Optimizing code is crucial for boosting performance and resource efficiency—a non-negotiable demand I’ve placed on my tech teams throughout my 18+ years of building enterprise solutions, especially as applications scale. In Python, optimization focuses on reducing time complexity, efficient memory usage, and leveraging caching to minimize redundant operations. This tech post, explore key techniques to…
As an exercise, I assigned the task of implementing a To-Do List—an everyday real-world application where core coding fundamentals like variables, loops, conditionals, and functions come into play. To give you a solid starting point, I’ve created a blueprint. The following code snippet allows users to add, delete, and view tasks using a command-line interface.…
In my 18+ years of building enterprise applications, I have been early adopters of serverless architecture, which has revolutionized modern web service deployment. By offloading infrastructure management to cloud providers, web service creation has become significantly easier, allowing developers to focus solely on writing code without the burden of server or scaling concerns. Platforms like…
As a seasoned tech solution creator with over 18 years of experience, I can confidently assert that stateless web services are the foundation of scalable, efficient, and resilient distributed systems in modern software architecture. By removing the need for a server to remember information between requests, statelessness simplifies the design and increases scalability. But this…
Over my 18+ years of building enterprise tech solutions, I’ve consistently encountered the need to introduce changes to web services. This makes versioning your API essential for maintaining backward compatibility, managing updates, and ensuring smooth transitions between different versions. This TechConcept, is all about why versioning is crucial for the stability of your web services,…
Modern applications rely heavily on web services, making their high availability and performance non-negotiable. With over 18 years of experience in tech solution building, I know: monitoring and debugging are crucial practices to detect issues, optimize performance, and elevate user experience. In this TechConcept, we discuss the importance of monitoring web services, outline best practices…
The backbone of powerful applications lies in integrating diverse services, A tech requirement I’ve perfected countless times over my 18+ years of enterprise tech development. Two key TechConcept for enabling these integrations are webhooks and APIs (Application Programming Interfaces). Understanding the differences between them and knowing when to use each can significantly enhance your application’s…
In over 18 years of building enterprise-level tech solutions, one question I’m frequently asked by stakeholders is, ‘How do you ensure scalability?’ My response is always the same: through a disciplined, systematic approach as the system grows. For this, building scalable web services is essential for maintaining performance during traffic spikes and on demand future…
Error handling is critical in any application to ensure users receive clear, actionable feedback when something goes wrong. With over 18 years of tech solution-building experience, I’ve seen developers focus solely on writing code while neglecting error handling, leaving it to the testing team. However, by investing just a little effort into unit testing and…
Securing web services is crucial for protecting sensitive data and ensuring only authorized users can access your APIs. Without proper security measures, web services are vulnerable to attacks like unauthorized access, data breaches, and malicious exploitation. This guide covers key practices such as HTTPS, API keys, OAuth 2.0, JWT tokens, and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)…
In new era of software development, the terms microservices and web services often come up when discussing scalable, flexible architectures. In my 18+ years of tech-building, I can affirm that while they may appear similar and are often used interchangeably in modern development, despite their similarities, they fulfils different roles and deliver distinct benefits. Understanding…
When building a web service, one of the first decisions you’ll need to make is choosing between REST and SOAP—the two primary protocols for communication between applications. In my 18+ year enterprise building application, both protocols allow us to exchange data over networks, they have distinct differences in terms of architecture, flexibility, and use cases.…
Web services are the backbone of many applications, enabling communication between different systems over the internet. With over 18 years of enterprise-building experience, I’ve worked hands-on with every aspect of web services throughout my tech career. From hotel bookings to mobile employee attendance updates to sending alerts on messaging app, web services drive these critical…
Managing memory in Linux is crucial for ensuring optimal performance, especially on servers handling high loads. In my previous TechConcept, I highlighted one crucial aspect of memory management: swap memory, which plays a vital role when your system is running low on physical RAM. But when exactly does Linux use swap memory, and why is…
Managing memory resources effectively is key to maintaining optimal performance for your EC2 instances. Leveraging my 18+ years of tech expertise, I have helped companies to cut costs dramatically through effective server optimizations like creating a swap file to prevent out-of-memory issues. Swap space acts as an extension of your server’s RAM by utilizing disk…
If your Linux servers are running slow or facing memory issues, it’s time for a tech cleanup. With 18+ years of experience building enterprise applications, I’ve learned that you must regularly get your hands dirty with the servers running your code. Armed with the right knowledge, you can quickly free up memory and enhance your…
Have you ever received a call claiming your bank card is locked and offering help to unfreeze it? This is a classic fake tech support scam, and in my 18+ years of tech experience, I’ve dealt with countless calls like these. Fake tech support scams are a growing cybersecurity threat, where scammers pose as legitimate…
In my 18+ years of tech experience, I’ve faced ransomware attacks twice, which pushed me to fortify my data, tech and make more informed decisions about cybersecurity. Ransomware attacks are one of the most dangerous and costly cybersecurity threats today. This type of malware encrypts your files, rendering them inaccessible until you pay a ransom…
As a Tech Advisor, I’m often asked how to protect against online scams. With 18+ years of tech experience, I know that online phishing scams are increasingly common, and staying informed is your best defense. Phishing scams are one of the most common cyber threats today, targeting individuals and organizations alike. Attackers use fraudulent emails,…
In over 18 years of building enterprise applications, one critical concept has faded into the background with the rise of NoSQL databases and non-computer science developers making database design decisions. I’m talking about database design principles—Normalization and Denormalization—key to maximizing data integrity and performance. Both approaches serve distinct purposes, depending on whether your database is…
