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A blog dedicated to backend systems, DevOps, and structural data patterns. Exploring the intersection of brutalist architecture and clean code.
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Recreating PlanetScale's pg_strict in Rust: A Build Log
A detailed build log of cloning PlanetScale's pg_strict in Rust. From the pitfalls of sqlparser and executor hooks to the zero-overhead solution using Postgres' native post_parse_analyze_hook.
January 2026 Changelog
Theme management, Mermaid diagrams, and infrastructure improvements.
Updated now: Share Zustand State via URL (Copyable Links)
Updated for Zustand v5: persist state in the URL hash so users can copy, share, and restore app state across sessions.
PostgreSQL UUIDv7 Performance Benchmark: Native vs Custom Implementations
Comprehensive analysis of modern time-ordered identifiers in PostgreSQL: UUIDv7, ULID, and TypeID implementations with real performance benchmarks, PostgreSQL 18 native support, and practical recommendations for choosing the right identifier for your project.
Text Chunking for RAG Systems: How to Make AI Understand Documents Better
Learn how to break down text effectively for Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems. From simple character-based splits to AI-powered adaptive chunking, discover the best strategies to improve retrieval accuracy and context understanding.
Running Kafka Locally with Docker and KRaft Mode
Learn how to set up and run Apache Kafka locally using Docker with the new KRaft mode, eliminating the need for Zookeeper.
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