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Database replication

Database replication is about storing copies of same data in many locations for backup, efficiency and other reasons. We have discussed the challenges of database replication, application and where to use database replication.

System Design

Idea of vertical and horizontal scaling

Scaling has become a very important concern and topic in information technology in the age of accelerating technology and data. Can our system handle increased load? We explored the Idea of vertical and horizontal scaling in this regard.

Software Engineering

System Design of File Uploading Service

We have discussed things we're supposed to keep in mind while designing a web-based file uploading service, handling and restricting the number of uploads by the user, how to handle version history in the database, and efficiently come up with a design.

Web Development

Types of caching in Web Application

We will be discussing on the Types of caching in Web Application. Firstly we'll discuss on the Introduction to Cache. Secondly, we'll get familiar with the Types of it.

Software Engineering

How Email Systems Are Designed?

Through this article, you will get a good insight into "How Email Systems like GMail and Outlook are Designed?". The key is to understand that email is a default way of communication on the web and is not same as a instant messaging platform.

Software Engineering

Choose the right type of NoSQL Database

In this article, we will gather knowledge about different NoSQL databases and choosing the correct database for a given problem or use case.

Software Engineering

Different Types Of Databases

There are 6 different types of Databases which we have covered in depth in our article. It includes centralized, distributed, relational, NoSQL, Object Oriented and Hierarchical database.

Software Engineering

Types of Load Balancing Algorithms

In this article, we will delve into the different types of load balancing algorithms. The different types of Load Balancing algorithms are Round-Robin, Weighted Round Robin, Least Connections, Hashing Methods, URL Hash Method, Source IP Hash Method, Random Algorithm and Least Response Time Method.

Software Engineering

Idea behind Load Balancer

Load Balancer is placed between the clients and the server accepting incoming requests and distributing the traffic across multiple backend servers using different algorithms.