Coroutine scopes are a crucial concept in Kotlin coroutines as they define the lifetime and cancellation behavior of coroutines. Let me provide a more detailed explanation of the different types of scopes you can use in Android development. This is the basic scope interface that you can implement or instantiate directly: // Creating a custom … Read more
In today’s post, I would like to dive deeper into one of the newest—relatively speaking— topics in the distributed systems domain. As you may have guessed already, the spotlight is on Conflict-free Replicated Data Types or CRDTs for short. I will explain what they are and what role they play in the larger landscape of … Read more
As the prices on groceries continue to rise, many people might be thinking of growing a vegetable garden for the first time. It can be a great idea, not just because groceries are expensive, but because getting to the store includes soft costs like gas, grocery bags, and time—to say nothing of how wildly empowering … Read more
Curling irons and I have a complicated history. It’s a scarring relationship, built on burns, breakage, and the faint smell of singed hair. If you grew up in the early 2000s, you remember the cheap, clampy contraptions that left you with burnt fingertips, regrettable hairstyles, and—if you weren’t careful—a neck hickey that wasn’t from your … Read more
Apache Avro is a widely used data format that keeps things compact and efficient while making it easy to evolve schemas over time. By default, it comes with basic data types like int, long, string, and bytes. But what if you need to store something more specific, like a date or a decimal number? That’s where logical … Read more
Blogging is a fantastic way to express yourself, share your ideas, connect with like-minded individuals, and even create a community around your passions. Think of your blog as your personal space on the internet, where you can showcase your thoughts, experiences, expertise, and creativity. It’s an open platform that allows you to engage with readers … Read more
A complete guide to the different types of logos, plus tips on how to use them and examples.
You sit down for dinner at a new restaurant and order a Coke when the server tells you that they only have Pepsi. If you change your order to water, you’re not alone. Coca-Cola’s market share is almost twice as large as PepsiCo’s. Contrary to popular belief, it’s not necessarily a matter of quality. A … Read more
These offers are all available from Amazon, and they are labeled as “limited time deals.” This means it’s only a matter of time before the prices bounce back to standard levels. Samsung Essential S3 (S36GD) Series 27-Inch Monitor Covers the basic needs at a really low price Let’s start with the most affordable monitor. It’s … Read more
Summary Ghost of Yotei, Sony’s anticipated game for 2025, updates official page with story details set 300 years after Ghost of Tsushima. Players can dual-wield katanas, odachi, & kusarigama in Ghost of Yotei in a new Japanese setting with enhanced visuals. Game premise includes a new protagonist seeking revenge in 1603 with gameplay improvements, special … Read more