At that point, backpressure and load shedding are the only things that retain a system that can still operate. If you have ever been in a Starbucks overwhelmed by mobile orders, you know the feeling.

Have you ever had a moment when you’re walking home from a great night at a party where you met someone you really like. You’re thinking about them and what could come from the spark. In the midst of ...

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Think of a REST API like a waiter in a restaurant. You (an app) tell the waiter what you want (your request), and the waiter goes to the kitchen (the server) to get it for you. REST is just a set of ...