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How V8 Takes Out the Trash: A Practical Look at JavaScript Garbage Collection

A hands-on walkthrough of how V8 manages memory behind the scenes — generational GC, scavenging, mark-sweep, and what it actually means for your code.

JavaScriptNode.js
PostgreSQL Scales Further Than You 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 Your Data

A practical guide to upgrading PostgreSQL major versions with minimal downtime, covering pg_upgrade, logical replication, and the gotchas nobody warns you about.

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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 your most expensive architectural mistake — and how modular monoliths give you the best of both worlds.

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When Your Dependencies Ship More Than You Bargained For

A practical look at supply chain attacks through npm packages and what you can actually do about it

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