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Just an investigation and deep dive from first principles.

In what sense? The phrasing is just a generalization, production-grade anything needs consideration of the needs and goals of the project.

Right, you do need to fsync when creating new files to ensure the directory entry is durable. However, WAL files are typically created once and then appended to for their lifetime,…

Update: I updated the post based on the conversation below, I wholly missed an important callout about performance, and wasn't super clear that you do need to wait for the completi…

Post talks about how to use io_uring, in the context of building a "database" (a demonstration key-value cache with a write-ahead log), to maintain durability.

Actually, this is exactly why Canada should be looking for other markets. The US has clearly indicated to us that we can no longer rely on them for trade. It's long overdue, but no…

> Secret courts are a shame. Secret directives, on the other hand, can be compatible with the rule of law and an independent judiciary, provided they're lawfully authorized and can…

Textbook nonsequiter, well done.

Uh, not my intent. I'm trying to illustrate that Canada has command and control regulations regarding telecommunication providers that operate in the country, and there are require…

Sure, doesn't hurt to listen, but at the end of the day, that's just being polite. A courtesy. The decision is still entirely Canada's, and shouldn't be influenced by US congress c…

Sure, just saying, Canada should review any orders it makes towards telecom companies (full disclosure, I started and ran a telecom company from 2001 until 2010) from entirely a Ca…

> As a Canadian citizen, I urge Canada to snub Huawei too. I'm not a fan of Huawei, but I am a fan of retaining our sovereignty. If the US wants the privilege of suggesting how we …

Oh I know it can, my comment was more tongue in cheek not dismissive :)

It's almost always more efficient to use an existing CPU if it fits your use case than to design your own. Even if it doesn't, it is often more efficient (time wise) to adapt your …

More likely referring to the fact that Dropbox has had many an issue lately of doing things that may not have been intended to look nefarious, but look that way nonetheless. This i…

And where exactly would it drain to? Your toilet's output is plugged, thus causing the overflow, remember?

Go is one of those languages I'd like to use more, but can't find a good fit for the kind of work I do (I mostly write iOS apps, and programming languages myself (weird dichotomy I…

What benefits does Fibur give you that em-synchrony doesn't? Not suggesting there isn't a need for a competitor, but trying to place it in the space.