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Cron is a time-based job scheduler in Unix-like operating systems, including macOS. It allows you to automate tasks by running scripts or commands at specified intervals. This blog will guide you through configuring and managing cron jobs on macOS. What Are Cron Jobs? Cron jobs are scheduled tasks that run automatically at predefined times or…
When you’re using a macOS-based system, knowing how to find the size of files is essential for managing your storage efficiently. Whether you’re trying to free up disk space or ensure your files are organized, macOS provides several ways to determine the size of files and directories. In this blog, we’ll explore various methods to…
Introduction: In the world of Ruby on Rails and Ruby, two deceptively similar methods, includes and include?, have entirely different roles. This blog post aims to shed light on their differences with concise examples to help you optimize your code effectively. Optimizing Queries with includes: includes is a powerful method in Ruby on Rails. Its…
Introduction: Micronaut is a popular framework for building lightweight and efficient microservices in Java, Kotlin, and Groovy. When you need to integrate Kafka into your Micronaut application for event-driven processing, it’s essential to set up the integration correctly. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process of integrating Kafka with a Micronaut application. Prerequisites:…
Introduction: Apache Kafka is a popular distributed streaming platform used for building real-time data pipelines and streaming applications. Running Kafka locally for development or testing can be a hassle, but Docker Compose makes it easy. In this guide, we’ll walk you through setting up Kafka and ZooKeeper containers using Docker Compose. Prerequisites: Docker installed on…
Introduction: Ruby on Rails is renowned for its rapid development capabilities, but as your application grows, performance issues may arise. Caching is a powerful solution to enhance performance, and in this blog post, we’ll delve into how to harness the potential of Memcached, an in-memory caching system, to optimize your Rails application. Step 1: Installing…
Scala is celebrated for its expressive and powerful abstractions that simplify complex programming tasks. One of the most versatile and frequently used functions in Scala is map. Yet, this versatility can be a double-edged sword, leading to confusion among developers. In this blog, we will unravel the different applications of map in Scala and discuss…
In Scala, .pure[Future] and Future.successful serve similar purposes, incase you are wondering which one to use go for anyone as there is not much of a difference but they are associated with different libraries and have some differences in their usage: Cats Library (.pure[Future]): .pure is a method provided by the Cats library, which is…
Consensus algorithms play a crucial role in distributed systems, ensuring that multiple nodes or participants can agree on a single, consistent value or decision. They help maintain the reliability and consistency of data across a distributed network, even when some nodes might fail or become disconnected. Let’s break down consensus algorithms into simpler terms: Scenario:…
When it comes to MySQL query optimization, EXPLAIN is your trusted ally. This tool provides a clear view into how MySQL executes your queries, helping you identify and rectify performance bottlenecks. In this concise guide, we’ll show you how to use EXPLAIN effectively and improve your database queries. Understanding EXPLAIN Output When you run an…