Friday, October 3, 2025

How I Prepped for My Interview in JUST 30 Minutes — and Nailed It ๐Ÿ’ผ๐Ÿ”ฅ

A few years ago, I had a surprise interview scheduled for the next day.

⏰ Problem? I had only 30 minutes to prepare.
๐Ÿ˜ฐ I panicked for 5 minutes... then built a quick game plan.

๐Ÿ‘‰ And guess what? That 30-minute prep landed me the job.

Here’s exactly how I did it ๐Ÿ‘‡


⏱️ 10 Minutes — Nail Your Key Answers

I picked 3 real stories from my experience that showed:

  • How I solved a tough problem ๐Ÿง 
  • How I worked with a team ๐Ÿค
  • How I created an impact ๐Ÿ’ฅ

Then I practiced answers to:

  • “Tell me about yourself” ๐Ÿ‘ค
  • “What’s your greatest strength?” ๐Ÿ’ช

๐Ÿ“Œ Pro Tip: Don’t memorize. Just remember the structure of your story → Situation → Action → Result. Make it sound human, not robotic.


๐Ÿง˜ 10 Minutes — Tune Your Mindset

Interviews aren’t just Q&A. Your energy matters.

I took a quiet moment to:

  • Close my eyes and visualize the interview going well ๐ŸŒŸ
  • Take 3 deep breaths ๐Ÿซ
  • Remind myself why I deserved to be in that room ๐Ÿ‘‘

⚡ Confidence is contagious — when you believe it, they feel it.


๐Ÿ•ต️ 5 Minutes — Learn About the Interviewer(s)

I quickly checked their LinkedIn ๐Ÿ”

  • Saw where they worked before
  • Noted any shared connections ๐Ÿ‘ฅ
  • Spotted a hobby we both liked (cricket ๐Ÿ!)

That small personal touch helped me start the conversation on a friendly note — and instantly broke the ice ๐Ÿ˜„


๐Ÿข 5 Minutes — Know the Company

Finally, I skimmed through:

  • Their mission statement ๐ŸŒ
  • Latest news/articles ๐Ÿ“ฐ
  • Their core values ๐Ÿ’ก

This helped me tailor my answers so they felt like:

“This person really understands us.”


๐Ÿ’ฅ Final Thoughts

✅ This 30-minute power plan is:

  • Simple
  • Doable under pressure
  • Surprisingly effective

I walked into that interview prepared, calm, and connected — and walked out with an offer letter ๐Ÿ“จ✨


๐Ÿ”ฅ Your Turn:
Next time you’re short on time, don’t stress. Follow this 30-minute formula, and show up like a pro ๐Ÿ’ช


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Sunday, September 14, 2025

Technologies Behind Netflix (Explained Simply with Real-Life Examples)

We all love binge-watching on Netflix ๐Ÿฟ๐ŸŽฌ — but have you ever wondered how it runs so smoothly for 247+ million users worldwide? Here’s a breakdown with simple analysis.

⚡ Key Netflix Tech Secrets (with relatable examples):



๐Ÿ— Microservices = Lego Blocks

Netflix is built like Lego — each piece (microservice) can work independently. If one block breaks, the whole house doesn’t fall.


๐Ÿ”„ Cloud Computing = Renting a Hotel, Not Buying a House

Instead of buying servers, Netflix “rents rooms” in Amazon Web Services (AWS) ๐Ÿจ. They can scale up when millions watch Stranger Things at once, then scale down when fewer users are online.


๐Ÿ“ฆ Caching = Storing Snacks Nearby

Rather than running to the supermarket each time, Netflix keeps your favorite chips in the fridge ๐Ÿช. Similarly, it keeps popular shows closer to users via CDN, so they stream faster.


๐Ÿ’ฌ Messaging = Office WhatsApp Group

Netflix uses Apache Kafka & Flink like an office WhatsApp group ๐Ÿ“ฑ. All teams (systems) instantly get updates without delay.


๐Ÿ›  Frontend = The Shop Window

What you see — React + GraphQL = the beautiful Netflix interface ๐Ÿ˜.


⚙️ Backend = The Kitchen

Behind the scenes — Spring Boot, Zuul, Eureka = chefs making sure food (videos) reach you hot and fresh ๐Ÿ•.


๐Ÿ—‚ Databases = Digital Library

Netflix uses Cassandra, CockroachDB, and EVcache like a giant library ๐Ÿ“š where all movies/shows are catalogued and instantly retrievable.


๐ŸŒ Why It Works?


Netflix’s architecture =

✔ Scalable (grows with demand)

✔ Reliable (no crashes during Money Heist finale)

✔ Efficient (saves cost while giving smooth experience)


๐Ÿ”ฅ Next time you hit “Play” on Netflix, remember — it’s not just magic, it’s brilliant technology at work ⚙️๐Ÿ’ก


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Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Behind the Scenes of UPI: How ₹100 Travels Faster Than Your Crush’s Reply ๐Ÿ˜œ

India’s UPI is like the pizza delivery guy – fast, accurate, and never forgets the address! ๐Ÿ•๐Ÿ“ฆ

It’s simple, public, and trusted by everyone – from the street vendor to Netflix subscriptions.

How UPi works

๐ŸŽฌ How UPI Works (Funny Example)


Let’s imagine Srinivasarao wants to send ₹100 to Amit –

๐Ÿ’ก Not as a gift, but because Amit bought him samosa + chai last night. ☕๐ŸฅŸ


1️⃣ Srinivasarao (Sender) opens PhonePe

๐Ÿ‘‰ Like Srinivasarao opening Swiggy to pay for his midnight cravings.


