HLS Streaming Explained: How It Works and How to Optimize ItHLS (HTTP Live Streaming) is a widely used protocol for delivering live and on-demand video over the internet. Developed by Apple, it uses HTTP to deliver media in segments, allowing players to adjust1d ago · 6 min readalvinyang.hashnode.dev
CDN for Asia in 2026: A Practical Guide to APAC and China DeliveryChoosing a CDN for Asia is not simply about finding the provider with the most PoPs. The right choice depends on where your users are, where your origin runs, what kind of traffic you deliver, and wheSep 24 · 6 min readalvinyang.hashnode.dev
SQL Injection: Attacks, Risks, and Practical DefenseSQL injection (SQLi) remains a common web application vulnerability because it targets the way applications interact with databases. The problem occurs when untrusted input is incorporated into an SQLSep 22 · 7 min readalvinyang.hashnode.dev
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CDNetworks vs. Akamai vs. Cloudflare: CDN Comparison for 2026Choosing a CDN is often presented as a performance decision: compare latency, look at network size, and select the provider with the strongest numbers. In practice, it is more complicated. A CDN sits Sep 9 · 12 min readalvinyang.hashnode.dev
