Software Design and Architecture Resources

Availability to Accountability: Running AI Workloads Responsibly in the Cloud

In this article, learn the core challenges of running AI in the cloud — availability, reliability, observability, and responsibility — and how to overcome them.

August 7, 2025

by Sam Prakash Bheri

· 2,112 Views

Cloud Sprawl Is a Given; Cloud Complexity Doesn’t Have to Be

Cloud sprawl is inevitable — but complexity isn’t. IaC alone isn’t enough. Real control comes from visibility, automation, and enforcing every change through code.

August 6, 2025

by Aharon Twizer

· 2,358 Views · 1 Like

Automating Node.js Deployments With a Custom CI/CD Server

Learn to automate Node.js deployments with a custom CI/CD server using GitHub webhooks, GitHub Actions, PM2, and shell scripting for seamless updates.

August 6, 2025

by Kolawole Yusuf

· 3,380 Views · 4 Likes

Building Scalable, Resilient Workflows With State Machines on GCP

Learn how to build scalable, resilient backend workflows on Google Cloud using state machines, Workflows, Eventarc, and more with real-world use cases.

August 6, 2025

by Ravi Teja Thutari

CORE

· 4,076 Views · 2 Likes

Model Context Protocol (MCP): A Comprehensive Guide to Architecture, Uses, and Implementation

This article explores MCP’s architecture, technical features, real-world use cases, and how it improves on traditional AI function-calling methods.

August 6, 2025

by Nilesh Bhandarwar

· 8,070 Views · 4 Likes

Mastering Fluent Bit: Developer Guide to Service Section Configuration (Part 5)

This intro to mastering Fluent Bit covers handy tips and tricks for speeding up the inner development loop when integrating telemetry pipelines.

August 6, 2025

by Eric D. Schabell

CORE

· 1,644 Views · 3 Likes

Integration Testing for Go Apps Using Testcontainers and Containerized Databases

Learn how to use Testcontainers with Go and the Cosmos DB emulator for fast, isolated integration testing — no complex test environments needed.

August 6, 2025

by Abhishek Gupta

CORE

· 2,655 Views · 2 Likes

Enriching AI With Real-Time Insights via MCP

Introductory article about MCP, a universal adapter that allows AI assistants to access and interact with external systems while maintaining a consistent interface.

August 6, 2025

by Horatiu Dan

CORE

· 1,458 Views · 6 Likes

AI/ML for Engineering Managers: Enhancing Productivity and Quality in Fintech

Learn practical strategies, real-world results, and key considerations for successful AI integration and improve on boosting your engineering metrics.

August 5, 2025

by Purushottam Raj

· 1,697 Views · 3 Likes

Docker Multi-Stage Builds: Optimizing Development and Production Workflows

Traditional Docker images are bloated with unnecessary build tools, dev dependencies, and source code.

August 5, 2025

by Mahitha Adapa

· 3,663 Views · 5 Likes

Tail Sampling: The Future of Intelligent Observability in Distributed Systems

Discover how tail sampling in OpenTelemetry enhances observability, reduces costs, and captures critical traces for faster detection and smarter system monitoring.

August 5, 2025

by Rishab Jolly

· 3,338 Views · 1 Like

Learn to use AWS SNS (Amazon Simple Notification Service) messaging service to publish a message to an email address as a subscriber using Spring Boot.

August 5, 2025

by Milan Karajovic

· 3,088 Views · 4 Likes

Scalable Distributed Architectures in E-Commerce: Proven Case Studies

Learn how AWS, GCP, and Kubernetes designs achieve resilience, low latency, and massive scalability with real-world blueprints.

August 5, 2025

by Ravi Teja Thutari

CORE

· 3,743 Views · 3 Likes

Estimating Software Projects: A Practical Approach for Tech Leads

Accurate estimates enable leadership to determine the project feasibility. Therefore, it is important for tech leads to provide realistic estimates.

August 5, 2025

by Shweta Venkateswaran

· 1,699 Views · 2 Likes

Building a Simple AIOps Monitoring Dashboard With Prometheus and Grafana

Learn to build a simple AIOps dashboard using Prometheus, Grafana, and ML-based anomaly detection to monitor metrics, set alerts, and prevent failures.

August 5, 2025

by Balajee Asish Brahmandam

· 4,343 Views · 1 Like

Why Developers Should Pay Attention to Internal Directory Security

Most breaches spread from weak internal controls. Developers can spot risks early, limit privilege creep, and help stop attacks before they escalate.

August 4, 2025

by Alex Vakulov

CORE

· 1,953 Views · 1 Like

WebAssembly: From Browser Plugin to the Next Universal Runtime

Wasm evolved from a browser booster to a universal runtime. The Component Model promises a future of truly composable blocks reshaping our conception of software.

August 4, 2025

by Graziano Casto

CORE

· 3,578 Views · 3 Likes