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Three-Tier Applications
May 15, 2023 Tai HaThree-tier applications are pretty popular and largely used on the web. Almost all simple websites like blogs, news websites, etc., are part of this category. In a three-tier application, the user interface, business logic, and the database all reside on different machines and, thus, have different tiers. They are physically separated. Let’s take the example of …
Two-tier application
May 15, 2023 Tai HaA two-tier application involves a client and a server. The client contains the user interface with the business logic in one machine. Meanwhile, the backend server includes the database running on a different machine. The database server is hosted by the business and has control over it. Why do we need two-tier applications? Why not host the business logic on a different machine and have control over it too? Also, again …
Single-Tier Applications
May 15, 2023 Tai HaSingle-tier applications In a single-tier application, the user interface, backend business logic, and the database reside in the same machine. Typical examples of single-tier applications are desktop applications like MS Office, PC Games, image editing software like Gimp, Photoshop, etc. Upsides of single-tier applications The primary upside of single-tier applications is that they have no network latency since …
Leadership
April 28, 2023 Tai Ha1/9 Explore what it takes to be a leader and discover which leadership styles are best suited to you. Leadership is sexy. Leaders are glorified and lionized, emulated and beloved. They often chart the course of human progress, dominate the pages of history, and enrich themselves in the currency of …
Design Amazon
April 11, 2023 Tai HaDesign the system that powers Amazon’s e-commerce business. Hints: Walkthrough:
Design A Code-Deployment System
April 11, 2023 Tai HaName: Design A Code-Deployment System Design a global and fast code-deployment system. Hints: Walkthrough:
The Goal
April 11, 2023 Tai Ha1/7 What’s in it for me? Efficient management, maximized profit. Imagine that you are the manager of a manufacturing plant that is facing difficulties or is expected to improve its productivity. The situation is critical, as the company’s collapse would put your job at risk. How would you tackle this …