Smooth Scrolling in Next.js
How to add buttery smooth scrolling to a Next.js app using Lenis, GSAP ScrollTrigger, and Locomotive Scroll. The tradeoffs, the setup, and when you actually need it.
Blogs
All the topics I've covered. I write about React, Next.js, TypeScript, databases, AI/ML, cloud deployment, performance optimization, and system design.
Bloom Filters
Learn how Bloom filters work: a probabilistic data structure that tells you with 100% certainty when something doesn't exist. Understand hash functions, bit arrays, false positives, and real-world use cases like recommendation engines and web crawlers.
Async Processing with Message Queues, Streams, and Pub/Sub
Learn when and why to use asynchronous processing. Understand message queues, streams, and real-time Pub/Sub for building scalable, decoupled systems.
Caching
Understand caching fundamentals: what it is, why it matters, and how to use it. Learn about cache architecture, key-value access patterns, and real-world examples with Redis and Memcached.
Non-Relational Databases
Explore the world of NoSQL databases: Document DBs, Key-Value Stores, and Graph Databases. Learn when to use each type, their trade-offs, and why they scale horizontally out of the box.
Database Transaction Internals
Deep dive into how database transactions work under the hood. Understand ACID properties, isolation levels, locking mechanisms, and implementation across PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB
Prisma with PostgreSQL
Prisma ORM setup guide for PostgreSQL with Node.js and TypeScript, includes step-by-step instructions for efficient, type-safe database operations
Node.js on EC2 with PM2 and NGINX
Learn to deploy Node.js applications on EC2 using PM2 and NGINX for robust and scalable production environments. Step-by-step guide included
VSCode in Your Browser
Guide on setting up a VSCode Server in your browser using Docker