Real‑Time APIs with WebSockets and Server‑Sent Events
Why Real-Time APIs Matter Modern applications rely on instant feedback. Whether it’s a chat message, stock ticker, or live dashboard,...
Advanced API Security: scopes, claims and token revocation
Why API Security Matters More Than Ever APIs power almost every modern application. From mobile apps to microservices, they move...
Understanding the CAP Theorem and Practical Trade‑offs
What Is the CAP Theorem? The CAP theorem is a core concept in distributed systems. It explains that when a...
Rate‑Limiting Strategies: token‑bucket vs leaky‑bucket vs fixed‑window
What Is Rate Limiting? Rate limiting controls how many requests users can make within a specific time. It helps APIs...
Designing Event-Driven Microservices with Kafka
Introduction Modern applications demand scalability, resilience, and real-time responsiveness. Event-driven architectures (EDA) have emerged as a key approach to meeting...
REST vs GraphQL vs gRPC: selecting the right protocol
Introduction Choosing the right communication protocol is one of the most important architectural decisions in modern software development. REST has...
Implementing GraphQL APIs in 2025: benefits and pitfalls
Introduction Since its release by Facebook in 2015, GraphQL has grown into one of the most popular alternatives to REST...
How to Design a Multi-Tenant SaaS App from Scratch (The Right Way)
Designing a multi-tenant SaaS app is no small feat. If done right, it sets the foundation for scale, data isolation,...
What is gRPC and Should You Use It Instead of REST?
When considering API architectures, the debate often comes down to gRPC vs REST. REST has been the gold standard for...