2️⃣ Srinivasarao enters Amit’s UPI ID

๐Ÿ‘‰ Instead of typing “Amit Samosa” in contacts, he types amit@icici. ๐Ÿ˜‚


3️⃣ PhonePe encrypts the request

๐Ÿ‘‰ Like Rahul whispering to SBI: “Shhh… send money to Amit, don’t tell anyone.” ๐Ÿคซ๐Ÿ’ธ


4️⃣ SBI forwards it to NPCI

๐Ÿ‘‰ SBI acts like the courier guy saying: “Check Srinivasarao’s account balance, boss.” ๐Ÿ“ฆ


5️⃣ NPCI forwards to ICICI

๐Ÿ‘‰ NPCI tells ICICI: “Confirm Amit’s details, is this the right Amit?” ๐Ÿ“ฌ


6️⃣ ICICI validates Amit

๐Ÿ‘‰ ICICI says: “Yes, he’s our guy.” ✅


7️⃣ HDFC debits ₹100

๐Ÿ‘‰ Srinivasarao’s bank (HDFC) grabs the money like mom taking ₹100 for “household shopping.” ๐Ÿ˜…๐Ÿ’ฐ


8️⃣ NPCI instructs ICICI

๐Ÿ‘‰ NPCI says: “ICICI, put ₹100 in Amit’s account.” ๐Ÿฆ


9️⃣ ICICI credits Amit

๐Ÿ‘‰ Amit’s phone goes Ting! ๐Ÿ“ฒ “Balance +₹100.” He smiles like he just won a lottery. ๐Ÿ˜Ž


๐Ÿ”Ÿ RBI settles everything

๐Ÿ‘‰ RBI, the big boss, confirms: “Money is in the right place. Peace out.” ๐Ÿ•ด️


⚡All this happens in seconds – faster than your OTP arrives!


๐Ÿ’ก Why UPI Works So Well


✅ Banks: Like strict parents – holding the money safely. ๐Ÿฆ

✅ Payment Apps: Like cool siblings – making life easy & fun. ๐Ÿ“ฑ

✅ NPCI: The trusted postman – delivering the money to the right house. ๐Ÿ“ฎ


๐ŸŒ That’s why UPI is the backbone of India’s digital economy ๐Ÿ’ช

And also the reason your friends can’t say “Bro, I’ll pay you tomorrow.” anymore ๐Ÿ˜œ๐Ÿ’ธ

๐Ÿ‘‰ Should I also make this into a short 5–6 punchline format so 

you can directly post on LinkedIn/Instagram for maximum virality? ๐Ÿ”ฅ


Saturday, August 23, 2025

๐Ÿšช What is an API Gateway?

Think of it like a building’s main gate with a smart guard ๐Ÿข๐Ÿ‘ฎ‍♂️.

Every visitor (API request) must pass through this gate before entering. The guard checks IDs, controls the crowd, and sometimes even translates languages.



๐Ÿ—️ Key Layers of API Gateway

1️⃣ ๐Ÿ”’ Network Security Layer
Like a security guard with CCTV ๐Ÿ“น + walkie-talkie ๐Ÿ“ก.

  • SSL/TLS = Guard whispering in secret code ๐Ÿคซ.
  • DDoS protection = Kicking out the over-enthusiastic crowd ๐Ÿคฏ.
  • Rate limiting = "One at a time please!" ๐Ÿšถ‍♂️๐Ÿšถ‍♀️.

2️⃣ ๐Ÿ“‹ Administrative Layer
Like the building manager ๐Ÿง‘‍๐Ÿ’ผ.

  • Version control = "New lift installed, old one retired ๐Ÿšช➡️๐Ÿšช".
  • Monitoring = Checking CCTV for trouble ๐Ÿ‘€.
  • Logging = Keeping visitor’s entry book ๐Ÿ“–.
  • Analytics = Counting how many samosas each visitor eats ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿ“Š.

3️⃣ ๐Ÿ”‘ Access Layer
Like the bouncer at a club ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿ•บ.

  • Authentication = Checking if you’re on the guest list ✅.
  • Authorization = "VIP lounge only for gold members!" ๐Ÿ….
  • Access control policies = No kids allowed in 18+ movies ๐ŸŽฌ๐Ÿšซ.

4️⃣ ๐Ÿ”„ Transformation Layer
Like a translator at a conference ๐ŸŽค๐Ÿ‘ฉ‍๐Ÿ’ป.

  • JSON ↔️ XML = "Namaste" → "Hello" ๐Ÿ™➡️๐Ÿ‘‹.
  • Protocol conversion = Making sure iPhone & Android users can still chat ๐Ÿ“ฑ๐Ÿ’ฌ๐Ÿค–.
  • Legacy support = Helping grandpa use WhatsApp ๐Ÿ‘ด๐Ÿ“ฑ.

๐Ÿš€ Benefits of API Gateway

  • ⚡ Performance boost = Like adding turbo to your bike ๐Ÿ️.
  • ๐Ÿ” Enhanced security = CCTV + Guard + Laser doors ๐Ÿ›ก️.
  • ๐Ÿงฉ Simplifies microservices = Turning 100 confusing doors into 1 main gate ๐Ÿšช.
  • ๐Ÿ•น Unified management = One remote to control everything ๐Ÿ“บ.

๐Ÿท️ Types of API Gateways

  • ๐ŸŒ Edge Gateways = Main gate of society, checking outsiders ๐Ÿšง.
  • ๐Ÿ  Internal Gateways = Intercom inside flats for family talks ๐Ÿ“ž.
  • ๐Ÿชถ Micro-Gateways = Small door just for your dog ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿšช.

๐Ÿ‘‰ In short: API Gateway = Smart security guard + Translator + Manager + Bouncer.


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Sunday, August 17, 2025

๐Ÿ“บ What Happens When You Hit Play on YouTube? (Govind’s Fun Version ๐Ÿ˜‚)

Ever wondered what’s cooking behind the scenes when you press ▶️ on YouTube?

