Last week, Chinese AI company DeepSeek made waves in the technology world with the release of their open-source R1 model. This breakthrough not only surpasses OpenAI’s $200/month “Reasoning 01” model but also outperforms competitors like Claude, Sonet, and Gemini on key benchmarks. It has become the talk of the internet, even passing informal tests like … Read more
Today, I want to talk about Debian-based Linux distributions focusing on “apt install specific version” Let me explain in details. How to Use apt to Install a Specific Version of a Package The Advanced Package Tool (apt) is a powerful package management tool used in Debian-based Linux distributions like Ubuntu. By default, apt installs the … Read more
Getting Started with Lightpanda Browser: The Lightweight Headless Browser for Modern Web Automation The Lightpanda Browser has made waves in the developer community, earning 1,083 stars just today on GitHub! (January 25th, 2025) Built for performance and designed specifically for headless usage, Lightpanda is a revolutionary alternative to traditional headless browsers like Chrome. It offers … Read more
Serverless Redis: Benefits, Use Cases, and Best Providers Now, with the rise of serverless computing, Serverless Redis has emerged as a way to bring the power of Redis to modern, scalable applications. In this article, we’ll dive into what serverless Redis is, its benefits, common use cases, and some of the best providers to consider. … Read more
If you’re building with Next.js, you already know how powerful it is for creating dynamic, full-stack applications with serverless capabilities. But choosing the right backend tools can be the difference between an app that struggles to scale and one that thrives under high demand. In this article, I’ll share some of the best databases, caching … Read more
Hi there! I’m Mehmet Akar, a database enthusiast who’s spent years designing scalable, cost-efficient systems. If you’ve ever built a multi-region serverless architecture, you probably know how tricky it can be to balance performance, reliability, and cost. In this article, I’ll explore general strategies for optimizing costs in multi-region serverless setups. I’ll also discuss tools … Read more
In recent years, vector search has become a key technology for building AI-powered systems like recommendation engines, semantic search, and image retrieval. However, scaling vector search efficiently—especially for large datasets—can be challenging. In this article, I’ll guide you through the basics of vector search, share some strategies for scaling it, and explore tools like Weaviate, … Read more
Hi there! I’m Mehmet Akar, a database enthusiast and a long-time advocate of modern, scalable backend solutions. If you’re like me, you’ve probably faced the challenges of implementing webhooks in serverless applications—making sure they’re reliable, fault-tolerant, and easy to manage. Webhooks are a critical part of many modern systems, but handling retries, failures, and scalability … Read more
Hi there! I’m Mehmet Akar, a database enthusiast who loves diving into the world of serverless architectures and modern backend technologies. Over the years, I’ve explored how serverless platforms like AWS Lambda, Google Cloud Functions, and Vercel make scaling applications a breeze, but I’ve also come across common bottlenecks and hidden costs that can quickly … Read more
Managed Redis services have become an essential part of modern cloud ecosystems, providing developers and businesses with high-performance, in-memory data solutions without the operational complexities of managing infrastructure. From major cloud providers like AWS and Google Cloud to niche players like Upstash and DragonflyDB, each managed Redis service offers unique features and advantages tailored to … Read more