PinnedAlexa GriffithinBetter ProgrammingDistributed Locking for Micro-Batch Processing: Preventing Resource StarvationEmploy micro-batch processing along with streaming architectures to handle late-arriving data8 min read·Jan 7, 2021----
Alexa GriffithTop Podcast Episodes 2021One year ago, I started a tech podcast, Alexa’s Input. From Google Cloud to culture at Netflix, I learned about so much from discussions…·3 min read·Jan 17, 2022----
Alexa GriffithMy Favorite Books: 2021Here are some of my favorite books I read this year!·4 min read·Jan 12, 2022----
Alexa GriffithinBluecore EngineeringLearnings from building a mission-critical API8 key learnings you should always keep in mind when starting a new project·10 min read·Jul 30, 2021--1--1
Alexa GriffithinbooknerdyMy Favorite Books: 202042 — the answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe, and everything. It is also the number of books I read this year…6 min read·Jan 10, 2021----
Alexa GriffithinBluecore EngineeringDeciding between Row- and Columnar-Stores | Why We Chose BothDeciding which database to use for a service requires some understanding of how different databases store data, especially at scale…8 min read·Aug 10, 2020--2--2
Alexa GriffithinThe StartupHow Data Is Stored: Down the Rabbit HoleStarting with databases and venturing into how the physical components of a computer store data and the differences between how those…·8 min read·Jul 15, 2020----
Alexa GriffithinTowards Data ScienceAirflow: how and when to use itAlong with knowing how to use Airflow, it is also important to know when to use it.6 min read·May 18, 2020--2--2
Alexa GriffithinTowards Data ScienceAirflow: how and when to use it (Advanced)Beyond basic concepts of Airflow, there is a lot to consider. Choosing an operator and DAG structure is important for workflow…·6 min read·May 18, 2020--3--3
Alexa GriffithinBluecore EngineeringUsing Google Cloud to Serve 10,000s of Personalized Recs Per SecondThis article is co-authored by my great tech lead, Mike Hurwitz.8 min read·May 1, 2020----