why rate limiting matters every API or system has limits. without some control, a single user could flood your server with requests and take it down. rate limiting solves this by controlling how many requests pass through over time. there are many algorithms for this—fixed window, sliding window, leaky bucket, and token bucket. among them,…
The following is written to be as penetrable as possible for a semi-technical audience, and includes an app to explore the output of an LLM. As a result some technical explanations are necessarily imprecise though I’ve worked hard to not say anything outright wrong. It also comes in two halves, with the latter introducing more…
Accordions are a neat way to organize and hide content, perfect for FAQs, Menus, or any interactive sections on websites. Usually, people use JavaScript, but you can make a fully functional, responsive accordion with just HTML and CSS. I’ve created a simple accordion using hidden checkboxes and CSS selectors—no JavaScript needed! Want to see and…
Data center racks could consume 1MW each by 2030 as AI reshapes infrastructure and forces new thinking about cooling and power delivery.
My favorite Galaxy S25 Ultra deals are back: free devices, massive trade-in rebates, and a free storage upgrade for good measure.
If you’re a YouTube Premium subscriber in the US, you might be able to add some commentary to your tracks.
The ancient symbol of the ouroboros—a serpent consuming its own tail—has found disturbing new relevance in the digital age. As artificial intelligence systems increasingly encounter content generated by their predecessors during training, researchers are documenting the emergence of a technological feedback loop with profound implications. What happens when machines learn from machines, creating a closed…
If you’ve worked with Arduino, ESP32, or Raspberry Pi, chances are you’ve come across ultrasonic sensors for distance measurement. One solid option that often gets overlooked is the US-100 Ultrasonic Ranging Module. It’s compact, efficient, and has a couple of neat tricks that make it stand out from the usual HC-SR04 sensor. What Makes the…
This is a submission for the KendoReact Free Components Challenge. What I Built Intro Web developer is a really hard job especially before the deadline. No matter how early you do your tasks, new tasks and new bugs keeps appearing endlessly. I really get exhausted!😇 So I was trying to improve my work by using…
Now that the iPhone 17 has some of the best Android phone features, I wonder what’s next.
