Database Sharding: A Complete Guide for System Architects
Learn everything about database sharding - from basic concepts to real-world implementation challenges and solutions
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Understanding Database Replication and WAL Through Real-World Scenarios
Learn database replication, synchronous vs asynchronous replication, and Write-Ahead Logging (WAL) through practical system design scenarios
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B-trees vs LSM Trees: A Deep Dive for System Designers
Learn the fundamental data structures powering modern databases through an intuitive, scenario-based approach
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Compose x Flutter: Why My specified Bottom Padding Failed (and How I Fixed It)
A step-by-step learning log on debugging occlusion when hosting Jetpack Compose inside Flutter, covering Platform Views, z-order, WindowInsets, and robust fixes on both sides.
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Taming 4KB vs 16KB Page Sizes on Android: A Developer’s Learning Log
A hands-on, AI-assisted journey to make an Android SDK compatible with both 4KB and 16KB page-size devices—covering page sizes, ELF alignment, zip alignment, ABIs, build flags, packaging, detection, and validation.
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Journey into Kotlin Testing: Coroutines, Ktor, and Android ViewModels
Deep dive into writing robust unit tests for coroutines, Ktor MockEngine, custom serializers, and Android ViewModels—plus lessons learned and the tradeoffs I made.
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Daily Learnings: Architecture Patterns and Testing Strategies
A comprehensive guide to Android testing architecture, exploring ViewModel testing patterns, Compose animation synchronization, dependency injection strategies, and choosing between testing frameworks.
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From Todo Lists to Distributed Systems: Understanding CDC, CQRS, Event Sourcing, and Conflict Resolution
A beginner-friendly journey through modern distributed systems patterns, explained through relatable scenarios
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Understanding Database Locks: A Deep Dive into Concurrency Control
An in-depth exploration of how databases use locks to coordinate concurrent access, prevent conflicts, and maintain data consistency
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Understanding Database Isolation Levels and Query Planning - A Beginner's Guide
A comprehensive guide to database concurrency control and query optimization, with hands-on examples and practical advice for developers.
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Building My First Blog with Astro: A Learning Journey
A detailed account of building a modern technical blog from scratch using Astro, Tailwind CSS, and deploying to Vercel - including all the challenges and learnings along the way
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