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Monolith vs Microservices vs Modular Monolith, Explained
A monolith is one app that you build and deploy as a single unit. Microservices split an app into many small services that talk over the n...
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Monolith vs Microservices vs Modular Monolith, Explained
A monolith is one app that you build and deploy as a single unit. Microservices split an app into many small services that talk over the n...
System Design
What Is an API Gateway? Load Balancer vs Reverse Proxy
An API gateway is a single front door for all of an app's APIs. Every request reaches it first. It checks who is calling, usually with...
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Transistor as a switch: build a NOT gate with one transistor
A transistor works as a switch with no moving parts. A small current into its base (the control leg) switches on a bigger current between ...