Alex I.

Alex is a content specialist with a background in journalism and editorial experience. She writes about online projects: hosted games, the infrastructure under the hood, and tools that help teams ship faster. Years of digging into what users actually worry about now shape her work in hosting, that’s why the topics can range widely. When she’s not writing, you’ll probably find her deep in Warhammer 40,000 lore.

Divide and Conquer: Monolithic vs. Microservices in Development

Technology

Divide and Conquer: Monolithic vs. Microservices in Development

The question of monolithic vs. microservices is often decided at the design stage, but it can be quite different in...

Alex I. 23 Jul 2024 8 min reading
Fault Tolerant Systems: Principles and Practical Applications

Hosting

Fault Tolerant Systems: Principles and Practical Applications

Fault tolerant systems are an important component of any project that requires stable and continuous operation. Learn...

Alex I. 16 Jul 2024 8 min reading
Overview of Software Testing Methodologies: Effective Methods and Benefits

Technology

Overview of Software Testing Methodologies: Effective Methods and Benefits

Software testing methodologies play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of software. This article...

Alex I. 11 Jul 2024 11 min reading
What's New in June 2024: Linux Screen of Death, Rust 1.79 and systemd 256

News

What's New in June 2024: Linux Screen of Death, Rust 1.79 and systemd 256

Keep up to date with the latest news about programming languages, developer tools and interesting statistics in the...

Alex I. 2 Jul 2024 4 min reading
What is Gamification in Marketing and How Does It Engage Customers

Marketing

What is Gamification in Marketing and How Does It Engage Customers

Gamification in marketing is a great way to engage customers and create memorable brand experiences. What are some of...

Alex I. 20 Jun 2024 9 min reading
How to Get SSL Certificate and Secure Your Website

Security

How to Get SSL Certificate and Secure Your Website

Discover how to get SSL certificate for your website effortlessly if you want your website to be secure. Here we'll...

Alex I. 13 Jun 2024 6 min reading
Application of Blockchain Technology in Software Development

Development

Application of Blockchain Technology in Software Development

Learn more about blockchain technology, its components and principles, how it changes the tech world, and how to...

Alex I. 6 Jun 2024 9 min reading
What's New in May: Enhanced DDoS Attacks, Linux 6.9 and Utility for CS2

News

What's New in May: Enhanced DDoS Attacks, Linux 6.9 and Utility for CS2

Explore interesting May news with is*hosting digest! From Radeon Anti-Lag 2 utility for Counter-Strike 2 to AI...

Alex I. 4 Jun 2024 4 min reading
PWA vs. SPA, or How to Choose Web Development Architectures

Technology

PWA vs. SPA, or How to Choose Web Development Architectures

Compare PWA & SPA architectures for web development. PWAs offer native-like features, offline access, and better SEO,...

Alex I. 28 May 2024 9 min reading
Mac VPS Hosting: What It Is and How to Benefit from It

VPS

Mac VPS Hosting: What It Is and How to Benefit from It

Discover what Mac VPS Hosting is and the benefits it offers, as well as how MacOS-based servers help various...

Alex I. 23 May 2024 5 min reading
Static vs. Dynamic Websites: Comparison and Use Cases

Hosting

Static vs. Dynamic Websites: Comparison and Use Cases

What are static vs dynamic websites? The answer can be found in this article. Learn more about static and dynamic...

Alex I. 16 May 2024 6 min reading
What Is RAID? Types, Benefits, and How to Set It Up

Technology

What Is RAID? Types, Benefits, and How to Set It Up

RAID combines multiple disks to boost performance and prevent data loss. Learn how RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10 work — and...

Alex I. 7 May 2024 7 min reading
What’s New in April: Kubernetes The Hard Way, Fedora 40 & nginx 1.26

News

What’s New in April: Kubernetes The Hard Way, Fedora 40 & nginx 1.26

Explore interesting April news with is*hosting digest! From nginx and Fedora new releases to World-Check database...

Alex I. 2 May 2024 4 min reading
Green Hosting and Tips to Make Your Project Eco-friendly

Hosting

Green Hosting and Tips to Make Your Project Eco-friendly

Green web hosting allows your project to proudly wear the title of being environmentally friendly. This article also...

Alex I. 30 Apr 2024 7 min reading
The Guide to Server Performance Monitoring: Metrics and Tips

Hosting

The Guide to Server Performance Monitoring: Metrics and Tips

Server performance monitoring gives you insight into how your infrastructure is running. So that you can make...

Alex I. 18 Apr 2024 8 min reading