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When developing applications using Rails, efficient database interaction is crucial for maintaining high performance. ActiveRecord provides several methods to optimize database queries. In this post, we’ll explore how using specific ActiveRecord methods can significantly improve the performance of your Rails applications.

Dotfiles are configuration files for applications and shell environments, often prefixed with a dot (.), making them hidden by default. Managing these files across different systems can be challenging. GNU Stow helps by creating symbolic links from a central directory (usually a Git repository) to the appropriate locations in your home directory.

Welcome back to my series on “The Effective Engineer” by Edmond Lau. In my first post, we introduced the key themes of the book and discussed why becoming an effective engineer matters. Today, we’ll dive deep into the first and perhaps most crucial theme: Prioritization.

Welcome to my series on “The Effective Engineer” by Edmond Lau. If you’re a software engineer aiming to make a meaningful impact in your career, I believe this book is a must-read. Over the next few weeks, I’ll delve deep into the core principles discussed in the book and explore how you can apply them to become more effective and efficient in your work.

Introduction

The term “Senior Engineer” is often used in the tech industry, but what does it really mean? What separates a Senior Engineer from a Junior or Mid-Level Engineer? In this post, we’ll explore the key characteristics that define a Senior Engineer.

Sorting Algorithms

Bubble Sort

Bubble sort is one of the simplest sorting algorithms. It works by repeatedly stepping through the list, comparing each pair of adjacent items and swapping them if they are in the wrong order. This process continues until the list is sorted.