It’s not magic, it’s pure engineering drama + teamwork ๐Ÿ˜Ž.

Here’s the breakdown ๐Ÿ‘‡




๐ŸŽญ Step 1: Client Interfaces

  • ๐Ÿ“ฑ Mobile App → Like your delivery boy who brings video snacks on-the-go, adjusting size (quality) depending on your data pack.
  • ๐Ÿ’ป Web Client → The restaurant manager ๐Ÿฝ️ – connects directly with the kitchen (servers & CDN) to serve your hot video plate.

๐Ÿšš Step 2: Delivery & Performance

  • ๐ŸŒ CDN (Content Delivery Network) → Think of it as kirana shops ๐Ÿ›’ everywhere. Instead of waiting for one shop far away, you get chips (video segments) from the shop nearest to you – less buffering, more munching.
  • ⚖️ Load Balancer → The traffic police ๐Ÿšฆ making sure no single shop gets overloaded. Everyone gets their video snacks smoothly.

๐Ÿข Step 3: Backend Services

  • ๐ŸŽฌ App Servers → Your Netflix-like theatre staff ๐Ÿฟ – handling play, pause, search, and keeping you entertained.
  • ๐ŸŒ Web Servers → The receptionist ๐Ÿ‘ฉ‍๐Ÿ’ป – serving HTML/JS, managing logins, and saying “Welcome back, Govind Ji!”
  • ๐Ÿง‘‍๐Ÿ’ผ User DB → Your personal diary ๐Ÿ“– – remembers your watch history, preferences, and those embarrassing search results (don’t worry, it won’t tell anyone ๐Ÿคซ).

๐ŸŽฅ Step 4: Video Pipeline

  • ๐Ÿ”„ Transcoding System → The master chef ๐Ÿ‘จ‍๐Ÿณ chopping raw video into multiple sizes (144p to 4K) so it fits every plate (device).
  • Processing Queue → Like waiting at a railway ticket counter ๐Ÿš‰ – videos stand in line to get processed.
  • ๐Ÿ–ผ️ Thumbnail Store → The movie poster wall ๐ŸŽจ – quick previews so you decide faster whether to watch or skip.

๐Ÿ“ฆ Step 5: Content Management

  • ๐Ÿท️ Metadata DB → The label maker ๐Ÿท️ – stores titles, tags, and “funny cat video ๐Ÿ˜‚” descriptions for easy discovery.
  • Metadata Cache → The quick-access pocket diary ๐Ÿ““ – keeps important notes ready for instant recall.
  • ๐Ÿ’พ Media Storage (S3-like) → The giant godown ๐Ÿข – where every single video you ever uploaded (even that 2009 dance clip ๐Ÿ’ƒ) is safely stored forever.

๐Ÿ‘‰ So next time you hit ▶️, remember:
Behind that 5-sec ad you hate ๐Ÿ˜’, there’s an army of servers, caches, and databases working harder than your office Wi-Fi on Monday morning. ๐Ÿ˜‚


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Sunday, August 10, 2025

๐Ÿš€ Git Commands Explained with Humor & Real Life Examples

๐Ÿ’ฌ Ever feel like Git is a clingy friend who remembers everything you did, but only if you ask the right way?

Here’s your cheat sheet to talk to it without starting an argument.


๐Ÿ“ The Essential Git Commands (Govind Style)

1️⃣ git init – ๐Ÿ›  "Starting fresh"
Like opening a brand-new notebook to write your “next big idea” (and hopefully not abandoning it after 3 pages).

2️⃣ git clone – ๐Ÿ“ฅ "Copy-paste but cooler"
Imagine your friend’s recipe book. You copy it so you can cook at home without ruining their kitchen.

3️⃣ git status – ๐Ÿ“‹ "The mirror check"
Before going out, you ask: “Do I look good?” Git tells you if you have uncommitted changes (or spinach in your teeth).

4️⃣ git add – ๐Ÿงบ "Adding groceries to the basket"
You pick the items you want to buy but haven’t paid yet. They’re just in the cart, not in your kitchen.

5️⃣ git commit – ๐Ÿ“ฆ "Seal the box"
You finally pack the stuff and label it — ready for delivery.

6️⃣ git push – ๐Ÿšš "Sending gifts"
You ship your sealed box to the central warehouse (aka remote repo).

7️⃣ git pull – ๐Ÿ“ก "Downloading the gossip"
You grab all the latest updates from your friends so you’re not left out of the conversation.

8️⃣ git branch – ๐ŸŒฟ "Create your own path"
Like making a new road in the forest — so you can explore without destroying the main highway.

9️⃣ git checkout – ๐Ÿ”„ "Switch lanes"
Move between different roads (branches) to reach new destinations.

๐Ÿ”Ÿ git merge – ๐Ÿค "Team hug"
Combining your work with others. Sometimes smooth, sometimes awkward with “merge conflicts” (aka arguments).

1️⃣1️⃣ git rebase – ๐Ÿงฉ "Rewriting history"
Like telling the story of your trip but arranging the events so it sounds cooler than it really was.

1️⃣2️⃣ git stash – ๐ŸŽ’ "Temporary locker"
Shove your half-finished homework into your bag so you can clean your desk quickly.

1️⃣3️⃣ git log – ๐Ÿ“œ "Your life’s timeline"
Scroll through your entire history… and cringe at your old commits like old Facebook posts.


๐ŸŽฏ Why keep this cheat sheet?

Bookmark it – Like saving your crush’s number. You’ll need it often.
Share with your team – So everyone stops asking “What was that command again?”
Use daily – Because Git is like coffee… skip it and things go wrong fast.


๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip: Treat Git like a diary — write clear commit messages. Future-you will thank past-you.
๐Ÿ’ฌ Your team will also stop sending you angry emails like: “Who committed this and WHY??”


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Saturday, August 2, 2025

๐Ÿ”ฅ HTTP Status Codes – Explained Like You're Ordering Chai ☕

When you request something from a server, it replies with a 3-digit number. Think of it like ordering chai at a tapri ☕ – sometimes you get it instantly, sometimes the chaiwala gives attitude, and sometimes... total chaos! ๐Ÿ˜ต‍๐Ÿ’ซ

๐Ÿ“ฆ 5 Types of HTTP Status Codes (Chaiwala Style)

1️⃣ Informational (1xx) – "Boss, bana raha hoon... ruk jao!" ๐Ÿซ–
➡️ Your order is in process. Keep calm.

2️⃣ Success (2xx) – "Lo bhai, garam chai mil gaya!" ๐Ÿ˜Ž
➡️ Order received, understood, and served.

3️⃣ Redirection (3xx) – "Arey udhar jao... woh stall deta hai!" ๐Ÿ”
➡️ You need to follow up elsewhere.

4️⃣ Client Error (4xx) – "Tumne galat order diya, bhai!" ๐Ÿ™…
➡️ You messed up the request (syntax or logic issue).

5️⃣ Server Error (5xx) – "System down, chai nahi milega!" ๐Ÿงฏ
➡️ Server crash, not your fault – blame the backend guy!

Http request

๐Ÿ’ก Why Status Codes Matter (Not Just for Chai Lovers!)

๐Ÿ”น Keeps communication efficient ๐Ÿ—ฃ️
๐Ÿ”น Helps in finding bugs ๐Ÿ”
๐Ÿ”น Makes troubleshooting less of a nightmare ๐Ÿ˜ค
๐Ÿ”น Powers automation like a coding ninja ๐Ÿค–
๐Ÿ”น Gives meaningful feedback (instead of blank screen horror) ๐Ÿ’ฌ
๐Ÿ”น And yes... saves developer sanity! ๐Ÿง 


✅ Best Practices (Because You’re Not a Noob ๐Ÿ˜Ž)

1️⃣ Use specific codes – Don’t say “some error happened.” Say “404 – Chai not found.” ๐Ÿšซ☕
2️⃣ Be consistent – Don’t serve chai one day and filter coffee the next. ๐Ÿ˜…
3️⃣ Add custom error messages – Be like: “Bro, your request smells fishy.” ๐ŸŸ
4️⃣ Log everything – Keep CCTV on your app. Track what’s going wrong and where. ๐Ÿ“ˆ๐Ÿ•ต️


๐Ÿ‘จ‍๐Ÿ’ป I help technical pros like YOU build careers that say “200 OK” instead of “500 Whoops!”

๐Ÿ‘‡ Comment below if your life ever felt like a 503! ๐Ÿ˜…

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Sunday, July 27, 2025

๐Ÿš€ Want to Build Scalable, Secure APIs? Master REST Like a Pro Coder... or Like a Chef Who Knows Their Ingredients! ๐Ÿ‘จ‍๐Ÿณ๐Ÿ‘ฉ‍๐Ÿ’ป

Just like you wouldn’t use salt instead of sugar in your cake ๐Ÿฐ, don’t misuse HTTP methods in your API


๐Ÿ”‘ HTTP Methods 101:

  • ๐Ÿงบ GET → Fetch data (like peeking into the fridge)
  • ๐Ÿ›’ POST → Add data (like putting new groceries in)
  • ๐Ÿ› ️ PUT → Update it fully (replacing old milk ๐Ÿฅ›)
  • ๐Ÿ—‘️ DELETE → Remove it (goodbye expired ketchup ๐Ÿ˜ต)

๐Ÿ› ️ Essential Features:

  • ๐ŸŽฏ Simple, clean design (no spaghetti code ๐Ÿ)
  • ⚡ Caching = SPEED (like preheating the oven ๐Ÿ•)
  • ๐Ÿ” Filtering, ordering, pagination (like Netflix, but for data ๐ŸŽฌ)
  • ❤️ Health checks (nobody likes a broken app ๐Ÿ’”)
  • ๐Ÿ” Versioning = backward compatibility (don't break grandma's old links ๐Ÿง“)

๐Ÿ“ REST Principles:

  • ๐Ÿง  Stateless = memory-free server (like Dory from Finding Nemo ๐Ÿ )
  • ๐ŸŽญ Uniform interface (API should be predictable like your morning coffee ☕)
  • ๐Ÿ”— Client-server separation (like a long-distance relationship ๐Ÿ’”๐Ÿ“ฒ)
  • ๐Ÿง… Layered system (like onions… or Shrek ๐Ÿง…๐Ÿ˜‚)
  • ๐Ÿ’พ Cacheable responses (because loading again is soooo 2005)
  • ๐Ÿง™‍♂️ Optional code-on-demand (like API magic tricks)

Best Practices You Can’t Ignore (Seriously):

  • ๐Ÿšง Rate limiting (protect your API from overfriendly bots ๐Ÿค–)
  • ๐Ÿ” TLS for secure data (no one likes eavesdropping hackers ๐Ÿ•ต️‍♂️)
  • ๐Ÿงผ Input validation (sanitize like you're fighting germs ๐Ÿฆ )
  • ๐ŸŒ CORS config (because sharing is caring—but securely)
  • ๐Ÿ“ Proper logging (keep receipts, just in case ๐Ÿงพ)
  • ๐Ÿ” Idempotency (esp. for PUT/DELETE — no duplicate pizza orders ๐Ÿ•๐Ÿ•)
  • ๐Ÿ‘ฎ Auth & Authz (don't let strangers in your house ๐Ÿšช)
  • ๐Ÿ—‚️ Resource-based design (think Lego, not Jenga)
  • ๐Ÿ—ฃ️ Self-descriptive messages (your API should speak for itself ๐Ÿ—จ️)
  • ๐Ÿงญ HATEOAS (let responses guide users like a GPS ๐Ÿงญ)

✨ APIs that follow these rules don’t just work—they scale, they secure, and they shine. Like your favorite superhero, but for software. ๐Ÿฆธ‍♂️๐Ÿง‘‍๐Ÿ’ป

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Friday, July 25, 2025

๐Ÿš€ Ever wondered how Uber magically knows where your driver is, how long they'll take, and routes them like a boss?

