UML Deployment & Timing Diagrams: Infrastructure Design (Part 8)

Master UML Deployment and Timing Diagrams for infrastructure modeling and performance analysis. Learn hardware mapping, cloud architecture, security boundaries, and precise timing requirements for production systems.

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Azure Container Services Comparison: Container Apps vs Container Instances vs AKS – Part 1: Overview and Core Differences

This entry is part 1 of 5 in the series Azure Container Services Comparison

A comprehensive comparison of Azure’s container services – Container Apps, Container Instances, and AKS. Learn which service to choose for your next project based on complexity, use cases, and requirements.

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From Napkin Sketch to Azure Blueprint: Designing Your URL Shortener’s Foundation

This entry is part 2 of 8 in the series Designing a Scalable URL Shortener on Microsoft Azure

Part 2 of our Azure URL shortener series explores the critical architectural decisions that determine whether your system scales gracefully or collapses under load. We’ll compare Azure App Service vs Kubernetes, dive into why SQL databases often beat NoSQL for URL shorteners, and design a multi-tiered caching strategy that can handle millions of redirects per second.

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