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Low-Maintenance Backend Architectures for Scalable Applications

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My own journey of redesigning numerous systems and optimizing their performance has taught me time and again that creating a truly low-maintenance backend is an art that goes far beyond simple technical implementation. Developers could understand and manage the entire systems intricacies.

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Best Practices for Designing Resilient APIs for Scalability and Reliability

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Over the last 15+ years, Ive worked on designing APIs that are not only functional but also resilient able to adapt to unexpected failures and maintain performance under pressure. This has become critical since APIs serve as the backbone of todays interconnected systems.

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Mastering Scalability in Spring Boot

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Scalability is a fundamental concept in both technology and business that refers to the ability of a system, network, or organization to handle a growing amount of requests or ability to grow. This characteristic is crucial for maintaining performance and efficiency as need increases.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Database Sharding: Building Scalable Systems

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We’ll start by defining what sharding is and why it’s essential for modern, high-performance databases. In this section, we’ll walk through the factors to consider when selecting a shard key, common mistakes to avoid, and how to balance performance with even data distribution. Here’s what you can expect to learn: What is Sharding?:

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Write a System Design Document

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Have you ever wondered how large-scale systems handle millions of requests seamlessly while ensuring speed, reliability, and scalability? Behind every high-performing application whether its a search engine, an e-commerce platform, or a real-time messaging service lies a well-thought-out system design.

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API Design Principles for Optimal Performance and Scalability

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The post will provide a comprehensive guide to understanding the key principles and best practices for optimizing the performance of APIs. What Is API Performance Optimization? API performance optimization is the process of improving the speed, scalability, and reliability of APIs.

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Rapid Event Notification System at Netflix

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By: Ankush Gulati , David Gevorkyan Additional credits: Michael Clark , Gokhan Ozer Intro Netflix has more than 220 million active members who perform a variety of actions throughout each session, ranging from renaming a profile to watching a title.

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