Well, it's not magic—it's a monster tech stack working behind the scenes. Here's a fun, human-friendly peek into Uber’s powerful engineering stack that keeps your rides smooth and timely. Let’s ride! ๐Ÿ›บ✨

๐Ÿ‘‡ Inside Uber’s Tech Engine (aka why your ride arrives on time):

๐Ÿ”ง Frontend Frameworks
– ๐Ÿงฉ Fusion.js: Uber’s home-grown React framework—think of it as React on protein powder ๐Ÿ’ช
– ๐Ÿ—บ️ Visualization.js: Renders maps faster than your eyes blink during surge pricing ๐Ÿ‘€⚡

๐Ÿ“ฑ Mobile Architecture
– ๐Ÿง  RIBs Framework: Replaces boring old MVC with something smarter and modular—like building with Lego Technic instead of Duplo ๐Ÿงฑ
– ๐Ÿ“ฒ Swift (iOS) & Java (Android): Handles different phones like a polyglot cabbie who knows every route ๐Ÿงญ

๐ŸŒ Service Mesh & Communication
– ๐Ÿ›ฃ️ Uber Gateway + NGINX: Real-time routing magic—like a traffic cop directing billions of microservices ๐Ÿšฆ
– ✉️ gRPC, QUIC & Thrift: The polyglot translators between services—no awkward silences here! ๐Ÿ—ฃ️

๐Ÿ”ง Service Layer
– ๐Ÿ—‚️ Flipr/UCDP: The universal config drawer every service shares—organized, unlike your sock drawer ๐Ÿงฆ
– ๐ŸŒ H3: Geospatial indexing that knows where you are, even if you don’t ๐Ÿคฏ
– ⚙️ uAct & Cadence: Async orchestration—like a conductor managing an orchestra of code ๐ŸŽผ
– ☕ Spring Boot: Java’s best friend—Uber uses it a lot

๐Ÿ’พ Databases & Storage
– ๐Ÿ“š DocStore: Think MySQL + PostgreSQL + RocksDB = memory like an elephant ๐Ÿ˜
– ๐Ÿ“ˆ Pinot & AresDB: Real-time data crunchers—data in, insights out, lightning fast ⚡
– ๐Ÿง  Alluxio: Big data caching so fast it finishes your sentence ๐Ÿง ➡️๐Ÿ’ฌ

๐Ÿ“Š Big Data Stack
– ๐Ÿงพ Hudi, Parquet: Store data in columnar fashion—Marie Kondo would be proud ๐Ÿ’ผ
– ๐Ÿ”ฅ Hive & Spark: Crunch data like breakfast cereal ๐Ÿฅฃ
– ๐Ÿšฐ Marmaray: Handles batch + stream data like a data bartender ๐Ÿน
– ๐Ÿ“ก Kafka + Flink: Event streamers—basically live sports commentary for data ⚽๐Ÿ“ข

๐Ÿ› ️ DevOps & Observability
– ๐Ÿ“ฆ Monorepo + Devpod: One repo to rule them all + fast iteration playground ๐ŸŽข
– ๐Ÿ” Spinnaker: CI/CD so smooth, your deployments won’t even notice ๐Ÿš€
– ๐Ÿ‘️ uMetric, uMonitor, M3: Monitoring tools watching your stack like hawks ๐Ÿฆ…


๐Ÿ’ฌ Final Thought:
Uber’s engineering is like a perfectly orchestrated jazz band ๐Ÿฅ๐ŸŽท—each service plays its part in harmony to get you from point A to B, in real time, at scale.

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๐Ÿšจ API Security 101: Because your data deserves better than an open-door policy! ๐Ÿšจ

APIs are like the waiters of the internet — taking orders and delivering data. But if left unsecured, they might serve your secrets to hackers too! ๐Ÿ˜…

Here’s how NOT to let your APIs become your biggest oops moment:


๐ŸŒ Common API Blunders (AKA how to get hacked 101)



๐Ÿ”“ Data Exposure
๐Ÿ‘‰ Unsecured APIs = like tweeting your password. Don’t.

๐Ÿ” Lack of Encryption
๐Ÿ‘‰ Sending sensitive data without encryption is like whispering secrets on a megaphone. ๐Ÿ“ข

๐Ÿ’ฃ Malicious API Calls
๐Ÿ‘‰ Hackers love APIs too — for injecting bad stuff or crashing your party with DDoS. ๐Ÿฅด

๐Ÿ™ˆ Weak Authentication & Authorization
๐Ÿ‘‰ It's 2025. If you’re not using MFA, you’re basically inviting hackers in with chai. ☕

๐Ÿšฆ No Rate Limiting
๐Ÿ‘‰ Unlimited access isn’t generosity — it’s a recipe for a server meltdown. ๐Ÿ”ฅ

๐Ÿชต Improper Error Handling
๐Ÿ‘‰ Detailed error messages = a hacker’s treasure map. ๐Ÿ—บ️


๐Ÿ›ก️ API Security Best Practices (AKA how to sleep better at night)

Secure Authentication
๐Ÿ” Use OAuth 2.0 / OpenID + MFA. Passwords alone are like one-ply toilet paper — not reliable. ๐Ÿšฝ

Authorization Controls
๐ŸŽฎ RBAC (Role-Based Access Control): Only give access like you’d give your Netflix password — on a need-to-know basis.

