Technology Explained
25 articles in this category
Understanding Consistency Models in Distributed Systems
A detailed explanation of different consistency models and when to use them
How a File is Read from Disk
A step-by-step explanation of how an operating system reads a file from disk, from your code's request to data in memory.
How S3 Works Internally
A look under the hood at Amazon S3's internal architecture and how it stores and manages your data with high durability and availability.
How AWS Lambda (or Serverless) Works
A step-by-step explanation of how AWS Lambda and serverless functions work, from deployment to execution and scaling.
How Context Switching Works Internally in Operating Systems
A detailed explanation of how operating systems perform context switching to multitask between processes and threads.
How a Java Web Request Travels Through a Spring Boot Application
A comprehensive explanation of how an HTTP request flows through a Spring Boot application, from browser to database and back.
How Memory Management Works in Operating Systems
A comprehensive explanation of how operating systems manage memory, from virtual memory to paging and swapping.
How Build Tools Like Maven and Gradle Work
A comprehensive explanation of how Java build tools automate the development process