Building a Netflix-Style GraphQL Federated Gateway
How I consolidated 10+ microservices into a unified supergraph with Apollo Federation, schema stitching, and optimized query performance.
Deep dives into backend engineering, system design, and the architecture decisions behind production-grade systems.
How I consolidated 10+ microservices into a unified supergraph with Apollo Federation, schema stitching, and optimized query performance.
Rate limiting, structured error handling, comprehensive logging, and best practices for enterprise-grade Python APIs.
Designing decoupled microservice communication patterns for scalable, fault-tolerant backend systems.
Implementing token-based WebSocket auth for live social features — posts, likes, messaging, and notifications.
Standardizing cloud environments with repeatable, version-controlled infrastructure using Terraform modules and state management.
Designing persistent session management with Redis, localStorage/sessionStorage strategies, and token refresh flows.