Blogs

Introduction When I first stumbled across “System Design” about three months ago. I genuinely thought it was just another tech buzzword that only gray-haired architects at Netflix worried about. Well, I was wrong about that. Why does this actually matter: System design separates code that barely limps along from code that actually survives in real-world […]

Introduction OTT consumption is evolving – quietly, yet decisively. Long-form series and feature films will continue anchoring premium OTT platforms; the ways in which users discover and consume that content, however, are shifting. This shift towards snackable, mobile-first content aligns closely with broader media & entertainment industry trends, where speed, personalization, and engagement are redefining […]

The Problem With ‘Flip the Switch’ We’ve all been there: the new version is ready, the tests are passing in the staging environment, everybody is reasonably confident, and you deploy – only to find out that in a matter of minutes, the error rates are through the roof. Suddenly, you’re in the process of an […]

Introduction As managers, striking the right balance between competence and care is essential for effective leadership. Managers must understand their team members’ emotions and challenges, actively listen to their concerns, offer timely support, and foster a positive and trusting work environment. One of the key responsibilities of a manager is to keep the team motivated […]

When developers say ‘it’s technically complex’ and stakeholders hear ‘it’s being delayed,’ a silent problem begins to grow – misunderstanding. Lets deep dive into what this problem of gap between the technical & non-technical stakeholders is all about, how it impacts the overall delivery/client satisfaction and how as a Project Manager, we can eliminate this […]

Introduction Picture a busy factory — one large room where designers, testers, builders, and even the CEO are working shoulder to shoulder. Machines hum as prototypes are built right next to the production line, all sharing the same tools, the same power supply, and the same cramped space. Sounds messy, doesn’t it? One of our […]

Effective logging sits at the heart of building and operating dependable web applications. It gives engineering teams the visibility they need to understand runtime behavior, investigate errors, maintain audit trails, and act decisively when issues arise in live environments. Drupal ships with two native logging options: Database Logging (dblog) and Syslog. In the dblog approach, […]

Introduction As we continue progressing and evolving through different ways of managing projects, Agile is the name that always shines through. The very name itself carries the essence of managing projects efficiently. When we look at what it takes to effectively manage a project, an important and widely used ceremony comes into picture that not […]

Introduction FAST Channels, or Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV (FAST), have emerged as a powerful new revenue engine in the OTT (Over-The-Top) ecosystem. Instead of charging viewers a monthly fee, FAST channels attract large audiences by offering free content with scheduled ad breaks. Unlike subscription-based Video on Demand (SVOD), FAST relies entirely on ad revenues. Because […]

Introduction Modern applications need zero-downtime deployments and safe rollouts. Blue-Green Deployment is a classic strategy where two environments (Blue = current version, Green = new version) exist side by side, and traffic is gradually shifted. When paired with Istio Service Mesh, you get powerful traffic management features like routing traffic by percentage making Blue-Green safer […]

Introduction Traditionally, we used ternary operators or CSS style attributes (display and visibility) to implement conditional rendering in a React component, but the issue with this approach was that either it caused internal state loss or was not performance-friendly. With React 19, a new component called Activity has been introduced which can implement conditional rendering […]

Introduction “Be the change you want to see in others.” We often live in a world full of criticism, where people are quick to form opinions about others. But sometimes, a small internal shift can lead to a much happier and healthier work environment. In this blog, I want to emphasize the importance of being […]