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A Modern Stack for Building Scalable Systems

Dive into modern stack recommendations for building robust and scalable systems. This stack is agnostic and can be integrated into all programming languages.

April 23, 2025

by Bartłomiej Żyliński

CORE

· 5,197 Views · 1 Like

From Concept to Cloud: Building With Cursor and the Heroku MCP Server

In this article, I used Cursor and Heroku’s MCP Server to build and deploy a SvelteKit app entirely through prompts—no CLI, just AI.

April 22, 2025

by Alvin Lee

CORE

· 3,080 Views · 1 Like

Why Documentation Matters More Than You Think

Clear documentation boosts onboarding, simplifies development, reduces meetings, and prevents disasters—tactical and strategic docs are vital for sustainable software.

April 22, 2025

by Otavio Santana

CORE

· 4,179 Views · 4 Likes

Mastering Fluent Bit: Installing and Configuring Fluent Bit Using Container Images (Part 2)

This intro to mastering Fluent Bit covers what Fluent Bit is, why you want to use container images, and how to get it running locally in minutes.

April 22, 2025

by Eric D. Schabell

CORE

· 3,493 Views

Software Bill of Materials (SBOM): Enhancing Software Transparency and Security

Explore key concepts of SBOMs and how they are an essential tool in modern software development and cybersecurity frameworks.

April 22, 2025

by Vishal Raina

· 2,978 Views · 1 Like

How to Restore a Transaction Log Backup in SQL Server

Learn to restore SQL Server transaction log backups step by step, including prerequisites, backup types, troubleshooting errors, and best practices.

April 22, 2025

by Nisarg Upadhyay

· 2,924 Views

Platform Engineering for Cloud Teams

Platform engineering empowers cloud teams by streamlining infrastructure, automating workflows, and enhancing developer experience to drive efficiency and innovation.

April 21, 2025

by Josephine Eskaline Joyce

CORE

· 4,779 Views · 8 Likes

Simplifying Vector Embeddings With Go, Cosmos DB, and OpenAI

Learn how to build a Go web app to generate, store, and query vector embeddings using Azure Cosmos DB and OpenAI, with step-by-step guidance.

April 21, 2025

by Abhishek Gupta

CORE

· 2,833 Views · 2 Likes

Thumbnail Generator Microservice for PDF in Spring Boot

Build a utility Spring Boot microservice that converts PDF documents to PNG thumbnails with the open-source Apache PDFBox package.

April 21, 2025

by Amol Gote

CORE

· 1,804 Views · 1 Like

Distributed Systems 101

Learn the core challenges of distributed systems and how to address them with scalability, observability, and smart design choices.

April 18, 2025

by Bartłomiej Żyliński

CORE

· 5,604 Views · 2 Likes

Docs That Write Themselves: Scaling With gRPC and Protobuf

Use .proto files as the single source of truth. Generate both documentation and service stubs from them. Move all contracts — including Kafka events — to gRPC.

April 18, 2025

by Ilia Ivankin

· 3,801 Views · 1 Like

Zero Trust Isn't Just for Networks: Applying Zero-Trust Principles to CI/CD Pipelines

Applied zero trust to CI/CD by removing implicit trust, isolating jobs, using short-lived credentials, and enforcing end-to-end verification.

April 18, 2025

by Yugandhar Suthari

· 3,876 Views · 1 Like

Mastering Fluent Bit: Installing Fluent Bit From Source (Part 1)

This intro to mastering Fluent Bit covers what Fluent Bit is, why source installs matter, and how to get it running locally in minutes.

April 17, 2025

by Eric D. Schabell

CORE

· 5,886 Views · 2 Likes

Gemma 3: Unlocking GenAI Potential Using Docker Model Runner

Run Gemma 3 locally using Docker Model Runner for private, efficient GenAI development — fast setup, offline inference, and full control.

April 17, 2025

by Anjan Kumar Ayyadapu

· 5,296 Views

The Hidden Breach: Secrets Leaked Outside the Codebase Pose a Serious Threat

Secrets aren't just in code. Recent reports show major leaks in collaboration tools like Slack, Jira, and Confluence. Here’s what security teams need to know.

April 17, 2025

by Dwayne McDaniel

· 3,308 Views

Integrating Jenkins With Playwright TypeScript: A Complete Guide

A step-by-step guide to integrate Jenkins with Playwright TypeScript: The key files needed are playwright.config.ts, Jenkinsfile, package.json, and test files.

April 17, 2025

by Sidharth Shukla

· 4,078 Views · 2 Likes

Feature Flag Framework in Salesforce Using LaunchDarkly

A Salesforce feature flag system using custom permissions and LaunchDarkly enables controlled rollouts, rapid reversals, and seamless feature management.

April 16, 2025

by Ronith Pingili

· 3,364 Views · 1 Like

Zero Trust Architecture: Revolutionizing Network Security in the Digital Age

Traditional network security models have become obsolete. Enter Zero Trust Architecture, an approach that challenges decades of established cybersecurity thinking.

April 16, 2025

by Igboanugo David Ugochukwu

· 3,970 Views · 2 Likes

Enhancing Avro With Semantic Metadata Using Logical Types

Avro logical types add semantic meaning to primitive data types, making schemas more expressive. This blog explores their benefits and common use cases.

April 16, 2025

by Gurmeet Saran

· 4,451 Views · 1 Like

Terraform Drift Detection at Scale: How to Catch Configuration Drift Early

Automated drift detection ensures Terraform-managed infrastructure stays aligned with Git, reducing risk from manual changes across multi-cloud environments.

April 15, 2025

by Yugandhar Suthari

· 4,810 Views · 2 Likes

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