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How to Build a Reverse Proxy with Rust and Rama

This article explains how to build a TLS termination proxy with Rust and Rama, which is a modular service framework for the Rust language to move and transform network packets. For this purpose, the author uses the TLS boring termination example in the Rama repository. A reverse proxy is a server that sits in front of a web server and enhances the performance, security, and reliability of the web server.
The article provides the code for the HTTP service function of the project, which retrieves the client's address and proxy's address and sends a response to the client acknowledging it. The code demonstrates the configuration of the TLS server with ServerConfig API.
The article also explains the implementation of middleware layers, including HaProxyClientLayer, HaProxyLayer, and ConsumeErrLayer, for handling TLS connections and logging clients' information in the proxy's terminal. The author also explains how to use task spawning in Rama.
Finally, the article shows how to create an HTTP server using Rama's HttpServer API and drives home why Rama is a great alternative framework for creating proxy services that use Tokio and Tower. The author particularly highlights the helpfulness of the Rama community in the Discord server and the repository in troubleshooting their issues.
The author advises that Rama is highly in development, so for now, one should use the main branch to stay up-to-date with the changes in the Rama ecosystem.
The project's source code is available on GitHub and can be used as reference material for building similar proxies.
Overall, the article is a great introduction to Rust and Rama for building a reverse proxy that terminates TLS connections.

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Armin Ronacher: Reflecting on Life

Armin Ronacher, writes on his personal blog about his learnings on engineering and life. He shares that fulfillment and happiness come from a commitment to meaningful work, relationships, and personal growth and purpose.
Putting time into work and skills is always worth it. It's all about progress rather than perfection. Each hour you spend iterating, refining, failing and retrying brings you closer to excellence and in turn makes you enjoy your work.
The key isn't avoiding hard work but finding meaning in it. Your payout should not just be your happiness in the moment, but it should be long-lasting. If the effort you are putting into something is not reciprocated or the nature of the work feels meaningless, it can eventually get to your health.
Life isn't about sampling everything but making deliberate choices and committing to the ones that matter. Choose the best option available to you in that moment and commit to it fully. Mastery and fulfillment come not from chasing endless possibilities but from fully embracing the one path you're on and making it your own.
When it comes to love and marriage, the luckiest thing that happened to Ronacher was to commit to his wife. When you commit to your partner fully you get a lot in the process. It forces you to figure out all the hard things upfront. They committed to a year-long long-distance relationship that changed him profoundly.
Seeing children grow up is an incredibly moving experience. Ronacher believes that you need to have your marriage and house in order. The most important thing he learned about having children is that you first and foremost need to take care of yourself. Any stress you experience, you will pass on to your children and it will harm them in the process.
Ronacher's life is about being present and committing to the things that matter. He hopes others find joy, purpose, and the courage to commit fully to their journeys and that his writings have been useful.

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Russia’s finance minister reveals bitcoin is being used to conduct foreign trade

Russia's finance minister revealed that domestic companies are using bitcoin and other digital currencies for international payments.
The country implemented legislative changes to allow the use of crypto as a means to bypass sanctions.
Cryptocurrencies have become a viable alternative for Russian companies to conduct international trade without relying on the US dollar or traditional banking systems.
Russian companies have already made foreign transactions using bitcoin, and the country plans to further develop digital payments next year.

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Scala in the Boudoir: Lifting the Veil on Opaque Types and Exporting Our Secrets

Opaque types allow developers to wrap common primitive types, such as Int or String, to ensure that different concepts are not accidentally interchanged.
They provide a way to hide the logic or data associated with a type, exposing only controlled extension methods and maintaining full control over how the type is used.
Extension methods for opaque types can be placed in a separate object, allowing for selective importing and isolation from other methods with the same name.
Exporting extension methods using 'export' keyword brings them into scope and allows them to be called.

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Unmasking Hidden Test Pitfalls in Go: Avoiding False Positives

The nightmare in testing would be false positive.
One reason for tests to fail silently is not knowing which are tests.
Different frameworks have different definitions of a test.
Mitigation includes creating new mocks before each test or manually asserting after each test.

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Ghosts of Codebase Past, Present, and Future- My Reflections of 2024

Reflecting on past experiences in software development and realizing the negative impact of ego.
Recalling instances of being overly critical and not allowing room for growth in team dynamics.
Acknowledging participation in toxic feedback loops and fostering a divisive mindset.

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React 19: The Features You Need to Know!

React 19 introduces key enhancements prioritizing performance, developer experience, and pushing boundaries.
Notable features include Actions for simplifying asynchronous operations, new hooks for state management, improved hydration for faster server-side rendering, enhanced Context API for optimized performance, and support for custom elements.
Actions streamline data mutations and state updates with async functions, making asynchronous operations easier to manage.
New hooks like useOptimistic, useActionState, and useFormStatus enhance state management and form handling capabilities.

