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How V8 Takes Out the Trash: A Practical Look at JavaScript Garbage Collection
A walkthrough of how V8 manages memory — generational GC, scavenging, mark-sweep, and what it means for our code.
JavaScriptNode.js
PostgreSQL Scales Further Than Most Think — Here is How to Push It
Practical strategies for scaling PostgreSQL before reaching for distributed databases or microservice rewrites
PostgreSQLDatabaseLinux
How to Upgrade PostgreSQL Without Losing Data
A practical guide to upgrading PostgreSQL major versions with minimal downtime, covering pg_upgrade, logical replication, and common gotchas.
PostgreSQLLinuxDocker
React View Transitions: A Hands-On Look
A practical walkthrough of the View Transitions API in React — what works, what does not work, and whether it is ready for real projects.
ReactJavaScriptCSS
The Modular Monolith: A Practical Middle Ground
Why jumping straight to microservices might be unnecessary — and how modular monoliths give us structure without the operational overhead.
ArchitectureJavaScriptNode.js
When Dependencies Ship More Than We Bargained For
A practical look at supply chain attacks through npm packages and what we can do about it
JavaScriptNode.js