Kubernetes is often described as self-healing.But if you run Keycloak at scale, you’ve probably learned the hard way that “self-healing” doesn’t always mean identity-safe. One short infrastructure event — sometimes just a few seconds — can cascade into random logouts, stuck sessions, database locks, or even a full authentication outage. This post explains why Keycloak […]
(Without 20 Years of Experience) Most people believe that becoming a Principal Software Engineer is purely a function of time — 15, 20, sometimes 30 years in the industry. Time helps.But time alone does not create principals. What actually distinguishes a principal engineer is not years of experience, but quality of judgment, scope of thinking, […]
Understanding Counting Systems: A Journey Through Binary, Decimal, and Beyond Introduction to Counting Systems In the fascinating realm of mathematics and computer science, counting systems serve as foundational building blocks for representing and manipulating numbers. While we commonly use the decimal system in our everyday lives, a variety of other counting systems exist. Each system […]
Is AI Scary or a Great Tool? Exploring the Hype and Its Relation to Cognition In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) often elicits mixed reactions. Some people see it as a powerful tool for enhancing productivity and innovation, while others express fear and skepticism about its implications. This blog post delves into […]
The Ultimate Java Backend Developer Roadmap: A Step-by-Step Guide Are you thinking about becoming a Java backend developer? Whether you’re new to programming or transitioning from another field, the journey to mastering Java backend development can seem challenging. However, with a clear roadmap, dedication, and the right resources, you can achieve this goal in a […]
Understanding Spring Boot IoC and Dependency Injection with a Simple Analogy Imagine you’re the owner of a car repair shop. You’ve got several workers (mechanics, electricians, etc.) with different skills, and each worker has specific tools they need for the job. Now, you could either micromanage the shop by personally handing out tools to every […]
Understanding Upcasting and Downcasting in Java: A Key to Interview Success In the world of Java and object-oriented programming, casting plays a pivotal role in how we handle different types of objects and their relationships. Whether you’re preparing for a technical interview or aiming to strengthen your Java skills, understanding upcasting and downcasting is essential. […]
Techno-Feudalism: The New Age of Lords, Serfs, and Emerging Professions If you’ve ever read about medieval times, you might remember the concept of feudalism—a system where society was structured around relationships derived from the holding of land. In this setup, lords controlled large estates and the serfs worked the land, creating a rigid hierarchy where […]
The Builder Pattern in Java: A Friendly Guide When building software, creating objects is one of the most fundamental tasks, and we often rely on constructors for this. However, if you’ve ever dealt with a class that has numerous fields—especially optional ones—you’ve likely experienced the frustration of overloaded constructors or long parameter lists that are […]
How to Format a RAW USB Drive in Windows 11 When It Won’t Show Up Properly Have you ever encountered a situation where your USB drive becomes unusable after using it as a bootable device? Maybe you tried to reformat it, but Windows displays it as a RAW partition and won’t let you proceed. Don’t […]
