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On the internet, messages from your device travel through many routers, ISPs, and international cables. With HTTP, data travels unprotected. It’s like sending a transparent and unsealed envelope through the mail. [Read More]

In the last few posts, we explored HTTP and the client-server model that underpins most communication over the internet. [Read More]

The story begins in 5th century BCE - nearly 2500 years ago - with the birth of Prince Siddhartha Gautama. His journey from a royal heir to the awakened Buddha is filled with spiritual determination and profound insights. Over time, many legends and miraculous tales got woven into his biography,... [Read More]

In the previous post on computer networks, we explored network and transport layer protocols. But for most developers, it’s the application layer (Layer 5 - 7 of the OSI framework) that has the most practical relevance. At the application layer, we have protocols (a language contract) defining how applications talk... [Read More]

Of all the schools of Indian philosophy, Jainism stands apart in some really interesting ways. In a world where we’re constantly chasing certainty and clear answers, Jainism flips the question and asks - What if everyone’s right? [Read More]