Feb 14 · 4 min read · There’s a specific kind of stress only backend engineers understand. Everything looks fine. Until it isn’t. This is how we rebuilt our exam attendance projection system — and how I learned (again) that PostgreSQL will humble you the moment you rush d...
Join discussionMar 31, 2025 · 8 min read · So, you’ve unlocked the power of Redis as a cache, database, and message queue (if not, check out my previous article! 👉 Unlocking the Power of Redis). But what happens when a single Redis instance isn’t enough? Maybe your application is growing, or...
Join discussionDec 16, 2024 · 4 min read · A database is one of the most critical components of any system—it can make or break its performance. As your system grows, scaling your database becomes essential to handle increasing loads efficiently. Here are some techniques for scaling databases...
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