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October 20, 2023

Welcome back to Programming Digest. This week, discover insightful articles tailored for engineering managers and tech leaders. Stay informed and inspired with the best in tech every Monday. Enjoy the read.

Role of algorithms

October 15, 2023

This issue explores the role of algorithms in software engineering, delves into the novel HTTP/2 'Rapid Reset' DDoS attack, critiques microservices, examines a high-profile fraud case, and reveals how we built a Twitter-scale app with 100x less code.

Where does my computer get the time from?

October 08, 2023

Explore the origins of computer time synchronization with NTP, delve into distributed systems design, and learn how Postman tackled storage challenges. Plus, discover insights into MMO architecture and concurrency controls.

Writing a Debugger From Scratch

October 01, 2023

In this issue, explore the creation of a custom debugger with Tim, dive into database expression execution methods, understand workflow automation, and discover the merits of Postgres for queue technology. Plus, learn about DeliveryHero's event-driven architecture.

Application Caching Strategies

September 24, 2023

In this issue, explore essential caching strategies and solutions, learn about LinkedIn's scalability challenges with Espresso, discover habits of top engineers, and delve into the UK's air traffic control incident.

Asking questions the right way

September 17, 2023

In this issue, we explore the power of asking the right questions for innovation, dive into building geolocation from scratch, and analyze MFA challenges. Plus, insights on Meta's Threads app and the complexities of microservices.

Aging Code

September 10, 2023

In this issue, we explore the importance of maintaining code quality, the art of nitpicking in pull request reviews, the thrill of creating your own programming language, demystifying linear algebra, and the role of feature flags in software development.

Build Latency, Predictability, and Developer Productivity

September 03, 2023

Explore the impact of build latency on developer productivity, discover scalable cache eviction strategies, dive deep into database architecture, and learn about evolving fraud detection methods. Perfect for tech enthusiasts.

How many years to senior engineer?

August 27, 2023

This issue dives into the journey to becoming a senior engineer, explores SSH intricacies, and discusses challenges in cloud databases. Plus, we cover GNU Parallel, Railway Oriented Programming, and game development insights.

The Source of Readability

August 20, 2023

This issue explores the nuances of code readability, the evolution of Rust, an introduction to graph theory, database optimization strategies, and eBay's speed initiatives. Dive in for insights that enhance your development skills.

Moving faster

August 13, 2023

In this issue, we explore the evolution of Postgres, dive into Instagram's AI-driven recommendations, and discuss Netflix's seamless GraphQL migration. Plus, learn the importance of discarding your initial code drafts for better results.

How branches influence the performance of your code

August 06, 2023

This issue explores how code branches impact performance and offers strategies for optimization. Plus, we discuss the importance of code reviews, semantic search, and tackling exciting algorithms. Don't miss insights on S3 storage systems.

Before you try to do something, make sure you can do nothing

July 30, 2023

In this issue, we explore the power of treemaps for data visualization, dive into the architecture behind mondayDB, discuss insights from system design research, and reflect on the artistry of writing maintainable code.

What I Learned about Payment Systems While Working at a Pizza Place

July 21, 2023

In this issue, explore payment systems insights from a pizza place, dive into distributed programming concepts, learn about meaningful naming, and discover best practices for code reviews. Plus, uncover PostgreSQL innovations.

Figma is a File Editor

July 17, 2023

In this issue, explore Figma's web architecture, Stack Overflow's monolithic framework, building a search engine with PostgreSQL, deployment patterns for seamless updates, and the innovative use of a distributed database in the browser.

Codebase complexity

July 09, 2023

In this issue, dive into the challenges of codebase complexity, explore innovative joins, and discover Meta's developer tools. Plus, learn about minimalist dependency management and the power of vectors in PostgreSQL.

Load Balancing

July 02, 2023

This issue explores intriguing topics like the "power of two random choices" in load balancing, the ongoing debate about ORMs, the challenges of monitoring, and the evolution of programming languages.

IKEA-Oriented Development

June 25, 2023

In this issue, explore the intricacies of codebase as a home, learn how engineers can collaborate effectively with PMs, discover insights from the Stack Overflow Developer Survey 2023, and delve into innovative Postgres techniques.

Text Editor Data Structures

June 18, 2023

In this issue, explore the intricacies of text editor data structures, learn about live comment systems, discover modern image serving techniques, and delve into DeepMind's sorting algorithm and HTTP streaming for performance improvements.

Self-healing code is the future of software development

June 11, 2023

This issue explores the future of self-healing code in software development, re-evaluates DORA metrics, and highlights the evolution of Java. Plus, discover the potential of games as databases and the benefits of trunk-based development.