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  1. Automating Data Ingestion with a RAG Flywheel

    Zalando replaced manual schema mapping for diverse supplier data with an LLM-powered Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) flywheel. The system combines Amazon Titan embeddings stored in PostgreSQL via pgvector with tool-constrained generative models running at zero temperature. Every LLM suggestion passes through strict API validation checks before being reviewed by operations specialists, creating a continuous learning loop that improves future predictions.

    DEPTH ■■■■■14 min read2 weeks ago

    Machine LearningPostgreSQL

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  2. Improving site performance by shipping more CSS

    GitHub faced performance degradation on server-side rendering and initial page loads due to scaling issues with its CSS-in-JS solution. The engineering team executed a multi-year migration to CSS Modules and eliminated dynamic styling props using incremental rollouts, wrapper components, and automation tools. This resulted in significant performance gains, including 55% faster server-side rendering and the complete removal of styled-components.

    DEPTH ■■■■■8 min read4 weeks ago

    FrontendPerformance

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