Twitter, Ticketmaster, Google, Facebook how do their architecture and infrastructure work. Looking for a book/site which explains how these tech services may be assembled. Obviously not looking for the secret sauce or anything. Just wanting to understand the bigger picture of how large scale technology work and come together.
Not looking to understand the code aspect or nitty gritty details of how each component works. Just broad understanding is what I am looking for. I am a UI engineer looking to get more background on middleware and backend systems.
Please recommend any sources/sites/blogs/books to help me gain decent insight.
posted by gadget_gal
on Dec 19, 2012 -
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In the next few months I anticipate much U.S. domestic air travel for job interviews. What sorts of goods and services can I acquire (or put on my holiday wish list) that will make the traveling part of this process easier?
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posted by grouse
on Nov 18, 2012 -
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Someone made a comment on the blue recently about "this is what happens when private companies are put in charge of" some sort of social service and it got me thinking. I'm interested in any recent books or articles that give a good account of what goes right or wrong when private enterprise provides social services that charities and government-funded programs currently provide.
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posted by sio42
on Oct 15, 2012 -
17 answers
Where does one start to look for a (trustworthy) part-time personal assistant?
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posted by acm
on Oct 3, 2012 -
5 answers
Consumer cooperatives for internet services ? Examples and 'how was it done' type information ?
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posted by southof40
on May 30, 2012 -
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I need names of United States banks that offer merchant accounts for adult web businesses.
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posted by anonymous
on May 9, 2012 -
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Leather furniture repair in Woodinville, WA? Help me fix my Ekornes recliner!
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posted by carterk
on Apr 29, 2012 -
2 answers
Is there any big city anywhere that has a really competent Animal Control Dept?
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posted by mmiddle
on Apr 9, 2012 -
7 answers
Recommendations for calling services for background (extra) work is Los Angeles? What services have worked best for you?
posted by Bunny Ultramod
on Feb 15, 2012 -
3 answers
Canadian tax question: I quoted a client for a job, and neglected to specify whether GST/HST is included. They think the price should be understood as including GST/HST. I think it should be understood as excluding GST/HST. Is there some external standard to resolve this?
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posted by PersonPerson
on Jan 27, 2012 -
23 answers
Is it possible to sue someone for services rendered if you don't have their address?
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posted by carlsdad
on Dec 28, 2011 -
15 answers
Is there a reliable service that will help me figure out what to do with my life, when it comes to my career?
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posted by Tarumba
on Dec 18, 2011 -
6 answers
You're a young person, in your 20s or so, and you've noticed that quite a few of your similarly-aged peers & friends are in desperate need of care due to major mental and emotional health challenges - which are taking a toll on everything else. However, support services for this group are lacking. What could you learn or train in to be able to be a better source of support and care for your peer community?
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posted by divabat
on Oct 20, 2011 -
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Capital Gains on Precious Metals exchanged for Goods and Services? I own Platinum, Gold, and Silver physical coins, bars, etc. and know my cost basis for all purchases and have not sold any. Let's say rather than sell them back to a coin dealer or other similar entity, I exchange gold or silver or platinum for a service or good or something other than currency, what are the tax implications?
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posted by Rafaelloello
on Jun 28, 2011 -
8 answers
I have need for a large and strange batch of audio translations. As a newbie to this game, please help me zero in on market specifics.
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posted by mykescipark
on Jun 20, 2011 -
3 answers
Windows Server 2008: Tech support advice needed! What are the options for helpdesk staff to remotely control client computers? Details inside.
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posted by Funmonkey1
on Jun 10, 2011 -
10 answers
What are good skills to have for bartering for someone else's services?
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posted by sdis
on Jun 9, 2011 -
11 answers
I'm considering a short-term - four to nine months - relocation to southwestern Connecticut (Norwalk area). It will be all work, with not that much time for whatever pleasures are offered by the East coast. I would like to know some practical things about a move like this:
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posted by anonymous
on May 21, 2011 -
6 answers
Looking for 1) housekeeping recommendations and 2) dogwalking service recommendations in the San Francisco bay area.
