Code ownership. That sacred cow in many teams’ philosophies. It’s the idea that one developer owns a piece of code like a territorial dog guarding its chew toy. But what happens when that dog gets distracted by a squirrel? Or worse—leaves the pack entirely? Let me repeat that: code ownership is not about proprietorship, but about shared responsibility. Think of it as collaborative cooking rather than a private five-course meal. Let’s dissect why this obsession with ownership creates more problems than it solves....

Introduction to Erlang for Building Fault-Tolerant Systems Erlang is a programming language that was designed for building highly concurrent and distributed systems. It’s known for its ability to handle a large number of simultaneous connections and processes with ease. In this article, we will explore how to use Erlang to build fault-tolerant systems. What is a Fault-Tolerant System? A fault-tolerant system is one that can continue to operate even in the presence of hardware or software failures....

Introduction to Distributed Caching Distributed caching is a powerful technique used to improve the performance and scalability of applications by storing frequently accessed data in multiple locations across a network. This approach ensures that data is readily available, reducing the need for repeated database queries or computations. Among the various tools available for distributed caching, Redis stands out due to its in-memory storage, rich data structures, and support for clustering....

Introduction to the Taboos In the world of software development, there are certain topics that are considered too sensitive or controversial to discuss openly. These “taboos” often revolve around programming practices, languages, and philosophies that can spark heated debates among developers. Let’s dive into some of these forbidden subjects and explore why they’re so contentious. 1. Object-Oriented vs. Functional Programming One of the most enduring debates in programming is between object-oriented programming (OOP) and functional programming (FP)....

Introduction to Kotlin Kotlin has become the go-to language for Android development since Google I/O in 2019, with over 50% of professional Android developers using it as their primary language[1]. Its popularity stems from its concise syntax, enhanced safety features, and seamless integration with Android Studio. Kotlin’s modern language features allow developers to write less boilerplate code, reducing the time spent on coding and debugging[3]. Why Kotlin? Concise Code: Kotlin requires less code compared to Java, making it easier to read and maintain....