Notebook

Compilation of notes containing key takeaways and study summaries to document learning paths on topics that I find interesting.

Table of Contents

• Featured

  • Signal Protocol : End to end encryption protocol and messaging application.
  • Encrypted Messaging : Messaging with end-to-end encryption to ensure privacy and security.
  • Video Conferencing : Real-time communication between multiple participants via video and audio.
  • JPEG Encoder : Algorithm for encoding digital images in the JPEG format.
  • Bit Torrent : Peer-to-peer file-sharing protocol for distributing large amounts of data.
  • XMPP : Extensible Messaging and Presence Protocol: Open technology for real-time communication.
  • Linking : Process of connecting or combining separate components into a unified whole.
  • EVM : Runtime environment for executing smart contracts on Ethereum.
  • Certificate : Digital certificate used to verify the identity of a person, device, or organization.
  • WebRTC : API for real-time communication between web browsers.
  • Network Layer : OSI model layer responsible for network routing and addressing.
  • Game Server : Server responsible for hosting and managing multiplayer online games.
  • Encoding : Process of converting data into a format suitable for transmission or storage.
  • Garbage Collection : Automatic memory management technique for reclaiming unused memory.
  • Raft : Consensus algorithm for managing replicated logs in distributed systems.
  • TCP IP Illustrated - vol 1 : Book providing in-depth TCP/IP protocol suite coverage.

• Concepts

  • Video Streaming : Transmission of video content over a network for playback in real-time.
  • Remote Attestation : Process of verifying the integrity and authenticity of remote systems.
  • Error Correction : Techniques for detecting and correcting errors in transmitted data.
  • Networking : Communication between computing devices over a network.
  • Serialization : Process of converting data structures or objects into a format suitable for transmission.
  • File Format : Structure and organization of data within a file.
  • Async : Programming paradigm emphasizing asynchronous execution.
  • Encoding : Process of converting data into a format suitable for transmission or storage.
  • BPF : Berkeley Packet Filter, an in-kernel virtual machine for filtering and processing network packets.
  • Reactive : Programming paradigm emphasizing the propagation of changes and asynchronous data streams.
  • Functional Programming : Programming paradigm centered around the evaluation of mathematical functions.
  • Docker : Platform for developing, shipping, and running applications using containerization.
  • Garbage Collection : Automatic memory management technique for reclaiming unused memory.
  • Static Dynamic Library : Libraries linked at compile time and runtime.

• Systems

  • LLVM : Low-Level Virtual Machine: Compiler infrastructure supporting various programming languages.
  • Profiling : Process of analyzing software performance characteristics.
  • JVM : Java Virtual Machine: Runtime environment for executing Java bytecode.
  • Audio : Sound-related topics, including recording, playback, and processing.
  • Shell code : Code written to be executed by a command-line shell.
  • Build System : Tool or process for automating software building.
  • Codec : Algorithm for encoding and decoding data streams or signals.
  • TLB : Cache used to improve virtual address translation speeds.
  • Probabilistic algorithm : Algorithm that employs randomness or probability.
  • Audio Programming : Development of software for audio processing or synthesis.
  • Kernel: Core component of an operating system responsible for managing hardware and resources.
  • VM : Software emulation of a physical computer system.
  • Compression : Process of reducing the size of data for storage or transmission.
  • Jpeg Encoder : Algorithm for encoding digital images in the JPEG format.
  • Misc: Random

• Architecture

  • Video Streaming : Transmission of video content over a network for playback in real-time.
  • Game Server : Server responsible for hosting and managing multiplayer online games.
  • Video Conferencing : Real-time communication between multiple participants via video and audio.
  • Browser : Software application used for accessing information.
  • p2p : Network architecture where each node can act as both a client and a server.
  • Web Assembly : Binary instruction format for a stack-based virtual machine used to run code in web browsers.
  • Messaging Server : Server responsible for handling and delivering messages between users or systems.

• Database

  • Cockroachdb : Distributed SQL database.
  • Time Series DB : Database optimized for handling time series data.
  • MySQL : Relational database management system.
  • Graph Database : Database designed to treat the relationships between data as equally important to the data itself.
  • Decentralized Storage : Storage system where data is distributed across multiple nodes without a central authority.
  • Elastic Search : Distributed, RESTful search and analytics engine.
  • SQlite : Self-contained, serverless, zero-configuration SQL database engine.
  • Mnesia : Distributed, soft real-time database management system.
  • Embedded Database : Database system designed to be embedded into an application.
  • MongoDB : NoSQL database program, using JSON-like documents with optional schemas.

