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Understanding Distributed Locking: A Simple Guide
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Understanding Distributed Locking: A Simple Guide

Distributed locking ensures that multiple processes in a distributed system access shared resources without conflicts. This guide explains what distributed locking is, why it’s needed, how it works, and tools like ZooKeeper, Redis, and Etcd that make it happen.

10/25/2025
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Proxy vs. Reverse Proxy: A Simple Guide with Examples
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Proxy vs. Reverse Proxy: A Simple Guide with Examples

Proxies and reverse proxies are key networking tools that serve different purposes. A proxy (forward proxy) sits between users and the internet, hiding your identity and bypassing restrictions, like accessing blocked social media at school. A reverse proxy sits in front of servers, managing traffic.

10/24/2025
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Top Caching Strategies Explained — Complete Guide
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Top Caching Strategies Explained — Complete Guide

Caching makes systems faster and handles more users. This guide explains caching simply, covering types like browser, server, and CDN caching, plus strategies like cache-aside and write-through. Learn where to use caches, how to manage them, and see examples from e-commerce sites to boost speed and

10/22/2025
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Understanding Single Point of Failure (SPOF)
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Understanding Single Point of Failure (SPOF)

A Single Point of Failure (SPOF) can bring an entire system to a halt if it breaks. This guide explains what SPOFs are, where they hide in hardware, software, and third-party services, and how to eliminate them using redundancy, replication, and automation. Learn practical steps to build a reliable.

10/22/2025
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Consistent Hashing Explained
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Consistent Hashing Explained

Consistent Hashing minimizes data movement in distributed systems using a hash ring for key-server mapping. Virtual nodes improve load balancing; MD5 or MurmurHash ensures even distribution. Paired with replication, it enhances fault tolerance in systems like DynamoDB. Tuning VNodes optimizes scalab

10/19/2025
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