Infrastructure
AWS SQS vs Kafka: When to Use Each
SQS is a queue, Kafka is a log—they solve different problems. Here's when to use each, with real cost and complexity trade-offs.
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Practical perspectives on enterprise software development, infrastructure automation, and cloud engineering from our project experience.
Security
OAuth 2.0 vs SAML: Choosing the Right Protocol
Understanding when to use OAuth 2.0, when SAML makes sense, and why you might need both. A practical guide for architects making authentication decisions.
9 min read
DevOps
Which CI/CD Tool Should You Actually Use?
A practical comparison of GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, and CircleCI based on real project experience. No marketing fluff—just what works for different situations.
9 min read
Infrastructure
Redis vs Memcached: A Practical Comparison
When to use Redis, when Memcached makes sense, and how to choose the right caching solution for your application. A practical guide beyond the marketing.
8 min read
Architecture
API Versioning: Strategies That Actually Work
How to version your APIs without breaking existing clients. URL paths, headers, query parameters—and why the best versioning strategy might be avoiding versions entirely.
8 min read
Engineering
REST vs GraphQL: A Practical Comparison
When to use REST, when GraphQL makes sense, and why the debate often misses the point. A practical guide to choosing your API architecture.
9 min read
Engineering
MongoDB vs PostgreSQL: Choosing the Right Database
A practical comparison of MongoDB and PostgreSQL. When document databases make sense, when relational is better, and how to avoid choosing based on trends rather than requirements.
9 min read
DevOps
GitHub Actions vs GitLab CI: Which CI/CD Platform Fits Your Team
A practical comparison of GitHub Actions and GitLab CI/CD. Pricing, features, ecosystems, and how to choose the right platform for your development workflow.
8 min read
Engineering
Database Migrations Without Downtime
How to make schema changes to production databases without taking your application offline. Patterns, gotchas, and hard-won lessons from real migrations.
10 min read
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