Imagine you’re at an all-you-can-eat buffet, but instead of food, you’re serving up data — endless, relentless streams of data. Now, how do you manage this feast without getting indigestion? Enter Redis Streams, the digestive enzyme of your data buffet. Let’s dive into this delightful dish of real-time data processing, shall we? What on Earth Are Redis Streams? … Read more
Look, we all have stuff we look forward to — those little beacons of joy that keep us slogging through the week like caffeine-fueled zombies. But let’s be real: the anticipation is half the fun, and the other half is laughing at how ridiculous our hopes can get. So, grab your popcorn, mute your boss’s Zoom call, … Read more
Have you ever tried to impress a date by casually name-dropping ascorbic acid? If so, congratulations on both your boldness and your probable solitude that evening. Vitamins have become part of our everyday vocabulary — like “taxes,” “wifi,” and “please-pick-up-the-bread-on-your-way-home.” But it wasn’t always this way. Our relationship with vitamins has gone through multiple awkward stages, from … Read more
Apache Pulsar is the event-driven messaging system that swoops in like a caped hero when your data needs a reliable, scalable, and high-throughput home. Think Kafka, but with a sprinkle of real-time charm and a lot of built-in durability. If you’re wondering whether Pulsar is still relevant in 2025, the short answer is: absolutely. The … Read more
At some point, every motorcyclist crosses a milestone that makes them feel like they finally “get it.” For me, that milestone was 1,000 miles, and let me tell you, the learning curve involved a few bruises — both physical and to my pride. If you’re just starting out or considering getting a bike, take my hard-earned wisdom … Read more
Ah, springtime — the season of chirping birds, blooming flowers, and your eyes slowly turning into Niagara Falls. If you’ve ever found yourself aggressively rubbing your eyes like a DJ scratching a record, congratulations! You’re the latest victim of pollen warfare. But don’t worry, my fellow itchy-eyed comrades, because today, we’re diving into the ultimate guide to … Read more
February was a month of impressive growth, surprising trends, and, of course, a hefty dose of AI-fueled creativity. Let’s take a look at what happened, what’s ahead, and what’s shaking up the world of AI and art. Medium Blog: Big Gains, Familiar Favorites It was a stellar month for the Medium blog, with: The most … Read more
You built a web app. It works great — until it doesn’t. Suddenly, the login form refuses to log in, images take a vow of invisibility, and an API request returns more errors than a student who didn’t study for the test. Welcome to debugging, the fine art of figuring out why your code is gaslighting you. … Read more
If you’ve ever wished your AI could do more than just answer questions — maybe plan your day, build your website, or negotiate your coffee order with the barista (okay, we’re not there yet, but we’re close) — then you’re looking for agentic workflows. This is where generative AI doesn’t just generate content; it acts like an intelligent, semi-autonomous … Read more
Let’s be honest — some of the best life advice isn’t found in self-help books, TED Talks, or deep philosophical discussions. No, it’s hidden inside a golden-brown, snap-worthy, sometimes-too-stale fortune cookie. These bite-sized nuggets of wisdom, printed on tiny scraps of paper, hold the power to inspire, confuse, and sometimes, make us question our very existence. The … Read more