In today’s digital world, managing the flow of data and requests between clients and servers is critical for maintaining the performance, security, and availability of web services. One key technique used to achieve this is rate limiting. This blog will delve into the concept of rate limiting, its importance, methods, and best practices. What is … Read more
CAP stands for Consistency, Availability, and Partition tolerance, and the theorem states that a distributed system can only guarantee two of these three properties at any given time. We will I’ve deep into understanding the CAP theorem, its components, tradeoffs, and some real world examples. Introduction Distributed systems have become increasingly prevalent in today’s technology … Read more
Apache Cassandra is a highly scalable, distributed NoSQL database designed to handle large amounts of data across many servers, providing high availability with no single point of failure. This practical guide will help you understand how to use Cassandra for real-world applications. Key Points Key Concepts in Cassandra Keyspace A keyspace is an outermost container … Read more
The SOLID principles are a set of five design principles that help software developers create more maintainable, understandable, and scalable code. Let’s delve into each SOLID principle and explore how they contribute to building high-quality software. Solid Overview Each principle can be applied at different levels of software design, including classes, methods, and modules. The … Read more
Dependency Inversion Principle (DIP), Dependency Injection (DI), and Inversion of Control (IoC) are pivotal concepts in software development, shaping the architecture and flexibility of modern applications. What is a dependency? A state where one class depends on another is called dependency or coupling. Example A good design has low dependency/loosely coupling. Why is dependency bad? … Read more
Design patterns play a crucial role in enhancing code quality, maintainability, and scalability. One of the most influential collections of design patterns is the Gang of Four (GoF) patterns, encapsulated in the seminal book “Design Patterns: Elements of Reusable Object-Oriented Software.” What are Design Patterns? Design patterns are proven solutions to common problems encountered in … Read more
Bloom filters are a powerful tool for efficient data storage and retrieval. They offer a unique approach to handling large data sets with minimal memory requirements. This article aims to comprehensively understand Bloom filters, covering their definition, working principles, applications, advantages, and limitations. What is a Bloom Filter? How Does a Bloom Filter Work? let’s … Read more
The flyweight design pattern provides a framework for minimizing memory usage and computational overhead by intelligently sharing common elements among objects. In this blog post, we embark on a journey to explore the principles of the Flyweight pattern, dissect its key components, and unveil its real-world applications. Join us as we delve into the intricacies … Read more
The world of software design is filled with various architectural patterns that help developers create robust and maintainable code. One such pattern that plays a crucial role in managing object behaviour is the Proxy Design Pattern. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the fundamentals of the Proxy Design Pattern, understand its purpose, and explore … Read more
The State Design Pattern is a behavioural design pattern that allows an object to alter its behaviour when its internal state changes. This pattern is particularly useful when an object transitions through different states, and its behaviour needs to change accordingly. In this blog post, we’ll explore the State Design Pattern, its components, and how … Read more