Articles about System Design
Introduction In the world of software development, the ability to build and deploy applications across different architectures is invaluable. This capability becomes particularly essential when dealing with ARM-based applications such as those for embedded systems or newer ARM-based servers. In this blog post, we will explore how to build ARM64 Docker container images on an … Read more
Introduction In today’s data-driven landscape, businesses require robust tools to efficiently process, transform, and analyze data for deriving meaningful insights. Google Dataflow is a solution, offering a powerful, fully managed service on the Google Cloud Platform (GCP) that simplifies the complexities of building data pipelines. Key Features of Google Dataflow Google Dataflow boasts several key … Read more
Introduction Cloud Firestore is a powerful, cloud-based NoSQL database that offers a flexible and scalable solution for storing and managing data. This post dives into the core concepts of Firestore, contrasting it with traditional relational databases and highlighting its unique advantages. NoSQL vs. Relational Databases: A Paradigm Shift If you’re familiar with relational databases like … Read more
Introduction In today’s interconnected digital landscape, APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) serve as the backbone of modern software development, enabling seamless communication between disparate systems. However, managing and securing APIs can be complex, especially in microservices architectures where numerous services interact with each other. What is an API Gateway? An API gateway is an architectural pattern … Read more
Introduction In today’s interconnected world of software development, designing robust and scalable APIs is crucial for building successful applications. Representational State Transfer (REST) has emerged as a dominant architectural style for designing networked applications. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the principles and best practices of designing APIs using REST specifications. Understanding REST At … Read more
Introduction In the realm of networking, Anycast IP addresses represent a fascinating concept that has become increasingly popular due to its ability to enhance performance, scalability, and reliability of services across distributed networks. This blog post aims to delve into the intricacies of Anycast, exploring its underlying principles, mechanics, use cases, and considerations for implementation. … Read more