Data Encryption
๐Ÿ“ฆ Encrypt in transit (TLS) and at rest. Protect your data like it’s your grandma’s secret pickle recipe. ๐Ÿฅ’

Rate Limiting
⏱️ Set limits before your server decides it needs therapy.

Input Validation
๐Ÿšซ Don’t trust user input. Sanitize like your life depends on it. ๐Ÿงผ

Error Handling
๐Ÿค Give vague errors to users, spill the details only in logs. Be mysterious — like a tech-savvy Batman. ๐Ÿฆ‡


๐Ÿ“ข Bottom Line:
Treat your API like your bank account — secure, encrypted, and access-controlled. Unless you like chaos. ๐Ÿ‘€

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Saturday, July 19, 2025

๐Ÿš€ System Design Secrets for Scalable Applications

Many apps fail not because of code, but because of poor architecture. Let’s break down the key components of a rock-solid system — explained with real-life analogies! ๐Ÿ‘‡



๐Ÿ” Monitoring System
Like a CCTV camera for your app! ๐ŸŽฅ
Catch bugs and performance issues before they escalate. Use tools that give you real-time alerts.

Caching
Like keeping your favorite snacks on your desk instead of running to the kitchen every time! ๐Ÿช
Speeds up response time and reduces database load.

๐ŸŒ CDN (Content Delivery Network)
Imagine delivering pizza from the nearest branch to reduce wait time. ๐Ÿ•
A CDN brings your content closer to users, reducing latency and boosting satisfaction globally.

๐Ÿ›ก️ API Gateways
Think of it as a bouncer at a club. ๐Ÿ•ด️
It manages who gets in, what they can do, and how they behave. It secures and channels all traffic between users and services.

๐Ÿ—‚️ Key-Value Stores
Like a library index card system ๐Ÿ“‡ — fast and efficient!
Perfect for quick read/write operations in high-speed applications.

๐Ÿ—ƒ️ Blob Storage & Databases
Blob = like storing raw photos or videos in a cloud drive. ๐Ÿ—‚️
Databases = structured, organized — like a well-tagged photo album. ๐Ÿ“ธ
Choose based on your data type and access needs.

๐Ÿšฆ Rate Limiters
Like a traffic signal that controls vehicle flow. ๐Ÿšฅ
Prevents system overload and ensures fair usage by all users.

⚖️ Load Balancer
Like a restaurant host during rush hour — distributing guests across all tables evenly. ๐Ÿฝ️
Keeps servers healthy, prevents crashes, and ensures uptime.

๐Ÿ’ก Mastering these components = building resilient, high-performance systems that scale gracefully.

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๐Ÿ” Share with a friend who’s building the next big thing.

— Follow for more real-world tech insights. ๐Ÿš€

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Friday, July 18, 2025

Software Security Best practice

๐Ÿ›ก️ Software security isn't a luxury—it's like locking your front door.

Would you leave your house wide open with a "Rob Me!" sign? No? Then don’t do that with your code either!

Here’s a fun + real-talk breakdown of AI-powered security best practices every modern team needs ๐Ÿ‘‡

๐Ÿง  Security Training & Awareness
๐ŸŽฃ Run phishing simulations like "The Office" style pranks—but with real lessons.
๐Ÿ•ต️‍♂️ Drill your teams like it’s a spy movie. Role-based, not role-play!

๐Ÿ” Continuous Testing
๐Ÿค– Let AI find bugs faster than your intern on Red Bull.
๐Ÿ’ฅ Inject chaos (on purpose) to see what breaks before real hackers do.

๐Ÿ’ป Secure Coding
๐Ÿงผ Write code like you wash your hands—clean and safe.
๐Ÿง‘‍๐Ÿ’ป Use AI tools to review your code like a paranoid detective.

๐Ÿ” API Security
๐Ÿ“ฌ Secure your endpoints like VIP entrances—OAuth 2.1 + mTLS only.
๐Ÿšจ Let AI watch traffic patterns like a digital bouncer spotting shady guests.

⚙️ Secure SDLC
๐Ÿ—บ️ Automate threat modeling like GPS for your DevOps pipeline.
๐Ÿงฉ Real-time scanning = no surprise bombs in your dependencies.

๐Ÿ”’ Data Security
๐Ÿงช Test encryption like you're prepping for quantum wars (yes, really).
๐Ÿ› ️ Give customers the master key to their own castle—cross-cloud.

๐Ÿ› ️ Secure Design
๐Ÿ” Adopt Zero Trust—trust no one, like that one guy in every heist movie.
๐Ÿฐ Use tamper-proof infra like it's made of vibranium (Wakanda-level security).


๐Ÿ“Œ Pro tip: Security isn't scary—it's smart. Build it right, and hackers will move on to easier targets ๐Ÿšท
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Friday, July 11, 2025

๐Ÿš€ ๐‘ฌ๐’—๐’†๐’“ ๐’•๐’“๐’Š๐’†๐’… ๐’”๐’†๐’๐’…๐’Š๐’๐’ˆ ๐’Ž๐’๐’๐’†๐’š ๐’๐’๐’๐’Š๐’๐’† ๐’‚๐’๐’… ๐’•๐’‰๐’† ๐’‚๐’Ž๐’๐’–๐’๐’• ๐’—๐’‚๐’๐’Š๐’”๐’‰๐’†๐’… ๐’Š๐’๐’•๐’ ๐’•๐’‰๐’† ๐’—๐’๐’Š๐’…? ๐Ÿ˜ฑ

๐‘ป๐’‰๐’‚๐’•’๐’” ๐’˜๐’‰๐’‚๐’• ๐’๐’Š๐’‡๐’† ๐’๐’๐’๐’Œ๐’” ๐’๐’Š๐’Œ๐’† ๐’˜๐’Š๐’•๐’‰๐’๐’–๐’• ๐‘จ๐‘ช๐‘ฐ๐‘ซ ๐’Š๐’ ๐’…๐’‚๐’•๐’‚๐’ƒ๐’‚๐’”๐’†๐’”!

