Programming Digest
Programming Digest
This issue dives into the importance of clear error messages, the courage to change code instead of using workarounds, innovative networking in games, insights from vintage programming, and the relevance of Codd's relational model in modern databases.
In this issue, we explore the complexities of clean code, the common pitfalls engineers face, strategies for preventing performance regressions, the beauty of technical debt, and a design challenge for an instant messaging app.
In this issue, explore GPS's impact on navigation, the quirks of GIFs, Uber's efficiency improvements, Figma's role in design handoffs, and the intriguing concept of negative leap seconds.
This issue features insights on productivity hacks for developers, a nostalgic look at programming from 1987, web performance pitfalls, a deep dive into JPEG compression, and an introduction to Infrastructure as Code.
This week's issue explores the rewards of game graphics programming, delves into UUIDs and ULIDs for data identifiers, unpacks advanced Git concepts, and offers insights on mentoring software engineers. Plus, tips for fixing game stutters on Linux.
In this issue, we explore the dynamic world of databases, tackle CSS challenges, navigate the PR paradox, uncover performance pitfalls in multi-core servers, and reflect on the journey of non-productive programmers.
This issue explores the evolution of application hosting, the benefits of starting with monoliths over microservices, and insights from Twitter on processing massive data. Plus, tips on using dig and making Vision AI accessible for developers.
This week's newsletter features a viral business story about pen & paper websites, insights on streamlining your development process, essential software engineering idioms, and a look at HTTP/3's advancements. Don't miss it.
This issue explores common infrastructure pitfalls, the unique Rockstar programming language, Shopify's impressive Cyber Monday stats, the complexities of asynchronous programming, and reflections on being an average developer.
In this issue, explore essential networking concepts for developers, learn to measure software complexity, grasp floating point basics, discover impactful books for your career, and dive into product management essentials for engineers.
This week's issue dives into time management for makers, the value of measurement, the fundamentals of cryptography, the pitfalls of overengineering, and a guide to understanding Terraform. Unlock insights to enhance your projects.
This week's issue delves into the nuances of software development, from the pitfalls of premature abstractions to the enduring relevance of SOLID principles. We also explore the value of developer estimates and roadmap planning for individual contributors.
In this issue, explore an invisible JavaScript backdoor, delve into frontend philosophy with React + Next.js, learn to build a CPU from scratch, and discover best practices for securing your REST API. Don't miss out.
In this issue, explore insights from building a production database, tips for asking effective questions, the mechanics of tries in JavaScript, the most used software components, and the best way to learn a new programming language.
In this issue, explore strategies for efficient programming, Apple's journey to the M1 Pro chip, the purpose of your code, incident review best practices, and career advice on embracing uncertainty in your tech career.
This issue explores valuable insights for developers, from mastering hidden Chrome Dev Tools features to understanding sociotechnical challenges in software. Plus, discover the importance of doing extra and the fascinating world of time zone maintenance.
This issue explores Facebook's sudden internet disappearance, delves into NP-hard puzzle-solving techniques, examines BGP after the outage, critiques IBM Cloud's struggles, and poses questions about engineering culture in tech companies.
This issue explores the inner workings of GPUs, the responsibilities of software developers, performance insights from a Cassandra database on Ubuntu, and highlights from Postgres 14. Plus, gain wisdom from two decades in software engineering.
In this issue, explore the quirks of programming with a deep dive into DMARC, tackle pesky bugs, and learn about designing low-maintenance software. Plus, discover how to enhance your coding experience in VS Code.
In this issue, explore the nuances of changelogs, delve into the psychology behind pair programming, and gain insights on practical API design at Netflix. Plus, learn the art of reading code and tackle engineering challenges in mobile app development.