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How distributed databases deal with replication lag. Plus, reversing a linked list in a few logical steps.
Franco Fernando

January 2023

On the importance of design patterns in software development. And how to measure and increase availability in distributed systems.
Franco Fernando
Why logarithms are on of the most important math concepts for developers. And the process Facebook uses to encode 500K+ videos each month.
Franco Fernando
How to manipulate linked lists using the fast and slow pointer method. Plus a beginner-friendly introduction to relational databases.
Franco Fernando
My plans and resolutions for the new year. Plus: how Uber handles Push notifications and how to improve your test suite while bug-fixing.
Franco Fernando

December 2022

How to define SMART goals and why they are effective.
Franco Fernando
How TCP implements a reliable network communication channel.
Franco Fernando
An introduction to hashing in distributed systems. And why consistent hashing is a good approach.
Franco Fernando
How to properly implement the counting sort algorithm. And when to use it for optimizing the performance.
Franco Fernando

November 2022

An overview of the concept of cache and how caching is used in distributed systems.
Franco Fernando
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How to effectively use the sliding window technique to solve coding interview questions.
Franco Fernando
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An introduction to me and to this newsletter. And why I've named it polymathic engineer.
Franco Fernando
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