Posts tagged "performance"

April 17, 2026

Evaluate API Performance with k6 Load Testing

Analyzing system stability and failure modes through strategic load testing, open versus closed models, and performance scenario design.

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April 16, 2026

Evaluate Index Strategies Beyond Big-O Complexity

Explores why theoretical data structures faster than O(log n) rarely outperform the practical, hardware-conscious index types used in modern databases.

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April 14, 2026

Moving from MySQL JSON to Postgres arrays

Transitioning from JSON columns to native Postgres arrays provides a more efficient approach for handling simple list-based data structures through indexing and direct querying.

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April 2, 2026

Tracking Progress of Long-Running Linux Tasks Without Killing Them

Determine if your long-running Linux processes are active or stalled using tools like /proc, strace, and journalctl.

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