Articles by Tag #explainlikeimfive

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Choosing a Cloud Provider: Deep Considerations for the Experienced DevOps Professional

Introduction We have witnessed the evolution of cloud computing from its nascent stages to...

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⚙️ DevOps — Explained Like You’re 5 (But Smarter)

Okay, our puppet show is a hit! In our last episode, we saw how the Frontend dazzles the audience,...

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10 Common Docker Mistakes That Hurt Node.js App Performance

Docker has revolutionized the way developers build, package, and deploy applications. Its convenience...

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Tokens vs Chunks

Tokens vs Chunks When reading articles or documentations, you'll see that sometimes,...

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🍔 APIs — Explained Like You’re 5 (But Smarter)

Ever wondered what an API is? Let's break it down with waiters, crayon drawings, and simple...

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# 🎭 Frontend vs. Backend — Explained Like You’re 5 (But Smarter)

Ever visited a website and thought, “How does this even work?!” Let’s break it down — with a puppet...

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Apple's Upcoming iPhones May Get a Price Hike Amid Tariff Pressures and New Features

Apple may raise iPhone prices this fall, linking the hike to new features and designs while...

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📦 🐳 Explaining Docker to My Parents (With Visuals)

Over dinner during the last Christmas holiday, my cousin, who works in maritime logistics, explained...

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Top Interview questions for DevOps Part-5

1. How would you ensure high availability in a distributed system? Answer: High...

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💾 Databases — Explained Like You’re 5 (But Smarter)

Ever wonder what a database really is? Let’s crack it open using toy boxes, school lockers, and a...

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O começo do Fim - a era dos Computadores Quânticos

Imagine um mundo onde tudo o que você faz online – suas senhas bancárias, seus emails, suas contas do...

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10 Mistakes Developers Make When Deploying to AWS EC2

Amazon EC2 is powerful. It gives developers the freedom to spin up virtual machines in minutes,...

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5 Steps to Host a Fast Static Website on AWS

Let’s be real for a second— if your website takes more than 3 seconds to load, you’re already losing...

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Security of Blockchain Transactions vs. REST API Calls

REST API Calls Centralized: Typically, REST APIs are centralized, meaning they are...

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Why soft skills are important for a programmer?

I am curious, why soft skills are so much demanded today on software engineering job market. Aren't...

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How Do I Fix Performance Bottlenecks in Node.js?

Node.js is a powerful runtime that enables developers to build fast, scalable applications. However,...

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How to Deploy a Dockerized Node.js App on Google Cloud Run

If you're building scalable applications in Node.js, there's a good chance you've considered...

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The One Line of Code That Crashes Most Node.js Apps

“It was just one line.”   That’s what every developer says before their Node.js app crashes in...

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who should do the unit test? QA or Dev?

Last week, I had an interview for the role of QA automation (middle). I have asked in an interview:...

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Explaining the Code: Episode 1

The first video in a series called Explaining the Code! has just been published! Those of you who...

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Most Useful Jenkins Plugins and Their Use Cases

Jenkins, as a widely adopted CI/CD automation tool, is even more powerful when extended with plugins....

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How to Deploy a Node.js App on Railway in Under 10 Minutes

In today’s fast-paced world, developers want speed, simplicity, and scalability. That’s why platforms...

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Callback Functions

Is learning about callback functions making you feel just like Sharpay? Well, before we get into...

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Why Is Profiling Important for Node.js Applications?

When developing Node.js applications, performance issues can often creep in unnoticed, making your...

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Learn Rust in 3 Months

Month 1: Foundations Week 1: Getting Started Set Up the Environment: Install Rust using...

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How to Use Cloudflare Workers to Deploy a Minimal Node.js API

When we think of deploying APIs, especially with Node.js, our minds usually go to Express.js servers...

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Mastering Microservices: gRPC with Node.js Explained

Microservices have taken over the software development world, making applications more scalable and...

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Node.js as a normal script.js file

Hi! So I want to use Node.js, but I wanted to know if I can turn a normal script.js file into a...

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10 VSCode Settings Devs Never Optimize

Visual Studio Code (VSCode) is more than just a text editor—it’s practically a dev companion. But...

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85% of Developers Misuse This One AWS Feature

“It’s just S3. What could go wrong?” If you’ve ever had this thought while deploying an app,...

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