ByteByteGo

The Filesystem Hierarchy Standard (FHS) was introduced to bring order to the Linux file system. By implementing a standard like the FHS, the software can ensure a consistent layout across various Linux distributions. To become proficient in this standard, you can begin by exploring. Utilize commands like "cd" for navigation and "ls" for listing directory contents.

EP63: Linux file system explained

AppSignal

Designing a Scalable Backend in Node.js.js will explore three scaling challenges in a fictional system written as user stories. We'll discuss useful tools for diagnosing the root causes of scaling issues, as well as techniques for alleviating bottlenecks and eliminating points of failure.

Designing a Scalable Backend in Node.js

ITNEXT

Scaling Trillions of Messages: Discord’s Journey from Cassandra to SyllaDB with Rust-Powered Solutions. The existing database system, Cassandra, struggled with hot partitions, causing slowdowns and hindering performance. By, Discord had transitioned to Cassandra, employing a cluster of 12 nodes to store billions of messages.

Scaling Trillions of Messages: Discord’s Journey from Cassandra to SyllaDB with Rust-Powered Solutions

A category of database systems that do not adhere to the traditional relational database model. Readers can learn about different types of NoSQL databases, including document-oriented, key-value, column-family, and graph databases, and their applications in handling unstructured and semi-structured data at scale.

Best of NoSQL — June 2023