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Kafka isn’t just “a message queue.” It’s a distributed, high-throughput commit log that moves ridiculous amounts of data with remarkable efficiency. When I started digging into its internals, I expected to find some clever Java code.What I found inst...

This post was originally a talk delivered at Common Knowledge Conference (CKCON) 2024 in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Wanbiao Ye (Mohanson) is a blockchain engineer at Cryptape, specializing in low-level VM and compiler development. His work spans multiple ...

In the intricate tapestry of computer science, Unix shells and processes play a pivotal role. Let's embark on a journey to uncover the fascinating world behind the scenes of your computer. Pioneers and Foundations Unix Origins: The original Unix oper...
