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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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