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Introduction to System Design: More Than Just Big Words

 If you have ever found yourself staring at a whiteboard while someone throws around words like "scalability", "load balancing", and "distributed Systems", congratulations, you have entered the world of System Design. It’s a world where we take tiny, innocent-looking applications and prepare them to handle   millions of users , unexpected failures, and traffic spikes that could make your CPU cry. Why Bother With System Design? System design is what separates an application that runs smoothly during an   India vs Pakistan cricket match live stream   from one that barely   survives a sudden rush for concert tickets to a Coldplay show . It’s not just about writing code, it’s about designing systems that can scale, stay available, and not buckle under pressure. Think of it like this: If coding is designing a single ATM to dispense cash efficiently, system design is building an entire banking network that ensures millions of ATMs across the country work seamles...
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Azure API Management: Your Gateway to a Seamless API Experience (or a Few Sleepless Nights)

In recent months, I had the opportunity to work with Azure API Management thanks to my current project. What started off as just curiosity soon turned into a journey of highs and lows and some occasional aha moments Now, having spent a considerable amount of time in APIM, I'm here to share my thoughts on the tool and maybe even give you a bit of a head start. So, let's dive into why APIM might just be your next best friend (or your frenemy) and explore its use cases, benefits, drawbacks, and all the little quirks that make it what it is. Use Cases: When does APIM save the day? 1. Securing APIs Like a Pro When exposing APIs to the world or even within a private network, we need security. APIM lets you implement industry standard protocols like OAuth and JWT tokens without reinventing the wheel. It's essentially adding a firewall to your API - all while keeping it user-friendly. 2. Developer Portal and Documentation: APIM provides built-in developer portals where API consumer...
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