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Dec 12, 2025
4 min read

What is CORS? Why is it important?

CORS stands for Cross-Origin Resource Sharing. It is a browser mechanism which enables controlled access to resources located outside of a given domain.

Web DevSecurity
Dec 10, 2025
6 min read

How SSL Works / How Do You Secure Your Web App?

Let’s assume your server is deployed in a remote location, and a user wants to interact with your application secure ly over the internet.

System DesignSecurity
Aug 21, 2025
8 min read

Scaling Username Availability Checks Like Meta & Google: From Indexes to Bloom Filters

Ever wondered how big platforms like Meta, Google, or Twitter instantly tell you if your dream username is available, even after billions…

Bloom FiltersScaling
Aug 21, 2025
5 min read

What Are Bloom Filters? How do they work?

Ever wondered how massive platforms like Meta, Google, or Twitter know instantly if your username is taken, even with billions of users?

Bloom FiltersAlgorithms