Archive - Hayk Simonyan

API Protocols Explained: When to Use HTTP, WebSockets, gRPC & More

Learn when and why to use HTTP(S), WebSockets, AMQP, and gRPC for building efficient, scalable APIs in modern applications.

Jun 17 •

React State Management: Context API and the New use() API Explained

Learn how to use React's Context API to manage and share state across multiple components without prop drilling.

Jun 10 •

API Design 101: From Basics to Best Practices

Learn the fundamentals of API design and best practices to build clean, scalable, and secure APIs.

Jun 2 •

April 2025

Understanding JavaScript's Single-Threaded Model & Event Loop

JavaScript executes code within a single-threaded environment, which means it can only process one operation at a time.

Apr 23 •

Hands-On Load Balancer Setup: Distribute Traffic Across Servers

How to Set Up Load Balancers with Multiple API Servers on DigitalOcean (Step-by-Step)

Apr 9 •

Load Balancers Explained in 7 Minutes

Learn about the top 7 load balancing algorithms and strategies.

Apr 4 •

Developer Career Paths & Salaries

Exploring the career paths for software developers, along with their benefits, challenges, and potential salaries!

Apr 1 •

March 2025

React 19 use API Explained

Learn how the new use API works in React 19 with a real example.

Mar 26 •

Software Engineer Roadmap 2025: The Complete Guide

The ultimate roadmap to becoming a software engineer in 2025. From system design to cloud services, performance optimization, and security.

Mar 12 •

February 2025

Vertical vs Horizontal Scaling in System Design

Learn the key differences between vertical and horizontal scaling in system design and how load balancers enable effective horizontal scaling.

Feb 13 •

January 2025

FASTEST Way to Install React 19 with Vite in 3 min

Learn how to set up a React 19 project with Vite, upgrade from React 18, and stay ahead before Vite officially integrates React 19.

Jan 28 •

Backend Developer Roadmap 2025: The Complete Guide

Discover the Backend Developer Roadmap for 2025, breaking down what to learn, the tools to focus on, and bonus skills to help you stand out.

Jan 22 •

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