Foundations of Software Systems
This curated series walks through the most important papers in software systems — from foundational thinking to distributed consensus protocols.
Software Systems
Aurora DSQL and the Database Split: When Each Layer Becomes a Service
Aurora DSQL pulls the database apart to improve resilience and observability. It treats each part — from planning to durability — as a composable service with clear boundaries.
Worse Is Better: How an Ugly Idea Changed Everything
A deep dive into Richard Gabriel’s provocative thesis — and why software that survives often starts simple, flawed, and just good enough.