Posted inDatabase
MySQL Generated Columns: Speed Up JSON Queries and Clean Up Your Schema
Learn how to use MySQL Virtual and Stored Generated Columns to fix slow JSON queries and automate database logic with real-world performance metrics.
Posted inNetworking
Troubleshooting ICMP Black Holes: Fixing PMTUD in Tunneling Networks
Diagnose and resolve ICMP Black Hole issues caused by PMTUD failure. This guide explains how to use MTU adjustments and TCP MSS clamping to fix hanging VPN connections.
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Bypassing DPI: How to Tunnel WireGuard over WebSockets with WSTunnel
Bypass UDP blocking and DPI by tunneling WireGuard through WebSockets. This guide provides a step-by-step setup using WSTunnel to keep your VPN connected in restricted networks.
Posted inAI
Beyond the 128K Limit: Optimizing Long Context LLMs for Real-World Apps
Learn how to optimize LLM performance for massive documents. This guide covers the transition from RAG to Native Long Context, the 'Lost in the Middle' problem, and how to use Needle In A Haystack testing to ensure accuracy.
Posted inAI
Knowledge Distillation for LLMs: How to Shrink Models for Speed and Lower Costs
Learn how to perform Knowledge Distillation for LLMs to transfer reasoning capabilities from large models like Llama-3-70B to smaller, faster models. This guide covers practical implementation, cost optimization, and production monitoring strategies.
Posted inDevOps
Deploy Unleash on Docker: Self-Host Feature Flags for Zero-Downtime Feature Control and A/B Testing
Learn how to self-host Unleash on Docker to implement feature flags and A/B testing without redeploying your production apps. This guide covers a 5-minute quick start, SDK integration in Python and Node.js, gradual rollouts, variant-based A/B testing, and production hardening tips — written from real incident experience.
Posted inProgramming
Building a REST API with Axum and Rust: Type-Safe Services, SQLx Database Integration, and Docker Deployment
Learn to build a type-safe REST API with Axum and Rust, including SQLx compile-time SQL verification, proper error handling, and a multi-stage Docker deployment that produces minimal production images. Tips from real-world experience building and maintaining Rust services.
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Build an AI Data Analyst with PandasAI and Python: Query CSV/Excel Data Using Natural Language
PandasAI wraps an LLM around any pandas DataFrame, letting you query CSV and Excel files in plain English and generate charts without writing a single line of pandas. This guide walks through the full setup — from installation to production-ready configuration — with practical code examples.
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Beyond OFFSET: Why Cursor-Based Pagination is the Only Way to Scale APIs
Is your API slowing down as your database grows? Discover why OFFSET is a performance killer and how to implement O(1) cursor-based pagination for massive datasets.
Posted inDevOps
Kubernetes Smart Alerting: Using Robusta to Automate Diagnostics and Slash MTTR
Slash your Kubernetes MTTR by automating alert enrichment. This guide explains how to use Robusta to turn vague notifications into diagnostic reports with logs and one-click remediation.