The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source Kaizen! Just do it (Friends)
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Sep 20, 2024 Dive into a world of innovative AI with Universal One, a groundbreaking speech model. Discover the journey of building 'Pipe Dream', a custom CDN that streamlines deployment and simplifies caching. Enjoy highlights from Supabase's twelfth launch week, showcasing exciting new features. The discussion also covers the challenges of integrating custom podcast feeds and enhancing user experiences. Plus, learn about optimizing deployment efficiency with caching mechanisms and the advantages of using Namespace for smoother workflows.
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Pipe Dream Repository
- Gerhard Lazu created a separate repository for the "Pipe Dream" project, a simple CDN.
- The initial Varnish config has 46 lines, growing to 60 with dynamic backends added in the first PR.
Pipe Dream Functionality
- Pipe Dream functions as a cache, storing data locally on each instance using Varnish.
- Primarily caching requests to backends, it serves content from the closest location to the user.
Cache Purging Strategy
- Trigger cache purging from application actions like publishing or editing content.
- This proactive approach keeps the CDN updated and avoids unnecessary purging.