• Crypto

  • Lightening Network : A layer-two scaling solution for Bitcoin, enabling faster and cheaper transactions.
  • Nearcore : A blockchain protocol focusing on scalability and developer friendliness.
  • Ethereum : A decentralized platform enabling smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps).
  • Token economics : Study of how tokens function within blockchain ecosystems and their economic impact.
  • EVM : Runtime environment for executing smart contracts on Ethereum.
  • Substrate : A blockchain development framework by Parity Technologies, allowing the creation of custom blockchains.
  • Waku : P2P messaging protocol designed for privacy and censorship resistance.
  • Solana : High-performance blockchain designed for decentralized applications and crypto-currencies.
  • Avalanche : Scalable, decentralized blockchain platform for building custom dApps and enterprise applications.
  • Zero Knowledge : Cryptographic method enabling one party to prove knowledge of something to another without revealing the information itself.

• DevOps

  • Kafka : A distributed streaming platform for building real-time data pipelines and streaming applications.
  • Parser : Utility script
  • Nginx : High-performance web server and reverse proxy.
  • ProxySQL : High-performance SQL proxy for MySQL.
  • SSH : Network protocol providing secure communication over an unsecured network.
  • VScode : VScode autocomplete script

• Courses

  • Distributed System : Network of independent computers that work together to achieve a common goal.
  • Advanced Programming in the Unix Environment : Book covering advanced UNIX programming concepts and APIs.

• Papers

  • Solving Big Data Challenges for Enterprise Application Performance Management : Focus on strategies and techniques for managing application performance in the context of big data.

• Distributed

  • File System : Method for storing and organizing data on a storage device.
  • Messaging : Communication between distributed components or systems.
  • Raft : Consensus algorithm for managing replicated logs in distributed systems.
  • Testground : Framework for testing and benchmarking distributed systems.
  • Distributed Systems : Network of independent computers that work together to achieve a common goal.
  • Libp2p : Modular network stack for peer-to-peer applications and protocols.
  • Clock : Mechanism for measuring time or synchronization in distributed systems.

• Security

  • GPG : Encryption software implementing the OpenPGP standard.
  • eSecurity CourseWork : Coursework related to security topics.
  • TLS : Cryptographic protocol securing communications over a computer network.
  • Encrypted Messaging : Messaging with end-to-end encryption to ensure privacy and security.
  • Vault : Tool for managing secrets and protecting sensitive data.
  • Encryption : Diffie Hellman, RSA, AES
  • Signal Protocol : End to end encryption protocol and messaging application.
  • Certificate : Digital certificate used to verify the identity of a person, device, or organization.
  • Kernel Exploitation : Techniques for exploiting vulnerabilities in operating system kernels.

• Networking

  • Network Devices : Hub, router, switch, ARP.
  • Network Layer : OSI model layer responsible for network routing and addressing.
  • Socket : Communication endpoint for sending and receiving data between nodes on a network.
  • Layers : Components of a network protocol stack.
  • IP + NAT : Protocol for routing and translating network addresses.
  • TCP Congestion : Management algorithms for controlling congestion in TCP/IP networks.
  • Transport Layer : OSI model layer responsible for end-to-end communication.
  • WebRTC : API for real-time communication between web browsers.

• Languages

  • Swift : Programming language primarily used for iOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS development.
  • Go : Programming language developed by Google, known for its simplicity and efficiency.
  • Python : High-level programming language emphasizing readability and simplicity.
  • Java : Object-oriented programming language commonly used for building enterprise-scale applications.
  • JS : JavaScript programming language.
  • C++
    • Cast : Conversion of data types from one to another.
    • Optimizations : Techniques for improving the performance or efficiency of code.
    • Threadpool : Pool of threads used to execute tasks concurrently.
  • Rust
    • ABI : Interface between two binary program modules.
    • Smart Pointer : Data type that simulates a pointer while providing additional functionality, such as automatic memory management.
    • Rust : Systems programming language emphasizing safety and concurrency.
    • Memory Profiler : Tool for analyzing memory usage and identifying memory-related issues.
    • Async: Programming paradigm emphasizing asynchronous execution.
    • Procedural Macros : Macros in Rust that operate on the abstract syntax tree of Rust code.
    • Benchmark : Evaluation or comparison of performance metrics.
    • C++ : General-purpose programming language known for its performance and versatility.
    • SIMD : Parallel computing technique for performing the same operation on multiple data points simultaneously.
    • Lambda : Anonymous function used for functional programming.
    • Pinning: Process of associating a resource with a particular location or instance.
  • Erlang
    • Genserver : Behavior module in the Erlang OTP framework for implementing a client-server architecture.
    • Elixir
    • Erlang
  • Concept
    • Linking : Process of connecting or combining separate components into a unified whole.
    • Lambda Calculus : Formal system in mathematical logic for expressing computation.
    • Concepts : Functional, concurrent programming language built on the Erlang VM.

