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Back-end development tutorials covering server-side programming, databases, APIs, and server management.

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Dec 2025 – Apr 2026
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PostgreSQL Performance Tuning: Query Plans & Connection Pooling
PostgreSQL 5 min read

PostgreSQL Performance Tuning: Query Plans & Connection Pooling

Practical PostgreSQL tuning guide: read EXPLAIN ANALYZE, fix slow queries, use PgBouncer for pooling, and optimize autovacuum for high-performance databases.

Rachel
Rachel
Python Type Hints: A Practical Guide for Real Codebases
Python 5 min read

Python Type Hints: A Practical Guide for Real Codebases

Use Python type hints effectively with annotations, generics, and Pydantic. Learn to avoid common production gotchas and master tools like mypy and pyright.

Rachel
Rachel
Database Indexing: B-trees, Composite Indexes & Performance
Database 5 min read

Database Indexing: B-trees, Composite Indexes & Performance

Learn how database indexes work, from B-trees to partial indexes. Understand composite index order and how to use EXPLAIN ANALYZE for better performance.

Rachel
Rachel
How to Set Up a Reverse Proxy with Nginx
Nginx 5 min read

How to Set Up a Reverse Proxy with Nginx

Step-by-step guide to setting up Nginx as a reverse proxy for your web apps. Learn to configure HTTPS, security headers, WebSocket support, and rate limiting.

Jena
Jena
jq Cheat Sheet: Filter, Transform, and Query JSON from the Terminal
Cheatsheet 5 min read

jq Cheat Sheet: Filter, Transform, and Query JSON from the Terminal

Complete jq reference — basic filters, pipes, array/object operations, conditionals, string interpolation, select, map, reduce, and real DevOps workflows.

Cobie
Cobie
TypeScript Generics: Advanced Real-World Design Patterns
TypeScript 5 min read

TypeScript Generics: Advanced Real-World Design Patterns

Master TypeScript generics with practical examples. Learn constraints, conditional types, mapped types, and advanced patterns for robust production code.

Scarlett
Scarlett
Python Async/Await: The Complete Guide for Developers
Python 5 min read

Python Async/Await: The Complete Guide for Developers

Master Python asyncio, including async/await syntax, event loops, and concurrent execution. Learn real-world patterns to build production-ready async systems.

Rachel
Rachel
How to Use Environment Variables in Docker
Docker 5 min read

How to Use Environment Variables in Docker

Manage environment variables in Docker containers and Compose files — inline values, .env files, runtime injection, secrets, and production patterns.

Cobie
Cobie
PostgreSQL JSONB: Query Patterns & Performance Optimization
PostgreSQL 5 min read

PostgreSQL JSONB: Query Patterns & Performance Optimization

Master PostgreSQL JSONB — operators, indexing, querying nested data, aggregation, and performance tuning. Real-world patterns for modern applications.

Rachel
Rachel
Docker Compose Cheat Sheet: Services, Volumes & Production
Cheatsheet 5 min read

Docker Compose Cheat Sheet: Services, Volumes & Production

A complete Docker Compose guide covering service definitions, volumes, networks, and health checks. Includes production-ready templates and CLI commands.

Cobie
Cobie
Nginx Cheat Sheet: Routing, SSL & Performance Guide
Cheatsheet 5 min read

Nginx Cheat Sheet: Routing, SSL & Performance Guide

Complete Nginx reference for server blocks, location matching, and proxy_pass. Optimize SSL/TLS, rate limiting, and use our production-ready config template.

Jena
Jena
SQL Cheat Sheet: Queries, Joins, Aggregates & CTEs
Cheatsheet 5 min read

SQL Cheat Sheet: Queries, Joins, Aggregates & CTEs

The ultimate SQL reference for SELECT syntax, JOINs, subqueries, and window functions. Master CTEs, transactions, and constraints for any relational database.

Vishnu
Vishnu
Run PostgreSQL Locally with Docker in Under 2 Minutes
HowTo 5 min read

Run PostgreSQL Locally with Docker in Under 2 Minutes

Learn to run PostgreSQL locally using Docker. Includes persistent volumes, docker-compose setup, GUI client access, and essential dump or restore commands.

Vishnu
Vishnu
How to Debug a Slow SQL Query in PostgreSQL
HowTo 5 min read

How to Debug a Slow SQL Query in PostgreSQL

Step-by-step: find slow queries with pg_stat_statements, read EXPLAIN ANALYZE output, identify missing indexes, fix N+1 queries, and diagnose lock contention.

Vishnu
Vishnu
PostgreSQL Cheat Sheet: SQL, Indexes, EXPLAIN & psql
Cheatsheet 5 min read

PostgreSQL Cheat Sheet: SQL, Indexes, EXPLAIN & psql

Complete PostgreSQL reference — psql commands, CRUD queries, joins, indexes, EXPLAIN ANALYZE, CTEs, window functions, JSONB operators, and admin queries.

Vishnu
Vishnu