When it comes to system design, most people understand logs and metrics but tend to overlook traces, which are just as important for improving a system. Logs help you understand what’s happening in your application. They record events like user actions, failed requests, database errors, and other activities that help you investigate issues. Metrics give you measurable insights into how your system is performing. Think response times, error rates, successful transactions, abandoned carts, server usage, and so on. They help you identify patterns and spot performance issues. But here’s where traces come in. Traces follow a request through your system, from the moment it’s received to the moment it’s completed. They show which services were involved, how long each operation took, and exactly where delays or failures occurred. Imagine users complaining about slow checkouts. Your metrics might tell you checkout times have increased, and your logs might show that payments are still processing successfully. But neither necessarily tells you what’s causing the slowdown. A trace can reveal that your payment service is spending 3 seconds waiting for an external API. Now you know where to investigate instead of guessing or wasting time optimizing unrelated parts of your system. That’s why traces matter. They help you identify bottlenecks, understand dependencies between services, troubleshoot failures faster, and make targeted performance improvements. Logs tell you what happened. Metrics tell you how your system is performing. Traces help you understand the journey behind it. All three matter if you’re serious about building reliable, scalable systems.

How iPhone came to life.

When you’re a Nigerian and client asks “where are you from?” Me: Wakanda forever

So they hired him because he showed commitment to his current job, and they figured he’d bring that same energy to their company? Or am I missing something here?

One small UX improvement can make a huge difference in how people use your product. I remember about 2 years ago, I’d be listening to music on Spotify while scrolling through my TikTok FYP. The moment I came across a video, my music would pause. And after watching the video, I’d completely forget I was even listening to music 😭 Just like that, Spotify had lost me for the rest of the day. But recently, I noticed something different. When I’m done watching a video or whatever interrupted my music, Spotify automatically picks up right where it stopped. I don’t even have to think about it. I just keep listening. Such a tiny detail, but I wouldn’t be surprised if it has helped keep a lot of people listening longer. And that’s what makes good UX so interesting to me. Sometimes, improving your product isn’t about adding a new feature or redesigning the entire interface. It’s about removing that one little friction that makes people stop using it. A pretty UI is great, but never underestimate how much the actual user experience matters.

Imagine spending weeks working on a client's project, delivering quality work, and then struggling to get paid because your invoicing process is disorganised. You can't remember what the client has paid, how much is outstanding, or where you saved that invoice you created months ago. You start searching through WhatsApp chats, bank statements, and old files just to piece everything together. Now imagine a potential client asking for a professional invoice, and you have to create one from scratch or send your account number instead. These things might seem small, but they can affect how clients perceive your business, how you manage your money, and how much time you spend on administrative work instead of growing your business. For freelancers, business owners, and agencies, invoicing shouldn't be this stressful. That's why Invoiss is coming. We're working towards making invoicing simpler, helping you create professional invoices, keep track of payments, and stay organised without all the unnecessary back and forth. If you've ever thought there should be an easier way to manage your invoices, you're not alone. Something big is coming, and you can be among the first to experience it. Join the Invoiss waitlist: invoisswaitlist.thesoftwareh…

Saw this on LinkedIn. Apparently, it’s a welcome package @Apple sent to a new hire. I’m sharing it mainly because of the note that came with it. “People come here to do things they never thought they could.” Such encouraging words. Imagine reading that on your first day at a new job.

The last time I introduced myself here, I had around 4k followers. A month later, 1k+ new people have joined, so let’s do this again. I’m Ray, a full-stack developer. I write basically every programming language and work with almost every CMS you can think of. Websites, mobile apps, e-commerce stores, dashboards, desktop apps, you name it, I build it. Open to freelance gigs, contract roles and full-time opportunities. Let’s build something serious. Link in bio 😉

I see companies now using pretty girls as profile picture just so you can open the email 😂

Wishing you all a blessed week. 🫶🏾✨

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“Do a 5-minute video explaining why you want to work with us.” “This job is compensation-based.” “3 months unpaid internship, then we’ll hire you.” “Salary will be discussed during the final interview.” “Complete this unpaid assessment by building a fully functional app.” “We’re a family here.”