• Books

  • Distributed Systems Concept and Design : Book focusing on principles and practices of distributed systems.
  • Accelerated C++ : Book providing in-depth coverage of C++ programming techniques and best practices.
  • Linkers and Loaders : Book covering the principles and practices of linking and loading in software development.
  • Mastering Redis : Book focusing on advanced usage and optimization of the Redis database.
  • Effective Modern C++ : Book detailing modern C++ programming techniques and idioms.
  • Erlang in anger : Book discussing real-world Erlang programming scenarios and solutions.
  • Mastering Ethereum : Book covering advanced topics in Ethereum blockchain development.
  • System Design Interview : Preparation guide for technical interviews focusing on system design questions.
  • Design Pattern: Elements of reusable object oriented software : Book cataloging software design patterns and best practices.
  • ZeroMQ : Lightweight messaging library for building distributed applications.
  • C plusplus concurrency in action : Book covering concurrent programming techniques in C++.
  • Container Security : Practices and techniques for securing containerized applications and environments.
  • TCP IP Illustrated - vol 1 : Book providing in-depth TCP/IP protocol suite coverage.
  • Building secure and reliable systems : Book focusing on principles and practices of building secure and reliable software systems.
  • Programming in Erlang : Book introducing Erlang programming language concepts and techniques.
  • Concurrennt programming in erlang : Book focusing on concurrent programming patterns and best practices in Erlang.
  • Enterprise integration pattern : Book detailing patterns for integrating enterprise systems.

• Mobile

  • iOS
    • SwiftUI : Framework for building user interfaces in Swift programming language.
    • Build Process : Series of steps for compiling, testing, and deploying software.
    • Grand Central Dispatch : Technology for managing concurrent tasks in macOS and iOS.
    • xcodeproj : File format used by Xcode IDE for macOS and iOS development projects.
    • iOS : Operating system for Apple's mobile devices, such as iPhone and iPad.
  • Android
    • NDK : Native Development Kit: Set of tools for developing Android applications using native code.
    • Gradle : Build automation tool used primarily for Android development.
    • Android : Operating system for mobile devices developed by Google.
    • ADB : Android Debug Bridge: Command-line tool for interacting with Android devices.

• Open Source Study

  • Kafka : Distributed streaming platform for building real-time data pipelines and streaming applications.
  • RabbitMQ : Message broker software implementing the Advanced Message Queuing Protocol (AMQP).
  • Owncast : Self-hosted live streaming server software.
  • Nano : Golang based game server.
  • Tokio : Asynchronous runtime for Rust programming language.
  • Leveldb : Key-value storage library developed by Google.
  • Unicycle : High-performance TCP/IP stack for FreeBSD.
  • Ejabberd : XMPP (Extensible Messaging and Presence Protocol) server implementation.
  • Cassandra : Distributed NoSQL database management system designed for handling large volumes of data across multiple commodity servers
  • Syncthing : Decentralized file synchronization tool.
  • React : JavaScript library for building user interfaces.
  • VM2 : Virtual machine implementation in JavaScript.
  • Misc : Bevy, Amethyst, TiKV etc
  • Oboe : C++ library for low-latency audio playback.
  • Mini key value : Small-scale key-value store.
  • Nats : Lightweight and high-performance messaging system.
  • Zookeeper Client : Client library for Apache ZooKeeper, a distributed coordination service.
  • Nodejs : JavaScript runtime for server-side development.
  • Napajs : JavaScript runtime for building high-performance applications.
  • Conflux : Layer 1 blockchain

• Protocols

  • HTTP : Hypertext Transfer Protocol: Application protocol for information systems.
  • Live Streaming : Real-time transmission of multimedia content over a network.
  • Bit Torrent : Peer-to-peer file-sharing protocol for distributing large amounts of data.
  • XMPP : Extensible Messaging and Presence Protocol: Open technology for real-time communication.
  • AMQP : Open standard application layer protocol for message-oriented middleware.

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