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Pitfalls of Unified Memory Models in GPUs

Joe Rowell explores the use of unified memory on modern GPU, the low-level details of how unified memory is realized on an x86-64 system, and some of the tools to understand what's happening on a GPU.

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Architecture & Design

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Building a Global Caching System at Netflix: A Deep Dive to Global Replication

Netflix's EVCache system handles 400M ops/second across 22,000 servers, managing 14.3 PB of data. This infrastructure ensures global availability and resilience through intelligent data routing and flexible replication strategies. By implementing batch compression and switching to DNS-based discovery, Netflix optimizes efficiency, reduces bandwidth usage and significantly lowers operational costs.

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Generally AI - Season 2 - Episode 2: Fantastic Algorithms and Where to Find Them

Roland Meertens and Anthony Alford discuss their favorite algorithms, starting with the etymology of the word "algorithm". Roland introduces the concept of probabilistic counting, focusing on the HyperLogLog algorithm, which can be used to estimate the count of unique items. Meertens shares his own personal algorithm for estimating how many people he talks to at conferences.

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The Ongoing Challenges of DevSecOps Transformation and Improving Developer Experience

In this podcast Shane Hastie, Lead Editor for Culture & Methods, spoke to Adam Kentosh about the ongoing challenges organisations face in their DevOps, DevSecOps and digital transformation journeys.

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Proactive Approaches to Securing Linux Systems and Engineering Applications

Maintaining a strong security posture is challenging, especially with Linux. An effective approach is proactive and includes patch management, optimized resource allocation, and effective alerting.

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Virtual Threads: New Foundations for High-Scale Java Applications

Virtual threads are a lightweight implementation of Java threads, delivered as a preview feature in Java 19. They dramatically reduce the effort of writing, maintaining, and observing high-throughput concurrent applications. Virtual threads breathe new life into the familiar thread-per-request style of programming, allowing it to scale with near-optimal hardware utilization.

Brian Goetz
on Sep 23, 2022
Book Review: Building Applications with the Android SDK, 2nd Edition

The Android Developer’s Cookbook: Building Applications with the Android SDK, 2nd Edition is a collaborative effort by Ronan Schwarz, Phil Dutson, James Steele and Nelson To. The authors have succeeded in providing a solid reference book. A book for mobile app developers that can serve as an authoritative guide for newbies and intermediate to expert devs for creating awesome mobile apps.

Martin Monroe
on Oct 19, 2013

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