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The journey from apple to apples to understanding why 2 boxes is rarely shown in apps is more than a lesson in pluralization. It is a lesson in designing software systems that works reliably, even when human language does not cooperate. Sometimes, the simplest solution like displaying 2 items is also the most elegant.

We live in the age of infinite storage. Photos, videos, and documents get uploaded to the cloud without a second thought. Google Drive, iCloud, and Dropbox all sell on the idea of limitless space. But here’s the thing: the cloud isn’t magic. It’s a physical network of massive, power-hungry data centers, and they’re leaving a bigger carbon footprint than you might realize.

In today’s digital landscape, applications must handle unpredictable traffic spikes without collapsing. Whether it’s a sudden surge in users or a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack, systems need mechanisms to protect themselves from being overwhelmed. One such mechanism is load shedding, a defensive strategy that prioritizes critical functionality by selectively rejecting non-essential requests when the system is under stress.

Advent of Code is a fun way for programmers to test and improve their problem-solving skills. While solving the puzzles, you might want to automate the fetching of your personalized puzzle input directly using its URL instead of copying the input to a text file that will be available locally. However, trying to access the input URL using a simple HTTP request, results in an error message. This article explains why this happens and how to correctly fetch your inputs dynamically using Go programming language.

GopherCon is a global series of conferences dedicated to the Go programming language that provides a space for learning, networking, and collaboration within the Go community. As the first-ever GopherCon Africa ended after a two-day successful conference, I reflected on what a monumental event it was for the Go programming community on the continent.