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6 articles

Databases July 28, 2026 · 10 min read

Postgres Index Types Explained: B-tree, GIN, BRIN, and the Operators That Pick Them

A practical tour of PostgreSQL index types with real query plans: how B-tree, GIN, and BRIN work, what operator classes are, and how the operators in your WHERE clause decide which index you need.

#postgresql #indexes #performance

Databases October 16, 2025 · 18 min read

PostgreSQL Mistakes You're Probably Making (And How to Fix Them)

A comprehensive guide to avoiding common PostgreSQL pitfalls that can compromise performance, data integrity, and maintainability.

#postgresql #databases #sql

JavaScript & React September 22, 2025 · 3 min read

React Canary Activity: Hide UI Without Unmounting and Preserve State Instantly

Learn how React's new <Activity /> component hides elements without losing state or effects — now available in the Canary release.

#react #javascript #frontend

.NET & C# August 31, 2025 · 9 min read

Async vs Parallel in .NET Explained: Stop Mixing Them Up

Learn the difference between asynchronous I/O and true parallel execution in C#, and when to use each for scalable apps.

#dotnet #csharp #async

.NET & C# August 21, 2025 · 23 min read

6 Entity Framework Core Performance Pitfalls (and How to Fix Them)

Avoid these 6 common Entity Framework Core performance pitfalls in .NET — with real-world scenarios, root causes, and refactors.

#dotnet #csharp #entity-framework

.NET & C# August 20, 2025 · 9 min read

CancellationToken in .NET: A Complete Guide with API Examples

Learn how to use CancellationToken in .NET APIs for better performance, graceful shutdowns, and responsive code with real-world examples.

#dotnet #csharp #api-design