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Node.js Event Loop: Architecture, Patterns, and Performance

A deep dive into the Node.js event loop, covering phases, microtasks, and practical patterns for scalable servers.

September 27, 2026 · 5 min · 981 words · martinuke0
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Mastering the WiredTiger Storage Engine: Configuring Checkpoint Compression for High‑Throughput OLTP

This post explores practical configuration strategies for WiredTiger checkpoint compression, showing how to maximize throughput while controlling CPU and I/O costs.

September 25, 2026 · 6 min · 1089 words · martinuke0
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Deep Dive into GraalVM Partial Evaluation

Explore GraalVM’s partial evaluation, the foundational technique behind Truffle-based language interpreters and Native Image compilation. Learn how it transforms runtime performance through AST specialization, constant folding, and escape analysis.

September 21, 2026 · 8 min · 1673 words · martinuke0
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Implementing Apache Pulsar Tiered Storage: Backlog Offload and Read Path Tradeoffs

Learn how Apache Pulsar’s tiered storage can offload backlog to cost‑effective storage while balancing read latency and throughput.

September 21, 2026 · 4 min · 845 words · martinuke0
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Hands-On Build Guide: Flash Attention Implementation from Scratch in NumPy

A step-by-step NumPy guide to implementing Flash Attention with tiled multi-head self-attention and causal masking, perfect for a portfolio CV.

September 20, 2026 · 9 min · 1775 words · martinuke0
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