Bluesky has developed AT Protocol, a tech for open social networking. The distributed backend engineering perspective is explored, focusing on scaling performance limits. Moving from a SQL database architecture to NoSQL for scaling, view servers are introduced to maintain updated data. To ensure consistency, an event log like Kafka is implemented for syncing. The goal […]
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We dedicated 7 months to developing a Kubernetes platform to replace Heroku for our SaaS product at mynewsdesk.com. The outcome was a striking 90% decrease in costs and a notable 30% enhancement in performance. Our focus on developer experience led to reduced deploy times and improved tooling accessibility. We have made our entire stack open […]
This paper delves into the impact of QUIC on web application performance over high-speed networks. Surprisingly, the study reveals that the UDP+QUIC+HTTP/3 stack can experience up to a 45.2% data rate reduction compared to TCP+TLS+HTTP/2. This performance gap widens with increasing bandwidth, affecting applications like video streaming (up to 9.8% bitrate reduction) and web browsing. […]
Campaigners are urging the chancellor to implement a pay-per-mile road charging scheme on electric cars to address a projected £5bn shortfall in tax revenues from motoring. The Campaign for Better Transport (CBT) is leading the charge for reform, proposing a small pay-per-mile charge on zero-emission vehicles to ensure fair taxation. Despite potential criticism and controversy, […]
Cruise operators are increasing profits by lengthening cruise ships, a process known as ‘jumboization.’ This method involves slicing the ship in half, inserting a new segment, and welding it back together. The industry is booming, with passenger numbers approaching 30 million. The resulting larger ships, like Royal Caribbean Group’s Icon of the Seas, offer luxurious […]
In the modern world of online dating and social media, some are finding love through hobby apps like Goodreads and Strava. These apps cater to specific interests, focusing on activities like reading, running, and movie-watching. As major platforms like Twitter face backlash, niche apps are on the rise, providing a kinder, more connected community. Users […]
The Nikon Z9 has proven to be a resounding success for Nikon, outselling every other flagship camera from the past 15 years. The CEO highlighted the improved profitability in the Imaging Products Business, attributing it to structural reforms and a shift to mirrorless cameras. The Z9’s combination of features like fast frame rate shooting and […]
Part 2 of the series delves into Softguard Systems, creators of the Superlok copy protection, popular among PC developers in the ’80s. The protection scheme allowed for a single backup copy and game installation to a hard drive. However, reviews indicated occasional technical issues. Sierra, known for popular games like King’s Quest, employed Superlok, but […]
LibrePythonista is a free extension for LibreOffice Calc that allows you to run Interactive Python code directly in a spreadsheet. Currently in beta, LibrePythonista brings the power of Pandas and Matplotlib to Calc, enabling you to create Data frames, Series, custom Graphs, and more. All Python code executes locally, promoting data privacy. With a core […]
In the world of Yugoslav monuments, photos of the spomeniks are often seen as exotic and mysterious, stripped of their true meaning. These abstract sculptures were actually designed to commemorate specific historical events, not just Second World War battles. Some were built with local funding, showing the diverse nature of their origins. While widely popular, […]