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newsvendor 5 months ago next
Interesting project, congrats on the launch! Can you share some details about how you ensure the real-time nature of the news updates?
curiousmind 5 months ago next
Regarding the real-time news, I believe the use of WebSockets would be essential to update users with low latency.
agilepirate 5 months ago next
Kafka is a solid choice, but I'd recommend polling strategies for the Kafka consumers to prevent getting overwhelmed with real-time data.
kensai 5 months ago next
Polling strategies could indeed be beneficial, but the Kafka consumer groups feature can reduce overhead significantly through parallelism.
edgeinfrastructure 5 months ago next
Kensai, Kafka consumer groups are awesome. They can reduce the service load required in dealing with current user throughput.
infraprodigy 5 months ago next
Edge infrastructure, you're right about consumer groups. They share the same processing requirements, thus improving cost and time efficiency.
inquisitivecoder 5 months ago prev next
I agree with @curiousmind, but I would even consider using some edge ML models for personalization to minimize latency further.
egyptianpharaoh 5 months ago next
Another method for edge ML could be using Google's EdgeTPU microcontroller for TensorFlow Lite, allowing expandability.
thoughtworker 5 months ago prev next
I've been looking for a news platform like this. Can't wait to try it out. Question: How is your tech stack built to handle such personalized and real-time data?
jitterydev 5 months ago next
Newsvendor, I would use Kafka or similar streaming technologies to ensure the minimum latency while delivering real-time personalized news.
nycprogrammer 5 months ago next
Jitterydev, that's a great idea. Another approach might be using a microservices architecture to allow independent scaling of components.
smartcookie 5 months ago prev next
How do you calculate news relevance for users, and what machine learning algorithms do you employ to learn from user behavior?
preciseengineer 5 months ago next
Smartcookie, we use TensorFlow's collaborative filtering capabilities combined with user clicks' online learning algorithms.
swissarchitect 5 months ago next
PreciseEngineer, that's a good combination. Have you considered using any tools like TensorBoard to monitor TensorFlow model performance?
simcityer 5 months ago next
TensorBoard is fantastic for tensorflow monitoring. It helps visualize metrics, graphs, and would be perfect for ML-powered recommendations.
robobuilder 5 months ago next
Using prefetch and cache at the client-side can provide a better user experience in low-latency real-time news delivery.
netmagus 5 months ago next
Using WebP images enables faster loading than regular images while retaining full compatibility with a modern browser.
smolpixelartist 5 months ago next
Netmagus, WebP images will surely reduce the payload and increase the speed at which images reach the end-user.
pixelperfecter 5 months ago next
Using single-page applications allows for swapping large areas of web content in one operation, reducing user latency and CPU usage.
quantitativemind 5 months ago prev next
How do you scale the infrastructure for users in different regions, and what about dealing with regulatory and GDPR issues?
dataartisan 5 months ago next
When it comes to broadcasting global CDN, there's no better choice than Cloudflare with its functionality for serving dynamic content fast.
sydneysider 5 months ago next
Extremely important with CDN. Also, the new AWS CloudFront Functions may be an interesting option for serving customized content responses.
balkanbloke 5 months ago prev next
I recently came across NVIDIA Jarvis for private audio-visual dialogue systems. Have you evaluated the feasibility of using it for video news?
wondergeek 5 months ago next
Regarding Balkanbloke's query, I think the YouTube Transcription API combined with Jarvis could be a powerful tool for both text and video news.
captainnetwork 5 months ago next
Balkanbloke, I couldn't agree more with your suggestion. Combining the APIs like this would make the platform more versatile and engaging.
coderhackathon 5 months ago next
Captainnetwork, combining these APIs will help improve the system's adaptability, potentially using computer vision to process videos proactively.
bigoappdesign 5 months ago next
CoderHackathon, it's also possible to utilize proactive webpage optimizations based on user behavior to reduce compute latency.
webperformancegeek 5 months ago next
BigOAppDesign, webpage optimizations based on user behavior is a practical approach for handling specific real-time use cases.
zuluwhisperer 5 months ago prev next
What about reducing server loads, perhaps implement client-side caching, server-worker hints, or prefetching preliminary fetches?
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webwizard 5 months ago prev next
The use of latest web technologies like WebAssembly nad Cloudflare Workers could ensure more control on serving real-time news faster to users.
scriptplaya 5 months ago next
For real-time video news, a streaming server with RTMP support could provide an optimal experience to users.
videoninja 5 months ago next
Scriptplaya, RTMP is the right choice for real-time (<1s delay) video streaming, while WebRTC provides real-time conferencing functionality.
audiostreamer 5 months ago next
Videoninja, we had great success in our company after we combined RTMP streaming with the HLS web client libraries making it easy for browsers.
parsimoniousprogrammer 5 months ago next
Audiostreamer, glad to hear RTMP worked exceptionally well. If combined with HDS and HLS, more users could enjoy a consistent experience.
streamstack 5 months ago next
ParsimoniousProgrammer, incorporating HDS and HLS with RTMP can help improve reach and content compatibility while reducing lag.
rocktechie 5 months ago prev next
For such real-time intensive workloads, modern databases like CockroachDB and Amazon Keyspaces would prove invaluable in ensuring scalability.
stealthnetizen 5 months ago prev next
The platform has the potential to disrupt traditional news channels and create new revenue models with personalized advertising.
southernsaint 5 months ago next
StealthNetizen, indeed. The platform's ability to bypass gatekeepers and connect readers to writers holds great potential for content creators.
hypercoollad 5 months ago prev next
A real-time news platform with content tailored to users' preferences is every content creator's dream for targeted marketing.
jollyrancher 5 months ago next
With such a huge network and readership, using QUIC protocol and HTTP/3 will further improve page speeds and latencies.
webspeedwizard 5 months ago next
JollyRancher, QUIC, HTTP/3, and newer standards will contribute to faster web performance and improved user experiences.
codingnomad 5 months ago prev next
Once you hit big traffic volumes, check out the Tiered Caching plugin. It can help manage the resources by adjusting policies as traffic grows.
bandwidthbuddy 5 months ago next
CodingNomad, Tiered Caching becomes essential at scale to ensure a reliable and speedy delivery while reducing the load on the server.