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Python Asyncio Deep Dive: Understanding await and gather
A deep dive into Python's asyncio library, explaining the fundamentals of asynchronous programming, the event loop, and how to use `await` and `asyncio.gather` for concurrent I/O operations.
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Demystifying AWS Lambda Cold Starts: A Deep Dive for 2024
Understand what AWS Lambda cold starts are, why they happen, and explore the latest strategies and features in 2024 to mitigate their impact on your serverless applications.
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How to Use IHttpClientFactory in .NET: The Right Way to Make HTTP Requests
Stop creating new HttpClient instances. This guide explains the problems with traditional HttpClient usage and shows how to use IHttpClientFactory in .NET to create resilient and performant HTTP clients.
Read morePython 3.11: A Leap in Performance
Python 3.11 is one of the most significant releases in the language's history, bringing major performance improvements. We dive into what makes it faster and why you should upgrade.
Read moreUnderstanding IAsyncEnumerable in C#: A Guide to Async Streams
An introduction to IAsyncEnumerable<T> and async streams in C#. Learn how to use `yield return` with `async` methods to create and consume streams of data asynchronously, improving performance and reducing memory usage.
Read morePython's itertools Module: A Deep Dive into Efficient Iteration
Unlock the power of Python's itertools module. This guide explores the most useful functions for creating fast, memory-efficient iterators for handling simple and complex looping tasks.
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Async/Await in Python Lambda Functions: A Complete Guide
Boost the performance of your I/O-bound Lambda functions by leveraging Python's async/await. This guide covers the setup, best practices, and common pitfalls of writing asynchronous Lambda handlers.
Read moreA Guide to C# async/await Best Practices
A summary of the most important best practices for writing asynchronous code in C# with async and await. Learn how to avoid common pitfalls like deadlocks and how to write clean, efficient async code.
Read moreUnderstanding ValueTask<T> in C#
A guide to the ValueTask<T> struct in C#. Learn how it can be used as a lightweight alternative to Task<T> to improve performance and reduce allocations in high-throughput, asynchronous scenarios.
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What is a CDN?
A beginner's guide to Content Delivery Networks (CDNs). Learn how a CDN works to deliver web content faster and more reliably to users around the world by caching it in geographically distributed locations.
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2018 in Review: The Year of Performance and Productivity
A look back at the defining technology trends of 2018. From the massive performance gains in .NET Core 2.1 to the developer-friendly features in Python 3.7, we review a year defined by a focus on performance and developer productivity.
Read moreA First Look at .NET Core 2.1: Performance, Tools, and More
An overview of the major new features and improvements in .NET Core 2.1, a landmark Long-Term Support (LTS) release. We explore the massive performance gains, the introduction of global tools, and new features like SignalR.
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Understanding Asynchronous Programming
A conceptual guide to asynchronous programming. Learn the difference between synchronous and asynchronous operations and understand why async is crucial for building responsive and scalable applications.
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