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Tech in 2 Minutes delivers quick, beginner-friendly explanations of everyday technology concepts. Each article breaks down a single topic in simple language so you can understand how tech works in just a couple of minutes.

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What is Docker? Simple Container Explanation

Docker solves the classic problem of apps behaving differently on different machines. By packaging code and its environment into containers, Docker ensures consistent and reliable execution everywhere. This 2-minute guide explains Docker in simple terms for beginners.

Feb 06 · 2 mins read
What is Docker? Simple Container Explanation

What Is a Framework? Simple Tech Explanation

Frameworks help developers avoid starting from scratch every time. By providing structure, tools, and pre-written code, frameworks make building software faster and more reliable. This 2-minute guide explains frameworks in simple terms for beginners.

Feb 02 · 2 mins read
What Is a Framework? Simple Tech Explanation

Algorithm Explained for New Programmers (In 2 Minutes)

Algorithms sound intimidating, but they’re just step-by-step solutions to everyday problems. From making tea to finding the cheapest product online, algorithms are everywhere. This 2-minute guide explains algorithms in plain language for new programmers.

Jan 27 · 2 mins read
Algorithm Explained for New Programmers (In 2 Minutes)

Caching Explained: How Websites Get Faster

Ever noticed a website load faster the second time you visit it? That speed boost comes from caching. Instead of repeating the same work again and again, cached data is reused to deliver pages instantly. This 2-minute guide explains caching in simple terms with real examples.

Jan 25 · 2 mins read
Caching Explained: How Websites Get Faster

Version Control (Git) Made Simple

If you’ve ever saved files as final_v2 or final_v3, you already need Git. Version control helps you track changes, undo mistakes, and collaborate safely. This 2-minute guide explains Git in simple terms for beginners.

Jan 21 · 3 mins read
Version Control (Git) Made Simple

Why Your App Feels Slow During Traffic Spikes (And How Redis Fixes It)

Your app launches. Traffic spikes. Suddenly, pages feel slow and the database starts struggling. The problem isn’t bad code — it’s the same query being run thousands of times. This 2-minute read explains how Redis fixes this exact issue by acting as a speed layer that protects your database and keeps your app fast during traffic surges.

Jan 17 · 2 mins read
Why Your App Feels Slow During Traffic Spikes (And How Redis Fixes It)

What Are Webhooks?

Webhooks let apps react instantly when something happens. Instead of repeatedly checking for updates, your system gets notified automatically. This beginner-friendly guide explains webhooks in plain language with real examples you already use.

Jan 12 · 3 mins read
What Are Webhooks?

IDE vs Code Editor: What’s the Difference?

Beginners often confuse IDEs and code editors, but they serve different purposes. A code editor focuses on writing code, while an IDE provides a complete development workspace. This quick guide explains the difference in plain language and helps you choose the right tool.

Dec 23 · 3 mins read
IDE vs Code Editor: What’s the Difference?

JSON Explained in Under 2 Minutes

JSON is everywhere in modern apps, yet most beginners find it confusing. The truth is simple: JSON is just a clean, readable way to send data between systems. This quick guide explains JSON in plain language using real examples you can understand in under two minutes.

Dec 17 · 3 mins read
JSON Explained in Under 2 Minutes

Database Basics for Complete Beginners

Every app remembers something about you, and that memory lives inside a database. From logins to orders to messages, databases store and retrieve information behind the scenes. This beginner-friendly guide explains what databases are using simple language and real examples.

Dec 16 · 3 mins read
Database Basics for Complete Beginners

Frontend vs Backend: What’s the Difference?

Frontend is everything users see on a website. Backend is everything that works behind the scenes. This simple guide explains the difference in plain language using real examples and an easy analogy that even complete beginners can understand.

Dec 11 · 3 mins read
Frontend vs Backend: What’s the Difference?

What is DNS? The Internet’s Phonebook Explained

DNS is the internet’s phonebook. It translates website names like google.com into the IP addresses that computers understand. This quick guide explains how DNS works in simple language and why it’s essential for every website you visit.

Dec 10 · 3 mins read
What is DNS? The Internet’s Phonebook Explained

HTTP vs HTTPS: What Do They Mean?

We see HTTP and HTTPS on every website, but most beginners don’t know the difference. The truth is simple: HTTP sends your data openly, while HTTPS keeps it encrypted and private. This quick guide breaks it down using clear examples and explains why modern websites must use HTTPS.

Dec 09 · 3 mins read
HTTP vs HTTPS: What Do They Mean?

Domain vs Hosting: Explained in Plain Words

Many beginners confuse domains and hosting, but they serve completely different purposes. Your domain is your website’s name; your hosting is where the actual site lives. This quick and simple guide breaks down the difference using plain language and real-world examples.

Dec 09 · 2 mins read
Domain vs Hosting: Explained in Plain Words

What Does a Server Actually Do?

Every time you load a website or open an app, a server springs into action but what exactly is it doing? Most beginners imagine something complicated, yet the truth is surprisingly simple. This short explainer shows how servers work behind the scenes using clear examples you already understand.

Dec 08 · 3 mins read
What Does a Server Actually Do?

Cloud Computing Explained for New Users

Cloud computing sounds complex, but you already use it every day without realising it. From Google Photos to Netflix, the cloud powers almost everything we do online. This quick guide breaks the concept down into simple, everyday language so even complete beginners can finally understand what “the cloud” actually is.

Dec 08 · 3 mins read
Cloud Computing Explained for New Users

What is an API? Simple Explanation for Beginners

Learn what an API is, how it works, and why apps use it. A clear beginner-friendly explanation with simple examples.

Dec 08 · 2 mins read
What is an API? Simple Explanation for Beginners