Tag: Balancing

Load Balancing: The Intuition Behind the Power of Two Random Choices

In dynamic resource allocations and load balancing, one of the most well-known and fascinating algorithms is the so-called “power of two random choices,” which proposes a very simple change to the random allocations that yields exponential improvement. I was lucky enough to have implemen...

Load Balancing: The Intuition Behind the Power of Two Random Choices

In dynamic resource allocations and load balancing, one of the most well-known and fascinating algorithms is the so-called “power of two random choices,” which proposes a very simple change to the random allocations that yields exponential improvement. I was lucky enough to have implemen...

Unlocking PYUSD’s Smart Contract Secrets: Balancing Compliance and Innovation [With code snippets]

Introduction In the realm of smart contracts, the PYUSDI implementation contract stands out with its versatile features. It handles an ERC20 token that can be paused, minted, and burned. It’s controlled by a central SupplyController. The contract also includes ways to protect assets, c...

Ruble Balancing, Act III

In early August, the Russian currency fell to a value of one American cent, and the Russian government took action to bring the currency back to 94 to the dollar. Looking back at the trend in 2023, we saw a sharp decline in the value in December 2022, followed by a rebound in January, and then a slo...

Ruble Balancing, Act III

In early August, the Russian currency fell to a value of one American cent, and the Russian government took action to bring the currency back to 94 to the dollar. Looking back at the trend in 2023, we saw a sharp decline in the value in December 2022, followed by a rebound in January, and then a slo...

How I manage my time as a student — Balancing studying, writing, and health

Balancing the demands of rigorous coursework, learning to code, my love for writing, and taking care of my health (physically and mentally). Nobody taught me how to manage my time at school. Students are usually expected to learn this (very important) skill independently, by experimenting and pla...

Balancing Cybersecurity Fame and the Unsung Role of Linux Administrators

In the rapidly evolving tech realm, there’s a growing concern that the spotlight on cybersecurity might be obscuring the significance of other pivotal roles, such as Linux administrators. In this article, we delve into this issue and emphasize the value of Linux administrators. The Cybersec...

Load Balancing for gRPC

Hello Everyone! This post is focused on how we can achieve load balancing using the gRPC protocol. gPRC is a technology for implementing RPC APIs that uses http/2 as its underlying protocol. Why do we need special Load Balancing for gRPC ? As compared to JSON-over-HTTP, gRPC breaks standard ...

Balancing Border Security and Civil Rights

One of the key issues at play is the way Republicans frame immigrants as “illegal migrants”. However, the reality is that many of these individuals are simply seeking “humanitarian parole’, a basic right that should be afforded to all refugees. Installing razor wire deterrent...

7 Simple Steps to Balancing Redox Reactions

Cr2O72-+ 14H+ + 6e- → 2Cr3+ + 7H2O This one’s a little tricky… The overall charge of the reactants is +12, because of the 14H+ and the one Cr2O72- The overall charge of the products is +6 because of the 2Cr3+ Therefore, we add 6 electrons to the reactants...

Balancing Flexibility and Stability: A Review of the Nike Free Metcon 5

Comfort ★★★★★ Nike never compromises on comfort, and the Free Metcon 5 is no exception. The shoe offers a snug yet comfortable fit, with excellent breathability. The cushioning in the heel helps with impact absorption while the firmer forefoot provides a stable base for lifting. Desi...

Balancing Work and Learning a New Language like French? How?

So, you’ve decided to embark on the exciting journey of immigrating to France/ Canada, and you want to add a touch of sophistication to your linguistic repertoire by learning French, right? Bienvenue au club ! As a software engineer who’s been there, done that, and can now discuss ...