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Share Zod Validation Schemas Between Repositories

Sharing Zod schemas between repositories can become challenging in a fragmented environment. This is where Bit comes into the play.
Bit simplifies the process of sharing Zod schemas across repositories. It allows you to isolate each schema as a Bit component and version schemas independently to manage updates and maintain backward compatibility.
Benefits of sharing Zod schemas include consistency, reusability, and maintenance; traditional approaches to sharing schemas can become cumbersome to manage as projects scale.
Install Bit using the CLI with npx and Install Zod as a dependency in your workspace using bit install zod.
Tag the component with a version and export the component to an access-controlled scope in Bit platform.
Install the schema in the relevant projects using bit or a standard package manager like npm, pnpm or yarn.
Use Bit’s web platform to browse schemas, view usage examples, and documentation. Propagate updates to dependent repositories with minimal effort. Collaborate using Bit’s change requests to review and approve updates collaboratively.
Whether you’re managing a monorepo, polyrepo, or entirely decentralized codebase, Bit offers the tools you need to make your Zod schemas a cornerstone of your development process.
By treating schemas as composable components, Bit enables efficient collaboration, consistency, and maintainability. Ready to streamline your schema sharing? Start using Bit today and transform how you manage and reuse your Zod schemas!
Zod schemas are often used to define the shape of data and ensure its integrity. These schemas can validate incoming requests, enforce types in API contracts, or act as a source of truth for both backend and frontend systems

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Node.js is not a JavaScript framework

Node.js is not a JavaScript framework—it’s a JavaScript runtime environment.
Node.js allows JavaScript to run outside of the browser, enabling it to run on servers or local machines.
It uses Google’s V8 JavaScript engine for high performance.
Node.js is event-driven and non-blocking, making it suitable for building scalable, real-time applications.

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How to Fix “Windows 11 Update Stuck at 0%” Issue

Windows updates can get stuck at 0% due to poor internet connection, corrupt cache files, software conflicts, or insufficient disk space.
To fix the issue, try restarting your computer, checking your internet connection, clearing the Windows Update cache, freeing up disk space, running the Windows Update troubleshooter, or manually installing the update.
Tips to prevent future update issues include updating drivers, maintaining sufficient disk space, and scheduling updates for low-activity periods.
By following these steps, you can resolve the “Windows 11 update stuck at 0%” issue and keep your system running smoothly.

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Create Magical Stories for Your Kids Effortlessly

The World’s First AI App That Creates Stunning Talking Kids Books in Any Language has revolutionized storytelling for families.
This user-friendly app allows anyone to create personalized storybooks featuring their child or telling tales in any language.
Using this app, parents can create visually captivating stories in minutes, engaging their children and fostering their imagination.
The app has not only enhanced literacy skills but also strengthened family connections through shared storytelling experiences.

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Math vs Coding. What is harder

Programmers often spend more time debugging code than writing it, while mathematicians don't have to worry about removing errors in their work.
Math may be harder than coding because in programming, you can try and fail repeatedly, whereas in math, the solution is either there or not.
If a programmer and mathematician with equal skill are compared, the programmer is likely to solve more problems in their respective fields.
In conclusion, math is harder, but programming can be more annoying due to the debugging process.

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How To Improve Performance Of My ASP.NET Core Web API In 18x Times Using HybridCache In .NET 9

The author decided to test how performant is one of his WEB APIs and how he can improve its performance by using HybridCache.Next he used k6 - an open-source tool and cloud service that makes load testing easy for developers and QA engineers.He set rate: 30000 as the base number for desired requests per second for the tested endpoint.
The API is now much faster, but he was curious if he could push the boundaries even further. Being aware of the cache stampede problem, he decided to add caching. He decided to use a 'Read Through Cache' pattern that works as follows:
When working with cache, we must be aware of the cache stampede problem: when multiple requests may receive a cache miss and will all call the database to retrieve the entity. Instead of calling the database once to get the entity and write it into cache.
He used a new caching library HybridCache available in .NET 9 that prevents a cache stampede problem. HybridCache is great replacement of old IMemoryCache and IDistributedCache as it combines them both and can work with in-memory cache and distributed cache like Redis.
Finally, he used Redis and saw how it can perform better than InMemory caching. While the increase was not as huge as previous improvements, Redis provides additional benefits like persistence and scalability. This in total gives an 18x performance improvement compared to the first version.
To increase the performance, he used the following steps: Use AsNoTracking in EF Core, replaced EF Core with Dapper, used InMemory cache using HybridCache, and used Redis cache using HybridCache.
By methodically analyzing and addressing performance bottlenecks, he transformed his ASP.NET Core Web API from handling 1,370 RPS to an impressive 25,798 RPS — 18x times increase.

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Specialization Isn't Enough - Why You Need Specialized Teamwork

Specialization alone is just part of the equation. The real productivity boost comes from specialized teamwork—when individuals with specialized skills come together within a highly integrated system.
Division of labour works not just because people are more specialized, but because specialization within a well-coordinated system lets individuals get better and better at their specific tasks.
The secret to productivity gains doesn’t lie in just specializing each person. It’s about making those specialists work together in an efficient, coordinated system.
When specialization is paired with smooth teamwork, it unlocks productivity levels that would be impossible to achieve through isolated work or poorly coordinated roles.
Specializing allows people to hone their skills, increase their speed, and improve their precision.
Efficiency: Specialized tasks lead to faster, better execution.
Expertise: Each worker masters their skill, leading to higher performance.
Coordination: A well-designed system ensures that all these tasks fit together, maximizing overall output.
Small, coordinated groups where specialties are optimized can achieve superior results over less-specialized individuals in larger, less coherent organizations.
Productivity gains often lie not just in individual expertise, but in how a team can integrate and leverage each person’s strengths to achieve a more cohesive and efficient outcome.

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