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Idempotency in Data Pipelines : A Simple Concept with Big Implications
Idempotency in Data Pipelines: A First Principles Approach Idempotency—it’s one of those terms that can seem intimidating at first, but when you break it down, it’s actually quite simple. In essence, idempotency means that when you provide the same input, you will always get the same output, even if the…
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Mastering the SUPER Data Type in Amazon Redshift: A Developer’s Journey
We recently started using Amazon Redshift as our data lakehouse solution. While there are numerous tutorials online showcasing Redshift’s fundamentals — such as how it works, its standard implementations, and basic operations — real-world use cases often present unique challenges. As we began actively using Redshift, we encountered several practical…
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From Chaos to Order: The Inner Workings of PostgreSQL
Unleashing PostgreSQL: More Than Just a Storage Solution PostgreSQL is often underestimated, seen merely as a simple storage solution where data quietly resides until needed. However, this powerful database system is the backbone of countless critical applications, supporting everything from small businesses to large enterprises with its advanced capabilities and…
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Unleashing the Power of Traits in Scala: A Guide for Python and Data Enthusiasts
Hey there! Are you a Python or data enthusiast curious about what Scala has to offer? You’re in the right place! As someone who’s deeply rooted in the world of Python, I know how intriguing and sometimes overwhelming it can be to explore a statically-typed language like Scala. One of…
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Synchronising Micro Services with Redis: A Kubernetes Case Study
Introduction In modern software architectures, managing communication between decoupled services poses significant challenges, especially in environments characterised by high concurrency and the need for real-time processing. This article explores a novel approach to synchronising a set of independent services running in Docker containers within a Kubernetes ecosystem, leveraging Redis as…
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What’s Inside Rust? Unpacking Packages, Crates, Modules, and Namespaces
Hey there! Ready to dive into the world of Rust? Let’s talk about how Rust organises code using packages, crates, modules, and namespaces. This might sound technical, but stick with me — I’ll make it easy to understand and follow. By the end, you’ll see why Rust is praised for…
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What’s So Special About Strings in Rust?
Hey there! Let’s chat about something quite fascinating in the world of Rust — strings! In most programming languages, strings are primitive types and are relatively straightforward. However, in Rust, strings are a bit different. Understanding strings in Rust is a gateway to appreciating the language’s unique approach to memory safety and…
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Unlocking Rust’s Hidden Gem: A Deep Dive into Enums
Enums in Rust are one of those features that might seem intimidating at first glance. They have a reputation for being tricky, but the truth is, they’re quite simple and incredibly powerful once you understand them. Rust’s enums are infamous for their flexibility and robustness, making them an essential tool…
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