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In a previous article, we
explored how to count lines of code by language using tools like cloc. While
cloc and similar tools are convenient, sometimes you may prefer to avoid
additional dependencies and rely solely on standard Unix utilities. Maybe you’re
working in a minimal environment, or you …
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Understanding the composition of a codebase can provide valuable insights: Which languages dominate the repository? Where might maintenance efforts be concentrated? Counting lines of code by language is a common task when assessing project complexity, preparing for audits, or reporting progress in multi-language environments.
In this article, we’ll explore …
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When working with large Bazel code repositories, it’s not always clear how targets are distributed across directories. Understanding how many targets each top-level directory contains can help gauge complexity, identify hotspots, or guide refactoring efforts.
While Bazel itself doesn’t have a direct command to provide a “count of …
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Over the course of this series, we’ve explored how to build client/server applications with Thrift and Protobuf/gRPC in three different programming languages: Java, Rust, and Python. We started with Thrift, implementing a Java server and Python client, then added Rust into the mix. Next, we recreated a …
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We’ve now built similar RPC setups using Thrift and Protobuf/gRPC in Java and Python. Following the pattern established with Thrift, let’s integrate Rust into our Protobuf/gRPC ecosystem. Rust’s performance and safety features make it a popular choice for high-performance back-ends, and this exercise will show …
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In our previous articles, we explored Thrift and demonstrated how to build cross-language systems with Java, Python, and even integrated Rust. Now, let’s turn our attention to Protobuf and its companion RPC framework, gRPC.
Protobuf (Protocol Buffers) focuses primarily on defining your data structures and ensuring efficient, compact serialization …
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In the previous article, we built a simple Thrift-based client/server application where the server ran on Java and the client ran on Python. Now, let’s take things a step further by introducing a third language: Rust. Rust’s emphasis on performance and safety makes it an intriguing choice …
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In our first article, we introduced Thrift and Protobuf and laid out our plan to build cross-language client/server applications. Now, it’s time to dive into a hands-on example with Thrift. In this article, we’ll define a simple service using Thrift’s IDL, implement a server in Java …
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Modern distributed systems often span multiple programming languages, architectures, and runtimes. As services grow in complexity and scale, developers turn to powerful serialization frameworks and RPC (Remote Procedure Call) mechanisms that streamline inter-service communication. Two such technologies, Thrift and Protobuf, have emerged as popular solutions.
This article sets the stage …
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As modern distributed systems become increasingly complex, developers rely on efficient, language-agnostic communication mechanisms to ensure seamless interactions between services. Two popular solutions for defining data structures and enabling efficient communication are Thrift and Protobuf. Both originated at tech giants—Thrift at Facebook and Protobuf at Google—and both aim …
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Open source projects thrive on collaboration, transparency, and reliability. As contributors from around the world work together, ensuring consistent and reproducible builds becomes crucial. Hermeticity plays a vital role in achieving this consistency. In this article, we'll explore best practices for implementing hermeticity in open source projects, helping maintainers and …
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Achieving hermeticity in software development brings numerous benefits, such as reproducibility, reliability, and security. However, implementing hermetic builds in large codebases can be a daunting task. In this article, we'll explore the common challenges developers face when striving for hermeticity in complex or legacy systems and provide practical solutions to …
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In the world of software development, consistency and reliability are paramount. One way to achieve these qualities is by implementing hermetic builds in your Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipeline. Hermetic builds ensure that your software builds are isolated, reproducible, and environment-independent. In this article, we'll guide you through …
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The landscape of software development is continuously evolving, and artificial intelligence is playing a significant role in this transformation. Two AI-powered coding assistants have recently captured the attention of developers worldwide: GitHub Copilot and Amazon Q Developer (formerly known as Amazon CodeWhisperer). These tools aim to enhance developer productivity by …
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In the ever-evolving landscape of Python web frameworks, two names have been gaining significant attention: Quart and FastAPI. Both are modern, asynchronous frameworks designed to handle the demands of today's web applications. If you're a software engineer like me, always looking to optimize performance and developer productivity, you might be …
