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Backend · November 2, 2026 · 4 min read

HTTP Caching Explained: Cache-Control, ETag and 304 Responses

How browser and CDN caching works: what max-age, no-cache and immutable mean, how ETag revalidation returns 304, and a sensible strategy for assets and APIs.

Backend · May 22, 2026 · 4 min read

REST API design best practices in 2025

Design consistent REST APIs: endpoint naming, request and response design, security basics and the mistakes that make APIs hard to use.

Backend · May 22, 2026 · 5 min read

Redis caching patterns for Node.js apps

Compare Redis caching patterns for Node.js, including cache-aside and read-through, with setup steps, code examples and common mistakes.

Backend · May 22, 2026 · 4 min read

WebSockets vs Server-Sent Events: pick the right one

A practical guide to WebSockets vs Server-Sent Events: pick the right one.