Welcome to issue 97 of the Polymathic Engineer, where we delve into the fallacies of distributed systems, debunking common assumptions made by developers. Project-based learning, like on CodeCrafters, is the key to honing technical skills by recreating systems like Redis and Kafka from scratch. Remember, networks are unreliable, which requires strategies like retransmission mechanisms and message brokers. Don’t forget about latency and bandwidth considerations, and always prioritize security. Be adaptable to network changes with tools like Zookeeper and Consul. Implement robust monitoring and observability for system resiliency. Understand data transport costs and the importance of interoperability. Stay informed on technical trends with some noteworthy articles.
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