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Nested Code
Align the happy path to the left; you should quickly be able to scan down one column to see the expected execution flow
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Probabilistic Increment
This problem here is called a hot row, and it occurs when a specific row in the database is modified frequently by multiple concurrent transactions.
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Fail Open vs. Fail Closed
When failures strike, does your system prioritize control or availability?
The XY Problem
The XY problem is a common communication pitfall where someone is asking about an attempted solution (Y) instead of the actual problem they’re trying to…
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Exploring Database Isolation Levels
The higher the isolation level, the more anomalies are prevented—but it comes at a cost.
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Lateral Thinking
It’s better to generate some ideas, even if some don’t work, than to have no ideas because you’re afraid of being wrong.
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Latency and User Experience
Sometimes, we can’t make things faster—but we can make them feel faster.
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Stepping Back to Move Forward
The Coder Cafe is taking a pause to reflect and refine.
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Weekly Recap — Unit Tests
A weekly recap of the unit tests theme.
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