Hi, I’m Cary Huang — a tech enthusiast based in Canada. I’ve spent years working with complex production systems and open-source software. Through TechBuddies.io, my team and I share practical engineering insights, curate relevant tech news, and recommend useful tools and products to help developers learn and work more effectively.
Introduction: Why CI/CD Test Automation Pipelines Matter More in 2025 In 2025, I’m seeing CI/CD test automation pipelines shift from being a “nice engineering practice” to the backbone of how serious teams deliver software. Release cycles keep getting shorter, architectures… Read More »Top 7 CI/CD Test Automation Pipeline Practices for 2025 Success
Introduction When I set out to optimize CI/CD pipelines across GitHub Actions and GitLab CI for our team, I was facing the same problems I see in many projects: builds were slow, flaky, and increasingly expensive as the codebase grew.… Read More »Case Study: How We Optimized CI/CD Pipelines in GitHub Actions and GitLab CI
Introduction: Why Oracle to PostgreSQL Migration Strategies Matter in 2025 In 2025, I’m seeing more teams seriously reevaluate long‑running Oracle estates and actively plan a move to PostgreSQL. It’s no longer just a cost conversation; it’s a strategic decision about… Read More »Top 7 Oracle to PostgreSQL Migration Strategies That Actually Work
Introduction: Why Kubernetes Deployment Mistakes Hurt Microservices Running microservices on Kubernetes looks simple on a slide deck: containerize, deploy, scale. In real production clusters I’ve worked with, the reality is that tiny Kubernetes deployment mistakes often cascade into full-blown outages.… Read More »Top 5 Kubernetes Deployment Mistakes Backend Teams Still Make
Introduction: Why PostgreSQL Backup Methods Matter Whenever I’m called in to help with a broken PostgreSQL database, the same question comes up first: “Do we have a backup?” The harsh truth is that even a perfectly tuned PostgreSQL server is… Read More »How to Choose and Use PostgreSQL Backup Methods (Step-by-Step Guide)
Introduction Over the last few years, I’ve watched data center networks shift from traditional, box-by-box designs to fabric architectures built around EVPN VXLAN. That shift hasn’t just been about new protocols; it’s been about making operations sustainable as environments grow… Read More »Case Study: Operating an EVPN VXLAN Data Center Fabric at Scale
Introduction: Why Code Security Tools Matter for Secure Coding When I first started writing production code, I treated security as a final checklist item. That approach didn’t last long. After a couple of painful security reviews, I realized that bringing… Read More »Top 5 Best Code Security Tools for Developers Learning Secure Coding
Introduction: Why PostgreSQL Migrations Go Wrong So Often Every time I help a team move to PostgreSQL from MySQL, MongoDB, SQL Server, or another engine, I see the same pattern: people underestimate how different PostgreSQL really is. On paper, it… Read More »Top 7 PostgreSQL Migration Mistakes Developers Regret Later
Introduction: Why Cloud Cost Optimization Mistakes Hurt DevOps First When teams talk about the cloud, most of the excitement is around speed: faster releases, elastic scaling, and freedom to experiment. In my experience, that same freedom is exactly why cloud… Read More »Top 7 Cloud Cost Optimization Mistakes DevOps Teams Keep Repeating
Introduction: Why Spring Boot Microservices Need Better Performance Strategies When teams move to Spring Boot microservices, the first wins usually come quickly: faster releases, cleaner boundaries, and independent scaling. In my own projects, though, the real test came a few… Read More »Top 7 Strategies for High‑Performance Spring Boot Microservices
Introduction: Why Cloud Migration Tools Matter for Startups Leaving On‑Prem When a startup decides to move from on‑prem infrastructure to the cloud, it’s rarely just a “lift and shift.” In my experience, it’s a high‑stakes change touching everything: budgets, release… Read More »Top 7 Best Cloud Migration Tools for Startups Leaving On‑Prem
Introduction: Why Python Rate Limiting for APIs Matters When I build or review Python web services, one of the first resilience features I look for is solid rate limiting. Python rate limiting for APIs is not just a nice-to-have; it’s… Read More »Python Rate Limiting for APIs: Implementing Robust Throttling in FastAPI