architecture

one checked box in a list of three boxes Choosing a Storage Engine in MySQL Database

MySQL's storage engine determines how data is stored. InnoDB (the default) is ACID-compliant with row-level locking, ideal for OLTP. MyISAM is best for read-only tasks, while MEMORY offers fast lookups, and ARCHIVE handles long-term storage.

A Guide to MCP: Providing Context for AI Models A Guide to MCP: Providing Context for AI Models

Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open-source framework that gives AI models context and integrates them with external tools and data sources via a client-server architecture.

Markup Languages: What They Are and Why They Matter Markup Languages: What They Are and Why They Matter

Markup languages structure, annotate, and format textual information for electronic devices. From early GML to HTML and XML, they use tags for presentation and data exchange, evolving to meet diverse digital needs like web content, configuration, and data encoding.

3 3 Serverless Strategies to Look for in 2021

In this article, we examine the three serverless applications deployment and development approaches that are transforming the application development process and acting as a catalyst for fast adoption of the DevOps practice across the board.

What is it What Exactly Is Serverless?

The word serverless—it’s everywhere. The word has been Googled an average of 100 times daily in 2020. Is serverless just a buzzword? A facade? Or a world where we won’t need servers anymore?

A Physical Metaphor for Quick Fixes and Root Cause Analysis

If you deal with legacy code you’ve likely found yourself struggling to debug and fix a mysterious, intermittent problem. Along the way you may have discovered some code that didn’t quite make sense.

Architect designing a new structure Key Factors for an Efficient System Architecture DesignSoftware architecture is all about trying to bring structure to areas that can’t be structured easily. When an architect designs a system, service, or feature, they are formulating a comprehensive solution to a unique problem. The concepts here help create a scalable, accessible, secure, and cost-friendly architecture.
A ship with organized containers on deck Choosing a Container Orchestration Platform with DockerDocker is the de facto container platform, supporting the microservices architecture for deploying loosely coupled applications. However, Docker supports several container orchestration platforms—which should you choose? Let’s look at some of the main platforms: Kubernetes, Docker Swarm, OpenShift, Mesos, and CFCR.