๐‘ณ๐’†๐’• ๐’Ž๐’† ๐’†๐’™๐’‘๐’๐’‚๐’Š๐’ ๐’˜๐’Š๐’•๐’‰ ๐’”๐’๐’Ž๐’† ๐’“๐’†๐’‚๐’-๐’๐’Š๐’‡๐’† ๐’”๐’‘๐’Š๐’„๐’† ๐ŸŒถ️
๐Ÿ‘‡

๐Ÿ’ฅ ACID = The Secret Sauce of Reliable Databases
It stands for:

๐Ÿงจ Atomicity

๐Ÿ”’ Consistency

๐Ÿง‍♂️Isolation

๐Ÿชต Durability

Now, imagine you’re ordering biryani online (because why not ๐Ÿ˜‹)...

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๐Ÿงจ Atomicity: All or Nothing
You pay ₹500 for biryani. The app debits your account ✅ but doesn’t place the order ❌.
With atomicity? The whole transaction fails, and your ₹500 is safe. ๐Ÿ’ธ
No biryani, but at least no tears. ๐Ÿ˜ญ

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๐Ÿ”’ Consistency: Follow the Rules
You can't order without entering your address.
Why? Because biryani delivery with no location = chaos ๐Ÿ›๐Ÿšซ๐Ÿ“
Databases reject invalid data to stay sane.

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๐Ÿง‍♂️ Isolation: Everyone Gets a Turn
Imagine two people ordering the last piece of chocolate cake at the same time ๐Ÿฐ
With isolation, only one gets it, and no one's order gets messed up.
No cake wars here. ๐ŸŽ‚⚔️

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๐Ÿชต Durability: What Happens in DB, Stays in DB
Booked your movie ticket? ๐ŸŽŸ️
Even if the app crashes or your phone dies right after, your seat is yours because the transaction was saved forever. ๐Ÿ’พ๐Ÿ”ฅ
Your popcorn is safe too. ๐Ÿฟ
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๐Ÿ“Œ Why Should You Care?

1️⃣ Data Integrity – Your money, your food, your tickets = all safe ๐Ÿ˜Œ
2️⃣ Concurrency – Multiple users, zero chaos ๐Ÿง˜‍♂️
3️⃣ Crash Recovery – Even if everything breaks, your data doesn’t ๐Ÿ™Œ

๐Ÿ’ฌ Moral of the story: Whether it's food, money, or cake, ACID keeps your digital life drama-free.

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Thursday, July 10, 2025

๐‘พ๐’‰๐’‚๐’• ๐‘ซ๐’๐’†๐’” ๐’‚๐’ ๐‘จ๐‘ท๐‘ฐ ๐‘ฎ๐’‚๐’•๐’†๐’˜๐’‚๐’š ๐‘ซ๐’? ๐‘ณ๐’†๐’•’๐’” ๐‘บ๐’Š๐’Ž๐’‘๐’๐’Š๐’‡๐’š ๐‘ฐ๐’• ๐’˜๐’Š๐’•๐’‰ ๐’‚ ๐‘น๐’†๐’‚๐’-๐‘ณ๐’Š๐’‡๐’† ๐‘จ๐’๐’‚๐’๐’๐’ˆ๐’š!

Imagine you're at an airport. The API Gateway is like the central security checkpoint — managing, filtering, and directing all passenger (request) traffic to the right terminal (microservice).
Here’s how it works — step-by-step: 

 ✈️ Step 1: Passenger (Client) arrives with a boarding pass (HTTP request). 

 ✅ Step 2: Security checks if the ticket is valid and properly formatted (Parse & Validate). 

 ⛔ Step 3: You’re allowed in only if you’re on the guest list (Allow/Deny list). 

 ๐Ÿ›‚ Step 4: Passport check! Verifies your identity via ID proof (Authentication & Authorization). 

 ⚠️ Step 5: Too many passengers? Limit how many can pass through at a time (Rate Limiting & DDoS protection). 

 ๐Ÿ—บ️ Step 6 & 7: Based on your destination (URL path), you're guided to the right gate (microservice).

 ๐Ÿ” Step 8: If you speak a different language, there's a translator (e.g., HTTP to gRPC). 

 ๐Ÿ› ️ Step 9–12: If there's turbulence — it handles errors, reroutes, logs issues (ELK Stack), and optimizes speed via caching. Why it matters? 

 An API Gateway isn’t just a traffic cop. It’s the gatekeeper of performance, security, and reliability in your microservice architecture. If this helped you visualize the magic of API Gateways,

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Sunday, July 6, 2025

๐Ÿš€ ๐‘จ๐‘ท๐‘ฐ ๐‘ฎ๐’‚๐’•๐’†๐’˜๐’‚๐’š: ๐‘ฒ๐’†๐’š ๐‘ช๐’๐’๐’„๐’†๐’‘๐’•๐’” & ๐‘ป๐’๐’๐’๐’” ๐‘บ๐’Š๐’Ž๐’‘๐’๐’Š๐’‡๐’Š๐’†๐’…

An API Gateway is like the receptionist of your app — handling all requests, directing traffic, keeping things secure, and ensuring smooth communication. Here's a breakdown with real-world analogies:

๐Ÿ›ก️ 1. Network Security Layer
Like a building security guard
→ Uses firewalls, IP whitelisting & DDoS protection to filter who gets in.

