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Deep dives into networking, security, distributed systems, and low-level optimizations for the curious developer.
NetworkingIntermediate
30 min read
How TLS (HTTPS) Actually Works
A complete, beginner-friendly guide to TLS — from certificates and key exchange to why MITM attacks fail. No hand-waving, no vague explanations.
TLSHTTPSCryptography
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Data EngineeringIntermediate
20 min readIntermediate
LinkedIn Is Replacing Kafka — Here's Why the Streaming Giant Is Moving On
Inside LinkedIn's bold move from Apache Kafka to Northguard — the custom-built data pipeline designed for planet-scale real-time streaming.
#Kafka #Northguard #LinkedIn
NetworkingBeginner
25 min readBeginner
Ports, Firewalls & How Servers Handle Thousands of Users
A clear, intuition-first guide to what ports really are, why 80 and 443 matter, how firewalls and WAFs protect servers, and how one port handles thousands of simultaneous connections.
#Ports #Firewalls #WAF