Code editor showing Go source code for a distributed task queue system with terminal output logs

Build a Distributed Task Queue from Scratch: A Systems Engineer's Portfolio Project

A hands-on guide to building a distributed task queue in Go with Raft consensus, write-ahead log persistence, worker pools, and a live dashboard — the kind of project that signals real distributed systems skill on a CV.

September 21, 2026 · 11 min · 2226 words · martinuke0
Abstract visualization of a distributed consensus cluster with nodes communicating via Raft protocol

Architecting Fault‑Tolerant Distributed Caches: A Deep Dive into etcd's Raft Implementation

An in-depth look at how etcd’s Raft implementation achieves fault-tolerant distributed caching through leader election, log replication, and membership changes — with production architecture patterns and practical takeaways.

September 14, 2026 · 10 min · 1990 words · martinuke0
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