Cost-Oriented Design - Microkernel
Introduction to the microkernel (plugin) architecture pattern: decoupling core and component systems with cost analysis
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Think Like an Architect - Cost-Oriented Design
Opening of the architect series: why cost is the universal language of software engineering, and the three types of architects
What are we talking about when we talk about consistency in DynamoDB
Exploring DynamoDB's consistency models, transaction support, and how they compare to traditional RDBMS
What are we talking about when we talk about transaction in a distributed system
Demystifying transaction, consistency, serializability, and their solutions in distributed systems
From Linked Lists to the Myth of the 10x Engineer
Starting from Linus's 'good taste' in linked list operations, exploring what it really takes to be a 10x engineer
Write Code That Delivers Value
On writing code that truly matters to customers, and balancing user needs with engineering judgment
Deep Dive into Protobuf Encoding: VarInt and ZigZag
Understanding VarInt and ZigZag encoding in Protobuf/gRPC, with cross-platform performance optimization