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A deep technical exploration of backend stream processing systems. Learn how windowing works, how exactly-once semantics are achieved, how backpressure is handled, and how stateful operators power real-time data pipelines at scale.

A deep technical guide to Background Sync and Push API internals. Explore service worker push events, periodic sync, offline queues, retry strategies, and how modern web apps deliver reliable, real-time experiences even without constant connectivity.

March 5, 20263 min read6Opinion
Designing a Scalable Notification System From Scratch

A deep technical guide to designing a scalable notification system from scratch. Explore event ingestion, fan-out strategies, queueing systems, rate limiting, delivery guarantees, retries, user preferences, and multi-channel delivery at scale.

A practical deep dive into Node.js Streams and Web Streams in modern JavaScript applications. Learn how streaming improves memory efficiency, enables real-time data flow, powers SSR and AI responses, and changes how you design scalable systems.

A deep technical guide to building real-time collaborative editing like Notion. Explore CRDTs vs Operational Transformation, conflict resolution, cursor awareness, WebSocket architectures, scaling strategies, and integrating collaborative state into modern React applications.

March 1, 20263 min read4Case Study
Real-Time Features Done Right

A practical deep dive into building real-time features the right way. Explore WebSockets, event streams, presence systems, consistency trade-offs, backpressure handling, scaling strategies, and how to design responsive systems without sacrificing reliability.

February 24, 20262 min read6Case Study
Designing a Frontend Architecture for 1 Million Daily Active Users

A deep technical blueprint for designing a frontend architecture that supports 1 million daily active users. Explore rendering strategies, caching layers, asset optimization, real-time updates, observability, and scaling patterns for high-traffic applications.

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