I aimed to create ...

Redis <-> RQScheduler <-> Celery for Dynamic Task Scheduling and Concurrent Execution in Django Backend

Apr 11, 2024 · 6 min read · In our previous setup, the initial problem seemed straightforward: implementing a scheduling mechanism for database queries using goroutines. This approach worked well with minimal resources and SQLite in a Go service. However, when integrating this ...

Optimizing Task Scheduling and Concurrent Operations Through Redis & Postgres in Python Backend

Mar 24, 2024 · 6 min read · The problem initially appeared straightforward, but it quickly became apparent that we had underestimated its complexity. In our prior setup, we relied on goroutines to schedule database queries, enabling us to operate efficiently with minimal resour...

7 Components of our Notification Service we Shifted from Devs to PMs

Feb 19, 2024 · 2 min read · A good notification service is more than a communication channel; it can bridge the gap between the product and the users, increasing product adoption. Think of it this way: timely and relevant #alerts can nudge users with some actionable intent for ...