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Replication Lag
How distributed databases deal with replication lag. Plus, reversing a linked list in a few logical steps.
Franco Fernando
Feb 6
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January 2023
Design patterns
On the importance of design patterns in software development. And how to measure and increase availability in distributed systems.
Franco Fernando
Jan 30
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Logarithmic power
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
Jan 23
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Fast and Slow
How to manipulate linked lists using the fast and slow pointer method. Plus a beginner-friendly introduction to relational databases.
Franco Fernando
Jan 17
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Jumping into the new year
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
Jan 9
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December 2022
Defining Goals
How to define SMART goals and why they are effective.
Franco Fernando
Dec 28, 2022
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Reliable Communication
How TCP implements a reliable network communication channel.
Franco Fernando
Dec 20, 2022
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Consistent hashing
An introduction to hashing in distributed systems. And why consistent hashing is a good approach.
Franco Fernando
Dec 12, 2022
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Sorting by Counting
How to properly implement the counting sort algorithm. And when to use it for optimizing the performance.
Franco Fernando
Dec 5, 2022
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November 2022
Caching
An overview of the concept of cache and how caching is used in distributed systems.
Franco Fernando
Nov 28, 2022
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Sliding Window
How to effectively use the sliding window technique to solve coding interview questions.
Franco Fernando
Nov 21, 2022
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Hello from the Polymathic Engineer
An introduction to me and to this newsletter. And why I've named it polymathic engineer.
Franco Fernando
Nov 14, 2022
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