A Gentle Introduction to Generics in Go
The release of generics in Go 1.18 is a major change to the language. How do generics work? How do they impact performance? When do they make sense? A beginner-friendly wrap-up.
Go
Visualizing Graph Structures Using Go and Graphviz
Graph data structures are perfectly suited for modeling relations and networks. Visualizing graphs in Go takes two things: A graph library supporting DOT, and Graphviz.
Computer Science
Reducing Graph Complexity Using Go and Transitive Reduction
Adding numerous edges to a DAG can make the graph unnecessarily complex. However, these graphs can be simplified using a technique called transitive reduction.
Computer Science
How the Docker Build Cache Works
The build speed for a Docker image largely depends on whether the instructions are cached or not. Understanding the build cache is crucial for building efficient images.
Docker
The Performance of Generics in Go
An illumination of the implementation and performance characteristics of Generics in Go.
Go
Should You Mock the Database?
To keep unit tests fast and isolated, the data access layer is often tested using a mock of the database. But are unit tests and mocks actually a good choice?
Software Engineering
Docker Images and Their Layers Explained
To enable fast builds and efficient usage of disk space, Docker introduced the image layer model. This article is an in-depth explanation on how the layer model is implemented.
Docker
The Basics of Docker Network Drivers
Docker does a great job when it comes to connecting containers among each other or to the outside world. This functionality is powered by pluggable network drivers.
Docker
Dockerfile RUN vs. CMD vs. ENTRYPOINT
What do these Dockerfile instructions have in common, and what are the differences? When should I use each instruction?
Docker