January 20, 2025
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Do you really understand the video technology? What is the frame rate
, resolution
, bit rate
and their relationships? Do you know the parameters p
and K
in the terminology 1080p
and 4K
? Do you know how to describe the video quality? What is the Blu-ray Disc
on earth? What the difference between the codec such as H.264/AVC
, H.265/HEVC
, AV1
? You may notice the Apple ProRes
in apple, so do you really understand what it for? Do you know the HDR
and Dolby Vision
? So why there are so many tailers such as .mp4
, .mkv
, .flv
, etc?
Now this Video Technology 101 will introduce them to you.
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January 19, 2025
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12 min read
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Message queues are a form of asynchronous service-to-service communication. They are important in enhancing a system’s scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
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January 19, 2025
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7 min read
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Do you know the basic method to manage the traffic? There are four methods: Load Balancers, Reverse Proxies, Forward Proxies, and API Gateways. And they have different features and usage scenarios.
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January 19, 2025
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14 min read
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In the daily life, we often hear about different kind of API, such as REST API, GraphQL API, WebSocket, Webhook, RPC and gRPC even the SOAP, so do you know the difference between them? How to choose the right API for your project?
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January 19, 2025
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Do you really know the encode and decode in Python?
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January 18, 2025
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2 min read
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It has been a long time since the linux used init
to manage the startup process, such as sudo /etc/init.d/apache2 start
or service apache2 start
, but the init
is serial. To address this issue, the systemd
was born. The d is the abbreviation of daemon
, which means the systemd
is a daemon manager. The systemd substitutes the initd and becomes the default main process PID 1
.
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January 18, 2025
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3 min read
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Normally, we often write a Dockerfile
in the current directory.
- The
Dockerfile
is a configuration file that describes how to build the image. You can refer to the official documentation for more details. - If you list more than one
CMD
, only the last one takes effect. So if you have multiple commands to run, you better write them in a script file. - Docker is not the VMware, there is no
systemd
in the container. Its startup program is the container application process. The container exists for the main process. Once the main process exits, the container loses its meaning of existence and thus exits. So when you execute multiple commands and if they are blocking, you better write the previous commands in nohup and the last command in the blocking command. (never use the command such as CMD service nginx start
, the CMD only will execute as CMD [ "sh", "-c", "service nginx start"]
, when the sh is executed, the container will exit, the correct way is run it directly CMD ["nginx", "-g", "daemon off;"]
)
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January 16, 2025
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8 min read
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Docker is a practical tool for everyday use, and like Git
, you can learn it in just 30 minutes.
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January 14, 2025
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2 min read
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So what is the difference between the Instance method, the Class method and the Static method?
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January 8, 2025
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6 min read
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In today’s digital age, security is paramount. As we increasingly rely on technology for communication, commerce, and data storage, understanding the fundamentals of security becomes essential. This article provides an overview of key security concepts, including encryption, digest algorithms, and digital signatures. By exploring these topics, we aim to equip you with the knowledge to protect your digital assets and ensure the integrity and confidentiality of your information. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast or a professional in the field, this guide will offer valuable insights into the mechanisms that safeguard our digital world.
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