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Ever Wondered How WhatsApp Handles Billions of Messages? 🧐

Hey fellow tech enthusiasts! 👋

Have you ever found yourself wondering what powers the tech giants behind the apps you use every day? What’s under the hood at WhatsApp, Netflix, or Shopify? If you love diving into the nuts and bolts of tech stacks, you’ll love StackCurious.

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