Building Java Microservices at Groupon
The purpose of this article is to link together some of the tools we use to build and test Java microservices at Groupon.
How I Learn Established Codebases
Learning a new codebase can be a challenging task. Unfortunately at times the original developers are no longer around and the documentation may be outdated or missing entirely.
My Ideal Coworking Spot As a Remote-Based Programmer
I have worked remotely for 5 years now both at home and as a part-time member at a few coworking places.
Estimating Memory Use in Redis and Mass Insert
A recent work project involved persisting user data in Redis. We wanted to estimate the amount of memory we expected to use to determine whether the infrastructure currently available would be appropriately sized.
Using rbenv To Manage Multiple Ruby Versions
When switching between multiple Ruby applications, rbenv makes it easy to find, install, and use the appropriate version for the project. Let’s take a look at how it is used.
Web Application Performance, Caching, and Scaling
This post describes various strategies to improve performance for web applications. They were written from experience with Ruby on Rails web apps, but are general techniques for other languages and frameworks. This is not a comprehensive list, but an overview...
Microservice Frameworks for Java
A quick look at two Microservice Frameworks for Java.
Calendar Events from the Command Line
This is quick command line tip to view upcoming calendar events in a compact form on the command line, with a single command.
Views, Stored Procedures, and Check Constraints
This post will take a quick look at views, stored procedures, and check constraints in PostgreSQL. What are they and what are their use cases?
How I Add Personality to Remote Work
Remote workers rely on technologies to help stay connected with teammates, communicate as richly as possible, work on the right tasks and stay motivated.