Author: Ramadan Khalifa
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Setup CI/CD pipeline for serverless framework
In this article, we will walk through how to set up a CI/CD pipeline for a serverless application using the Serverless Framework. The pipeline will use GitHub Actions as the CI/CD tool and AWS as the cloud provider. By the end of this article, you will have a fully functional CI/CD pipeline that can automatically…
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Boost Performance by caching
As data becomes increasingly complex, it takes longer for programs to process the information they receive. When dealing with large datasets, the speed of your code can have a significant impact on its performance. One way to optimize your code is through caching. In this article, we’ll explore what caching is, why it is important,…
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A Crash Course in OpenTelemetry
In today’s world, monitoring your application is more important than ever before. As applications become more complex, it becomes increasingly challenging to identify bottlenecks, troubleshoot issues, and optimize performance. Fortunately, OpenTelemetry provides a powerful framework for collecting, exporting, and processing telemetry data, making it easier to gain insight into your application’s behavior. In this article,…
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Introduction to Quantum Computing
Quantum computing is a revolutionary technology that harnesses the principles of quantum mechanics to perform calculations that are exponentially faster than classical computing. At its core, quantum computing is about exploiting the properties of quantum bits (qubits) to perform complex computations in parallel. The idea of quantum computing is not new, and it has been…
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SOLID Design Principles Examples in Python
I already explained what is SOLID Principles in a previous article and here are examples in Python for each of the SOLID principles to make it more clear: Single Responsibility Principle (SRP) The SRP states that a class should have only one reason to change. In other words, a class should have only one responsibility. Here’s an…
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SOLID Design Principles
Software developers aim to create applications that are easy to maintain, extend and test, and that can adapt to changing requirements. However, software design can be complex and challenging, and it is important to follow established principles and best practices to create effective, high-quality software. One set of principles that has gained widespread recognition and…
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From Monolith to Microservices
In recent years, the shift from monolithic architectures to microservices has become a popular trend in software development. This shift has been driven by the need to build more scalable, agile, and resilient systems, particularly in the context of modern cloud environments. In this article, we will explore the differences between monolithic and microservices architectures,…
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Elastic Search for dummies
Elasticsearch is a powerful search engine and data analytics tool that is designed to be easy to use and highly scalable. It is built on top of the Apache Lucene search engine library and provides a distributed, RESTful search and analytics engine that is widely used in a variety of industries. In this article, we…
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Why you should not use SQLite in production?
SQLite is a widely used open-source relational database management system (RDBMS) that has gained popularity among developers for its ease of use, small footprint, and flexibility. It is an embedded SQL database engine that can be used in various programming languages and platforms. However, despite its popularity, using SQLite in production environments is generally not…
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Kubernetes Zero Downtime Deployment
Kubernetes is an open-source container orchestration platform that automates the deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications. One of the key features of Kubernetes is the ability to perform zero downtime deployment, which means deploying a new version of an application without causing any disruption to end-users. In this blog post, we will explore the…