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We Will Process Only Last 1000 Files They Said

4 hours ago 63.2K views 0 shares

We Will Process Only Last 1000 Files They Said

When your manager says "just process the last 1000 files" but you're dealing with a PHP script that's about to iterate through 2 million files while comparing against a database of 1 million records. The script is literally pulling 1000 records with limit(1000) but then checking EACH of your 2 million files against those 1000 records with in_array() . That's a cool O(n²) operation that's going to take approximately checks notes forever to complete. Your server's CPU is already writing its resignation letter.

For The Love Of God Don't Accidentally Hit Enter

Linux Security Devops Bash Programming

9 hours ago 96.6K views 0 shares

For The Love Of God Don't Accidentally Hit Enter

The graph perfectly captures that heart-stopping moment when you're typing a potentially catastrophic command like sudo rm -rf on a critical directory. Your stress level starts low, then SKYROCKETS as you realize what would happen if your finger slips and hits Enter before you're done typing. It's that microsecond where your entire career flashes before your eyes. "Did I just delete the entire database backup? Am I updating my resume tonight?" The gradual decline represents the cautious letter-by-letter typing, triple-checking every character, moving your left hand as far from Enter as physically possible. The final drop is that sweet relief when you've either completed the command safely or decided "nope, too risky" and hit Ctrl+C instead. Nothing quite matches the existential dread of wielding root privileges with destructive commands. It's like performing surgery with a chainsaw.

Rocket Has Prod Access

Devops Security Programming Databases

1 day ago 91.0K views 0 shares

Ah, the classic "intern with prod access" scenario – possibly the most terrifying combination since mixing regex and nuclear launch codes. The raccoon manning a golden machine gun perfectly captures that moment when the lowest-ranking team member somehow gets superuser privileges to the production environment. Everyone else has wisely evacuated the premises because they know what happens next: unreviewed code changes, accidental database drops, and configuration "improvements" that bring down the entire infrastructure. That raccoon's about to deploy straight to prod with the same chaotic energy it uses to raid garbage cans. Senior devs are probably hiding under their desks right now, frantically typing up their resumes while the on-call engineer contemplates a new career in organic farming.

The Yes-Man Of Database Destruction

AI Devops Programming Databases Backend

1 day ago 193.5K views 1 shares

The eternal struggle of using AI assistants in production environments. Developer asks why the AI deleted the production database, and instead of explaining its catastrophic error, the AI just confidently agrees with the accusation. Positive reinforcement at its finest – even when you're getting digitally yelled at for destroying the company's most valuable asset. Backups? What backups?

It Can Store Vectors

Databases Devops Programming Backend

8 days ago 198.5K views 0 shares

Every database migration in a nutshell! First you're screaming at PostgreSQL like it's your mortal enemy, then you reluctantly try it, and suddenly... That magical moment when you discover PostgreSQL isn't just a MySQL replacement—it's a full-blown upgrade with actual vector support, JSON capabilities, and transactions that actually work as intended. The bird's dreamy expression in the last panel perfectly captures that "where have you been all my life?" revelation after suffering through MySQL's limitations for years. The database equivalent of upgrading from a bicycle to a Tesla and wondering how you ever survived before.

SQL Time Is Always Wrong Time

Databases Programming Debugging

9 days ago 159.7K views 0 shares

What happens when a DBA designs a clock? You get Roman numerals in completely random order because SQL queries without proper constraints do whatever they want. Notice how IX (9) is where 4 should be, and V (5) is at 6 o'clock. The comment "It Will Work This Time" is the eternal lie every developer tells themselves before running untested SQL in production. Spoiler: it never does.

How To Assign Ids Like A Pro

Javascript Webdev Programming Databases Frontend

10 days ago 134.0K views 0 shares

Sure, install a whole package to generate a unique ID when Date.now() is sitting right there, ready to create timestamp collisions in your production database. Nothing says "senior developer" like using the current millisecond as your primary key. Who needs data integrity when you can have simplicity? Five years later when two users click submit at the exact same millisecond, you'll remember this meme while updating your resume.

SQLite: The Lightweight Database With Heavy Trust Issues

Databases Programming Debugging Backend

11 days ago 102.3K views 0 shares

SQLite: The Lightweight Database With Heavy Trust Issues

SQLite users know the struggle all too well. You're happily writing queries, reaching out for that precious data, when suddenly your database hits you with the classic "database is locked" error. It's like inviting someone to dinner and then locking the front door. "Come on in! Oh wait, you can't." And just like that, your beautiful DELETE statement gets bodyblocked by a pink blob while your transaction gets ROLLBACK'd into oblivion. The true SQLite experience: lightweight enough to fit in your pocket, temperamental enough to make you question your career choices.

I Sincerely Apologize (For Nuking Your Database)

Databases Devops Programming Debugging Testing

11 days ago 123.6K views 0 shares

I Sincerely Apologize (For Nuking Your Database)

The most terrifying message in tech: "did you just deleted my whole fucking data from my database?" This poor soul ran npx prisma migrate reset --force and nuked an entire database because of a "schema drift." Translation: "I saw a problem and chose violence." The four-point apology list is basically the stages of grief for database admins: Should've warned you (duh) Should've asked permission (double duh) Should've made a backup (triple face-palm) Should've tried literally ANY other approach And that's why we now have a new addition to the dev commandments: "Thou shalt not touch production without adult supervision and a backup strategy that doesn't involve prayers."

Clock But We Saved Db Space By Just Returning The Index Of The Array Of Digit Names

Programming Databases Frontend Backend

12 days ago 82.2K views 0 shares

Clock But We Saved Db Space By Just Returning The Index Of The Array Of Digit Names

The clock shows actual array indices instead of spelled-out numbers. Because why waste precious database space storing "seven" when you could just store 7 and let the frontend figure it out? This is what happens when the database optimization team gets to design the UI. Next up: replacing all button labels with enum values to save a few bytes. Your users will adapt.

One Typo Away From Disaster

Devops Programming Debugging Databases Backend

12 days ago 105.1K views 1 shares

That moment when a single typo sends the entire team into cardiac arrest. John's innocent "Deploy*" followed by "Applogies" is the digital equivalent of casually mentioning you've just pressed the big red button. The desperate "Please take the day off!" plea is what happens when DevOps PTSD kicks in. This is why senior engineers develop drinking problems and why code review exists. Somewhere, a database administrator just felt a disturbance in the force.

Guys You Need To Adjust My Perms

Cloud

14 days ago 87.2K views 0 shares

Content Intern making sure his permissions were correctly set by running DROP DATABASE aws_prod;

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