Programming Digest
Programming Digest
In this issue, explore AI adoption with Mitchell Hashimoto, discover semantic search innovations with Doug Turnbull, and master effective code reviews with Daniil Bastrich. Plus, learn about function inlining and the art of road design in games.
This issue dives into innovative software insights, from Tony's simplified Git implementation and Chad's "deletion test" to Antirez's thoughts on AI in programming. Discover memory leak fixes in Ghostty and core principles of performance engineering.
This issue explores the challenges of clock synchronization, the mechanics of Lobsters' ranking algorithm, the importance of soft skills for engineers, and a deep dive into DNS record order. Don't miss the latest on dithering visuals.
This issue features insights on estimating system performance, unconventional database optimizations, managing soft deletes, the real impact of AI in coding, and Uber's AI models for enhancing airport rideshare efficiency.
This issue explores the evolving landscape of software engineering, from optimizing coding tasks with AI to addressing undefined behavior in C++. We also examine the job market's future and the importance of adaptability in an AI-driven world.
This issue features insights on garbage collection techniques, modern logging improvements, the cynical side of software engineering, compiler surprises, and the economics of space vs. terrestrial data centers.
Kick off the new year with our curated selection of the top 5 articles from 2025. Explore effective code reviews, common engineering pitfalls, prompt engineering, system design insights, and learn from mistakes to enhance your skills.
In this final issue of 2025, we explore Twilio’s shift to a monolithic architecture, innovations in Unicode processing, Reddit’s backend modernization, and rethink outdated engineering practices. Enjoy the read and happy holidays.
In this issue, discover 21 lessons from 14 years at Google, the quirky use of lava lamps for encryption by Cloudflare, and a modern take on SQL JOINs. Plus, build Tetris in Conway's Game of Life and explore Pinterest's AI for content safety.
In this issue, we explore why even top engineers write poor code at big firms, contrasting career strategies in engineering, the evolution of AI in development, and innovative approaches to idempotency keys and code reviews.
This issue explores key insights for engineers, from mastering ambiguity in project requirements to innovative solutions for automating tasks. Discover strategies to stay unblockable, the realities of performance inequality, and behind-the-scenes tales of Crash Bandicoot’s creation.
In this issue, we explore a major Cloudflare outage, learn about optimizing API performance with bloom filters, and discover how to build a custom search engine. Plus, insights on incremental architecture and the essential role of TCP.
In this issue, discover Raph Koster's insights on game design, Bruce Dawson's tech career reflections, Petar Ivanov's debugging techniques, Rona Wang's journey into compiler engineering, and Damar Berlari's exploration of dithering.
In this issue, we explore the evolution of domain names, the efficiency of B-trees, the power of Postgres, and delve into AWS outages through model checking. Plus, insights into maximizing Claude Code for productivity.
In this issue, we explore code reviews, AI's role in coding, and even a fermentation app. Learn how a custom storage solution saved $500K and the fascinating Linux boot process. Don't miss the insights.
In this issue, explore the inner workings of ChatGPT, humorous programming challenges, and vital lessons from managing databases. Plus, avoid common SQL pitfalls to enhance your queries. Don't miss out.
This issue features a practical case study on creating a macOS update notification, insights on avoiding job interview scams, and the importance of multi-core programming. Plus, discover why examples are crucial in documentation.
In this issue, explore essential insights on HTTP caching, modern query optimization with open table formats, GPU performance in matrix multiplication, and tips for building probabilistic software. Plus, learn about the history of the QNX operating system.
In this issue, we explore the wisdom of experience in tech, a new Go diff library, impactful software essays, the nuances of technical taste, and Netflix's resilient data platform. Dive in for insights that matter.
This issue dives into data efficiency and security, exploring compression algorithms, AWS S3's innovative storage, address matching with tries, and AI's impact on programming. Plus, learn how Obsidian fortifies against supply chain threats.