Technical_Log

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A focused repository of engineering insights and architectural records. Documenting the logic behind the grid.

2026-02-01

Environment & Configuration Best Practices

Manage your app settings like a pro. Learn the 12-factor methodology, secure secret management, and how to validate your configuration at startup to prevent production failures.

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.env Files
12-Factor App
Config Validation
Secret Management

4 min read

Node.js

2026-01-31

Built-in Power Tools: fs, streams, and buffers

Stop struggling with large files. Master Node.js binary data handling with Buffers and learn to process gigabytes of data with zero memory overhead using Streams.

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File System (fs)
Streams API
Buffers
Backpressure

6 min read

Node.js

2026-01-28

The Runtime: V8, Libuv, and the Module System

Deep dive into the engine that powers Node.js. Understand how V8 executes JS, how Libuv handles the thread pool, and the nuances of CommonJS vs ESM.

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V8 Engine
Libuv
CommonJS vs ESM
Thread Pool

4 min read

JavaScript

2026-01-25

Advanced Concurrency: Running Things in Parallel

Move beyond simple async/await. Learn to manage complex asynchronous flows using Promise.allSettled, implement concurrency limits, and master task cancellation with AbortController.

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Promise.allSettled
Concurrency Limits
AbortController
Race Conditions

6 min read

Node.js

2026-01-22

The Event Loop: What Actually Happens

Demystify the engine room of Node.js. Understand the phases of the Event Loop, the difference between Microtasks and Macrotasks, and how to keep your app responsive.

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Event Loop Phases
Call Stack
Microtask Queue
process.nextTick

4 min read

JavaScript

2026-01-20

From Callbacks to Async/Await: Evolution of Async

Master the art of non-blocking code. Learn how JavaScript evolved from "Callback Hell" to the elegant simplicity of async/await, and why mastery of the Promise lifecycle is crucial for Node.js.

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Callbacks
Promises
Async/Await
Non-blocking I/O

5 min read

JavaScript

2026-01-18

Modern Error Handling: Beyond try/catch

Stop letting your Node.js apps crash silently. Learn to distinguish between operational and programmer errors, create custom error classes, and master the Result pattern.

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Custom Error Classes
Operational vs Programmer Errors
Result Pattern
Graceful Degradation

5 min read

JavaScript

2026-01-17

The 'this' Keyword: A Visual Guide

Stop guessing what "this" refers to. We break down the four rules of context binding, lexical "this" in arrow functions, and how to master context in modern JS.

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Implicit Binding
Explicit Binding
Arrow functions
Lexical this

5 min read

JavaScript

2026-01-17

Scopes, Closures, and Hoisting: How JS Actually Executes

Ever wondered why some variables are accessible and others aren't? We deep dive into the Execution Context, the "magic" of closures, and the pitfalls of hoisting.

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Execution Context
Lexical Scope
Hoisting & TDZ
Closures

5 min read

JavaScript

2026-01-16

Data Structures Deep Dive: Objects, Arrays & Immutability

Master the fundamentals of JavaScript data storage. Learn why "const" isn't immutable, how reference bugs happen, and why the "delete" operator kills performance.

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Reference vs Value
Mutability of Built-ins
Delete Operator Performance
Map & Set

7 min read

Systems

2026-01-16

HTTP & HTTPS: The Messaging Protocol of the Web

A deep dive into how the web really works: from the anatomy of an HTTP request to the security layer of TLS/SSL.

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HTTP vs HTTPS
Request & Response Anatomy
Status Codes Explained
S in HTTPS

8 min read

Development

2026-01-15

Processes vs Containers: What Docker Really Isolates

Demystifying Docker by exploring the Linux kernel features that make containerization possible: namespaces for isolation and cgroups for resource limits.

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