Setup APIs are connections between computers to exchange information or data. For a website, we expect them to return a visual change, something as simple as a now different text or a floating message in the corner of the screen. However, what if the API we are waiting for is taking too long to respond…

JavaScript’s Map is often overshadowed by Object, but for many key–value use cases it’s the better tool—faster, safer, and more flexible. This article walks through what a Map is, how it works under the hood (hashing, buckets, collisions), why operations are usually O(1), when they’re not, and when to choose Map over Object. What is…

Introduction In the fast-paced realm of modern data management, where speed, scalability, and reliability are non-negotiable, Dragonfly emerges as a compelling open-source alternative to traditional in-memory stores like Redis. Built for efficiency and compatibility, Dragonfly delivers exceptional performance while consuming fewer resources, making it an ideal choice for high-throughput applications. However, as your system grows,…

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I’m a little late to the table, but I’ve recently started season 4 of The Bear on Disney+ with the hope that the slow simmering of season 3 is replaced with one that reaches the boiling points of the earlier ones. It’s early days for me to fully chew into what season 4 has on…

England’s drought was declared nationally significant after the driest six months since records began in 1976 The UK government urges the public to delete old files as part of a nationwide water conservation strategy Hosepipe bans remain in place while reservoirs across England drop to alarmingly low seasonal levels The UK government has proposed an…