#Design Patterns
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Architecting Asynchronous Workloads in Node.js: From In-Process Queues to Distributed Systems
9 min read • Published on • Last Updated OnA comprehensive guide to building resilient, scalable asynchronous task processing systems in Node.js, covering everything from basic in-memory queues to advanced distributed patterns.
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The Art of Resilience: A Deep Dive into Exponential Backoff, Jitter, and Modern Retry Strategies
14 min read • Published on • Last Updated OnIn the landscape of modern distributed systems, transient failures are not an exception but an operational certainty. The intricate web of microservices, network links, and cloud infrastructure that underpins contemporary applications is inherently susceptible to momentary disruptions. These can manifest as temporary network partitions, service throttling in response to load (429 Too Many Requests), brief service unavailability during deployments, or ephemeral resource contention on a downstream dependency.
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The Architect’s Guide to Modern Microfrontends: Composition, Deployment, and Strategy
16 min read • Published onThe microfrontend architectural style is far more than a trend; it is a strategic answer to a fundamental challenge in modern software development: how to scale frontend development without collapsing under the weight of a monolithic codebase. Inspired by the principles of microservices, this approach deconstructs a large frontend application into a composition of smaller, independently deliverable features.For expert practitioners, the value proposition extends beyond mere code organization. It’s about enabling organizational scaling through autonomous teams, facilitating independent deployment cadences, and enhancing the resilience of the entire system.By aligning frontend modules with specific business domains, cross-functional teams can own their slice of the application end-to-end, fostering innovation and reducing development bottlenecks. This paradigm shift requires a deep understanding of not just the “what,” but the “how”—specifically, the critical decisions around composition, deployment, and the management of cross-cutting concerns.
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Publish-Subscribe Pattern: From Core Concepts to Production-Grade Systems
11 min read • Published on • Last Updated OnThe Publish-Subscribe (Pub/Sub) pattern is not merely a coding technique for event handling; it is a fundamental paradigm for designing scalable, resilient, and event-driven systems. This comprehensive guide explores the pattern’s architectural philosophy, implementation strategies, and real-world applications.