PithorAcademy Presents: Deep Dive

As your user base grows, your app needs to grow with it — and that’s where horizontal scaling comes in. In this episode, we break down what horizontal scaling really means, how it compares to vertical scaling, and how to prepare your Spring Boot app to run smoothly across multiple instances. We also touch on stateless design, load balancers, session management, and real-world deployment tips.
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What is Spring Cloud Gateway, and why is it a go-to solution for managing microservices traffic? In this episode of PithorAcademy, we break down how Spring Cloud Gateway works in a microservices architecture. Learn about its core features, how it integrates seamlessly with Spring Security, and how it connects with service discovery tools like Eureka and Consul. We also cover its role in routing, filtering, authentication, and API m...

In this episode of Pithoracademy, we explore the essential components of Kubernetes nodes—the building blocks that run your containerized applications. Learn how Kubelet, Kube-Proxy, and the Container Runtime work together to keep your workloads healthy and connected. We cover:

• What Are Kubernetes Nodes?

• Why Node-Level Components Are Crucial

• Key Concepts for Node Operations

• Kubelet: The Node Agent That Talks to the Control Plane

• Con...

Welcome to Season 5, Episode 6 of the AWS Podcast Series by PithorAcademy! 🧾
In this episode, we demystify AWS Organizations and Consolidated Billing — essential tools for managing multiple AWS accounts under one umbrella.

We cover:
✔️ What are AWS Organizations & Consolidated Billing?
✔️ Why they're important for teams, enterprises & budget control
✔️ How they help manage multiple accounts with unified bill...

In this episode of the Deep Dive Podcast by PithorAcademy, we demystify Azure’s management structure — a critical foundation for organizing and securing cloud environments.

🔹 What are Azure Subscriptions, Resource Groups & Management Hierarchies?
🔹 Why these components are essential in cloud governance
🔹 Problems they solve: security, cost control, organization
🔹 Key concepts every beginner developer should understa...

It’s one thing to build an app — it’s another to make sure it holds up under real-world traffic. In this episode, we dive into how to make your Spring Boot applications scalable and ready to handle heavy loads. From connection pooling and caching to async processing, horizontal scaling, and database tuning — we cover practical strategies that prepare your app for growth and performance under pressure.
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What role does an API Gateway play in microservices architecture? In this episode of PithorAcademy, we break down API Gateways in Microservices—what they are, why they're essential, and how they help with routing, security, load balancing, and more. Discover popular tools like Spring Cloud Gateway, Kong, and cloud-native gateways like AWS API Gateway and Google Cloud API Management. Learn when and why to use each, and how API gatew...

In this episode of Pithoracademy, we take a focused deep dive into the Kubernetes Control Plane—the brain of every Kubernetes cluster. Learn how its core components work together to manage and automate workloads effectively. Topics covered include:

• What is the Kubernetes Control Plane?

• Why These Components Are Critical

• Control Plane Key Concepts

• API Server (kube-apiserver) Explained

• etcd: The Key-Value Store That Powers Kubernetes

• Wh...

Welcome to Season 5, Episode 5 of the AWS Podcast Series by PithorAcademy! 🛡️
In this episode, we explain one of the most critical concepts in AWS security—IAM Policies and Permission Boundaries.

We cover:
✔️ What are IAM Policies & Permission Boundaries?
✔️ Why they matter in access control and security
✔️ How they work together to define and restrict permissions

• IAM Policies

• Permission Boundaries
  ✔️ Real-worl...

In this episode of the Deep Dive Podcast by PithorAcademy, we compare the three primary interfaces to manage Azure: Azure Portal, Azure CLI, and Azure PowerShell — essential for every cloud developer and engineer.

🔹 What are Azure Portal, CLI, and PowerShell?
🔹 Why Microsoft offers multiple management interfaces
🔹 Key differences in usability, scripting, and automation
🔹 Which tool is best for different use cases?
🔹...

Need to process thousands — or even millions — of records efficiently? Batch processing is the answer. In this episode, we explore how to use Spring Batch in Spring Boot to handle large data jobs like imports, exports, cleanup tasks, and more. You’ll learn about chunk processing, readers, writers, and job configurations that help your app perform heavy lifting without breaking a sweat.
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How do you ensure your microservices are healthy and performing well in real-time? In this episode of PithorAcademy, we explore Metrics and Health Checks in Microservices—why they’re essential for system reliability, what to monitor, and how to do it effectively. Learn how tools like Prometheus, Spring Boot Actuator, AWS CloudWatch, and Google Cloud Monitoring help track performance, uptime, latency, and resource usage across servi...

In this episode of Pithoracademy, we break down the architecture of Kubernetes—explaining how clusters, nodes, and the control plane work together to manage modern cloud-native applications. You’ll learn:

• What is a Kubernetes Cluster?

• Why Understanding the Architecture is Critical

• What are Worker Nodes and Their Role?

• What are Master Nodes and Their Role?

• Node Responsibilities & Communication

• Why Nodes Are the Foundation of Kuber...

Welcome to Season 5, Episode 4 of the AWS Podcast Series by PithorAcademy! 🔐
In this episode, we explore AWS IAM (Identity and Access Management) — the foundation of AWS security and access control.

We cover:
✔️ What is AWS IAM?
✔️ Why IAM is crucial for cloud environments
✔️ Key IAM components:

• IAM Users

• IAM Roles

• IAM Groups
  ✔️ How these elements work together to manage permissions securely and efficiently

Perf...

In this episode of the Deep Dive Podcast by PithorAcademy, we explore Azure Resource Manager (ARM) — the backbone of managing resources in Azure — perfect for beginner developers and cloud learners.

🔹 What is Azure Resource Manager (ARM)?
🔹 Why ARM Exists & What Problems It Solves
🔹 Key Concepts Every Developer Should Know
🔹 Organizing, Deploying & Managing Cloud Resources
🔹 Templates, Resource Groups, and A...

Ever felt like your API is exposing too much? That’s where the DTO (Data Transfer Object) pattern comes in. In this episode, we break down what DTOs are, why they’re important, and how to use them effectively in Spring Boot projects. You’ll learn how DTOs help you structure responses, protect your entities, and keep your codebase clean and maintainable. A must-know for anyone building robust APIs.
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Struggling to trace requests across your microservices? In this episode of PithorAcademy, we dive deep into Distributed Tracing in Microservices—what it is, why it matters, and how it helps debug complex, distributed systems. Discover leading tools like Jaeger, Zipkin, AWS X-Ray, and Google Cloud Trace, and learn how they visualize request flows across services, identify bottlenecks, and improve observability. Perfect for developer...

In this insightful episode from Pithoracademy, we explore the wide range of Kubernetes use cases and dive deep into the tools, platforms, and community that make up the Kubernetes ecosystem. Whether you're new to Kubernetes or looking to expand your knowledge, this episode covers:

• What is Kubernetes and Why Use It?

• Core Components of Kubernetes

• Common Kubernetes Use Cases

• Microservices Architecture Support

• CI/CD with Kubernetes

• Cloud...

Welcome to Season 5, Episode 3 of the AWS Podcast Series by PithorAcademy! 🛡️
In this episode, we explain the AWS Shared Responsibility Model—a critical concept for understanding cloud security.

We cover:
✔️ What is the AWS Shared Responsibility Model?
✔️ Why this model matters for cloud users
✔️ How responsibilities are divided:

• AWS’s responsibility: Security of the cloud

• Customer responsibility: Security in the clou...