The Claim-Check Pattern: Handling Large Messages in Distributed Systems
Apr 10, 2019 Architecture

The Claim-Check Pattern: Handling Large Messages in Distributed Systems

Learn how the Claim-Check pattern solves the challenge of transferring large payloads in messaging systems by storing data externally and passing lightweight tokens instead.

Design PatternsMessaging
Retry Pattern: Building Resilient Applications
Mar 8, 2019 Architecture

Retry Pattern: Building Resilient Applications

Learn how the Retry pattern helps applications handle transient failures gracefully, improving stability and user experience in distributed systems.

Anti-Corruption Layer Pattern: Protecting Your Modern Architecture
Feb 22, 2019 Architecture

Anti-Corruption Layer Pattern: Protecting Your Modern Architecture

Learn how the Anti-Corruption Layer pattern helps you integrate legacy systems with modern applications without compromising your clean architecture design.

Rate Limiting Pattern: Efficiently Managing Throttled Services
Jan 28, 2019 Architecture

Rate Limiting Pattern: Efficiently Managing Throttled Services

Learn how the rate limiting pattern helps you avoid throttling errors and improve throughput when working with services that impose usage limits.

Test Doubles: Understanding Mock, Stub, Fake, and Spy
Dec 2, 2018 Development

Test Doubles: Understanding Mock, Stub, Fake, and Spy

Master the art of test doubles by understanding the differences between mocks, stubs, fakes, and spies—essential patterns for writing effective, maintainable unit tests.

TestingUnit TestingBest Practices
Mar 28, 2018 Development

How To Setup Root Certificate For MITM Proxy On iOS

Step-by-step visual guide to install and trust BrowserMob-Proxy root certificate on iOS devices. Intercept HTTPS traffic without complaints!

iOSTest Automation
Jan 4, 2018 Development

The easiest way to perform network latency test on an App in iPhone

No proxy or router needed! Simulate network latency and poor network conditions on iOS using the built-in Network Link Conditioner. Test your app's performance effortlessly.

iOS
Dec 8, 2017 Development

Gsource on Mac

Visualize your Git repository history with stunning 3D animations using Gource on Mac. Show non-technical folks how hard developers work with mesmerizing code evolution videos.

VisualizationMac
Dec 6, 2017 Cybersecurity

How to login Cisco VPN automatically on macOS High Sierra

Tired of typing your VPN password every time? Automate Cisco IPSec VPN login on macOS with AppleScript and Automator. One-click connection made easy!

MacOS
Jul 18, 2017 Misc

Capture screen into clipboard instead of file on Mac

Stop cluttering your desktop with screenshot files. Learn how to reassign Mac's screenshot shortcuts to capture directly to clipboard for instant pasting.

Mac
Jul 18, 2017 Development

Mark Six master on Linux/Mac

From command-line one-liners to AI-generated Python scripts, explore multiple ways to generate Hong Kong Mark Six lottery numbers on Linux/Mac. See how AI writes better code!

PythonShellScript
My Fiddler Cookbook
May 20, 2017 Development

My Fiddler Cookbook

Master essential Fiddler tricks: HTTPS decryption, simple load testing, and request modification. The most powerful debugging proxy tool on Windows!