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posted by cranberryskies
on May 20, 2011 -
3 answers
(posting for a friend):
My friend, a small business owner, has a delightful store but realizes that she needs a web presence. She has neither the cash nor the know how to make it happen. Is there help for her?
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posted by aimeedee
on Feb 17, 2011 -
21 answers
What things would you would never consider paying money for, once you learned how easy it was to do/make/fix yourself?
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posted by benzenedream
on Nov 4, 2010 -
102 answers
I recently moved from Brunswick, Maine to San Francisco. I know there are all sorts of amazing things going on here, but I'm looking for unique, helpful, or interesting websites and services that are either specific to San Francisco, or primarily helpful in large cities that weren't available to me in Brunswick. Anything you'd call "Web 2.0" probably applies, and if it's in beta that's probably a good sign. I've got a (short) sample list after the fold.
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posted by cybertaur1
on Jul 14, 2010 -
12 answers
Approximately how much of the productivity gains of the past 125 years has been a result of using fossil fuels?
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posted by TheOtherSide
on Jun 30, 2010 -
11 answers
[NYC filter] I accidentally sewed two pieces of a sweater together incorrectly. I can't undo it because of my skill level and physical problems. Help me find someone in NYC who will take out the seam for me without destroying the knit pieces?
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posted by mccn
on Jun 19, 2010 -
6 answers
Help - I'm on a very short fuse! Any experience/recommendations with services in Belgium (Aalst) that will pick up, pack and ship items to the USA, at 'reasonable' cost?
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posted by Pressed Rat
on Apr 22, 2010 -
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What are some online commercial printers that have reasonable prices, but also have great customer service?
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posted by mtphoto
on Mar 25, 2010 -
9 answers
What kinds of ecommerce solutions are available for a business selling services?
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posted by jrholt
on Feb 21, 2010 -
4 answers
I have an upcoming salon appointment where one person will be cutting and coloring my hair, another person will be waxing my eyebrows, and yet another person will be giving me a manicure. How do I tip?
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posted by katillathehun
on Feb 3, 2010 -
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What are your
most useful or interesting e-mail subscriptions, newsletters or notifications? I switched gears recently to get more things delivered to my inbox (as opposed to seeking them via RSS or visiting their site), and I've enjoyed the added convenience, and the convenience of centralization around my inbox. I'd like to improve the convenience even further by learning what inbox messages or services you've found most useful.
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posted by MikeHarris
on Jan 7, 2010 -
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What was the name of the service that provided you with a free 800 number and credit card processing? Their model was that they took a percentage of the credit card fees and you billed your customers through them. It was a very neat way to setup a small service business with almost no overhead.
Are they still in business?
posted by thinktwice
on Nov 20, 2009 -
6 answers
Is there a service that will email me once a day, and if I don't respond, contact local EMS?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 28, 2009 -
16 answers
How can I host a member directory for a nonprofit, for free, online, that is password protected?
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posted by chickaboo
on Jul 27, 2009 -
2 answers
[Seattle filter] We just moved to the West Edge neighborhood in Seattle, near Pike Street Market. Need suggestions on where to buy stuff, services, parks, etc. We've been in Seattle for two days and we love it.
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posted by valannc
on Apr 26, 2009 -
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I'm already certified as an EMT outside of the US, but now that I'm going to school in America I'd like to get certified there as well. However, I don't have a lot of time over the summer for the course. Does anyone know of any really intensive, really concentrated EMT basic course? Like all day, every day for a couple weeks. Does this exist in the US?
posted by howgenerica
on Apr 25, 2009 -
8 answers
Where can I find a high-quality jumbo t-shirt printer? Preferably one that will seem rip the tags out of the blanks to be printed on.
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posted by wmeredith
on Jul 25, 2008 -
4 answers
I need a way to purchase music -- what's your favorite method? I have certain things that I look for -- see inside:
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posted by crapples
on Jun 30, 2008 -
26 answers
Any recommended online language translation services? (for a foreign birth certificate).
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posted by wongcorgi
on May 8, 2008 -
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