๐Ÿ› ️ 2. Administrative Layer
Like a traffic controller
→ Manages rate limits, traffic rules & audits to avoid overload (think rate limits on login attempts).

๐Ÿ” 3. Access Layer
Like an ID checkpoint
→ Verifies identity with OAuth, JWT, and API keys — just like showing your badge at the entrance.

๐Ÿ”„ 4. Transformation Layer
Like a translator at a global summit
→ Ensures different systems understand each other through data and protocol conversion.

⚙️ Types of API Gateways

๐ŸŒ Edge Gateway
→ Closest to external users, perfect for public-facing apps (like a website homepage server).

๐Ÿข Internal Gateway
→ Manages internal comms between microservices (like HR software talking to payroll).

๐Ÿงฉ Aggregator Gateway
→ Combines multiple services into one response (like Uber’s app showing driver + ETA + route).

๐Ÿงฐ Popular API Gateway Tools
→ Amazon API Gateway
→ Kong
→ Apigee
→ NGINX
→ MuleSoft
→ Tyk
→ Azure API Management

Pro Tip: Choosing the right gateway is like hiring the right team lead — it can make or break your system’s efficiency and security!

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Saturday, July 5, 2025

๐‘ป๐’๐’‘ 8 ๐‘ต๐’†๐’•๐’˜๐’๐’“๐’Œ ๐‘ท๐’“๐’๐’•๐’๐’„๐’๐’๐’” ๐’€๐’๐’– ๐‘ผ๐’”๐’† ๐‘ซ๐’‚๐’Š๐’๐’š (๐‘ฉ๐’–๐’• ๐‘ซ๐’๐’’๐’• ๐‘น๐’†๐’‚๐’๐’Š๐’›๐’†! ๐Ÿ˜„)

Ever sent a meme, watched a cat video, or yelled "Why isn't my email sent?!" — thank these 8 tech heroes! Here's a fun breakdown:


๐Ÿ” FTP – Like that old friend who helps you move houses. Transfers files across systems ๐Ÿ“‚๐Ÿ“ค

๐Ÿ—ฃ️ WebSocket – Think of it as a non-stop phone call ๐Ÿ“ž between client and server. Real-time chat vibes!

๐Ÿ“ง SMTP – The digital postman. Delivers your emails, even the "Please find attached" ones ๐Ÿ˜…

๐Ÿ“ฆ UDP – Speedy pizza delivery guy ๐Ÿ›ต—no confirmation, just drops the patcket and runs (perfect for video streams)!

๐Ÿ“ฎ TCP – The perfectionist ๐Ÿ“‹. Makes sure your data gets there exactly as sent — with receipts!

๐Ÿ” HTTPS – Your online bodyguard ๐Ÿ›ก️. Keeps your credit card and passwords safe while shopping online ๐Ÿ›️

⚡ HTTP/3 – HTTP, but with rocket boosters ๐Ÿš€. Fast, secure, and modern!

๐ŸŒ HTTP – The OG of the web ๐ŸŒ. Every time you browse, this protocol is hard at work.
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๐Ÿ’กThese protocols = the backbone of the internet. Without them, it’s like trying to order food without a menu or waiter! ๐Ÿ”๐Ÿงพ

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Friday, July 4, 2025

Master Git Like a Pro – No More Confusion!

Whether you’re debugging a feature, collaborating with a team, or pushing your side project to GitHub – Git commands are your power tools! ๐Ÿ’ช

Here’s a real-world cheat sheet to boost your workflow: ๐Ÿ‘‡


๐Ÿ” git diff – Check what’s changed before committing.
(Like previewing edits in a doc before saving.)

๐Ÿ“ git commit -a -m "msg" – Save your work with a clear message.
(Like hitting 'Save' in Word.)

♻️ git commit --amend – Fix that typo in your last commit message! ๐Ÿ› ️

๐Ÿ“ฆ git add <file> – Stage files before committing.
(Putting files in the "commit basket.")

⚙️ git status – See where you stand.
(Think of it like a project dashboard.)

๐ŸŒฑ git checkout -b new-feature – Start a fresh branch.
(Like opening a new page for your next idea.)

๐Ÿ“‘ git checkout branch_name – Switch between tasks/branches.
(Just like swapping tabs.)

๐Ÿ’ผ git stash / git stash pop – Pause and resume your changes.
(Temporary save, like a draft.)

๐Ÿš› git pull / git fetch – Bring in updates.
(Like syncing with teammates' work.)

๐Ÿšข git push origin branch – Ship your code!
(Time to share your work with the world.)

๐Ÿงฌ git merge / git rebase – Combine work smartly.
(Choose merge for teamwork, rebase for clean history.)

⛔ git reset / git revert – Undo mistakes safely.
(Control-Z for your repo.)

๐ŸŽฏ git cherry-pick commit_id – Grab that one great commit from another branch.
(Like borrowing one perfect slide for your deck.)

๐Ÿ—‘️ git branch -D branch_name – Clean up old branches.
(Tidy repo, tidy mind.)

๐Ÿ”— git branch --set-upstream-to=remote_branch – Connect your branch to remote.
(Think: setting up sync.)

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Saturday, October 7, 2023

1. Given a list of integers, find out all the even numbers that exist in the list using Stream functions? By Java 8

 


Description:
Given a list of integers, find out all the even numbers that exist in the list using Stream functions?

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import java.util.*; import java.util.stream.*; public class EvenNumber { public static void main(String args[]) { List<Integer> list = Arrays.asList(10, 15, 8, 49, 25, 98, 32); list.stream().filter(n -> n % 2 == 0).forEach(System.out::println); }


Output: 10, 8, 98, 32

Friday, May 5, 2023