<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Madan Belbase&apos;s Notebook</title><description>Technical notes, articles, and research on Machine Learning and Software Engineering.</description><link>https://madanbelbase.com.np/</link><item><title>Understanding Gradient Descent in Machine Learning</title><link>https://madanbelbase.com.np/notes/intro-to-ml/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://madanbelbase.com.np/notes/intro-to-ml/</guid><description>A quick note on gradient descent, how it works, and its mathematical derivation.</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Optimizing the Critical Rendering Path: Re-Engineering My Blog for a Perfect Performance Score</title><link>https://madanbelbase.com.np/blog/optimizing-the-critical-rendering-path-how-i-re-engineered-my-bloging--for-a-perfect-performance-score/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://madanbelbase.com.np/blog/optimizing-the-critical-rendering-path-how-i-re-engineered-my-bloging--for-a-perfect-performance-score/</guid><description>How an engineering student applied system-level optimization—from TCP slow start to WebP encoding—to drastically improve load times and achieve a perfect performance score.</description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Webhook Security – Don’t Let Hackers Spoof Your Data (Webhook Part 2)</title><link>https://madanbelbase.com.np/blog/webhook-security--dont-let-hackers-spoof-your-data/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://madanbelbase.com.np/blog/webhook-security--dont-let-hackers-spoof-your-data/</guid><description>Learn how to secure your webhooks against spoofing attacks by implementing best practices such as HMAC. (Webhook Part 2)</description><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Why Your API Is Overworked: How Webhooks Solve the Polling Problem (webhook Part 1)</title><link>https://madanbelbase.com.np/blog/why-your-api-is-overworked-how-webhooks-solve-the-polling-problem/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://madanbelbase.com.np/blog/why-your-api-is-overworked-how-webhooks-solve-the-polling-problem/</guid><description>Learn why constant API polling overworks your system and how webhooks solve this problem using an event-driven approach. (Part 1)</description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Why Your App Crashes When the API Sends Unexpected Data — and How Zod Fixes It?</title><link>https://madanbelbase.com.np/blog/why-your-app-crashes-when-the-api-sends-unexpected-data/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://madanbelbase.com.np/blog/why-your-app-crashes-when-the-api-sends-unexpected-data/</guid><description>Learn why your app crashes due to unexpected API data types and how Zod, a TypeScript-first validation library, prevents runtime errors by enforcing data structure at runtime.</description><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A Simple Way to Put Your Static Website Online Using AWS S3 for Free</title><link>https://madanbelbase.com.np/blog/static-website-online-using-aws-s3/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://madanbelbase.com.np/blog/static-website-online-using-aws-s3/</guid><description>Learn how to host your static website for free using Amazon S3. Explore what a static website is and why S3 is the perfect solution for simple, cost-effective hosting.</description><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Behind the Scenes: Unpacking Node.js Server Architecture</title><link>https://madanbelbase.com.np/blog/behind-the-scenes-unpacking-nodejs-server-architecture/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://madanbelbase.com.np/blog/behind-the-scenes-unpacking-nodejs-server-architecture/</guid><description>Dive into the architecture of Node.js servers, exploring the event loop, asynchronous I/O, and event-driven design for scalable web applications.</description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Everything You Need to Know About Amazon S3 Storage Options and Lifecycle Management</title><link>https://madanbelbase.com.np/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-amazon-s3-storage-options/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://madanbelbase.com.np/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-amazon-s3-storage-options/</guid><description>Explore the various Amazon S3 storage classes and lifecycle policies to optimize costs, ensure high durability, and manage data effectively.</description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Understanding AWS IAM Users, Roles, and Policies for Security</title><link>https://madanbelbase.com.np/blog/understanding-aws-iam-users-roles-and-policies-for-security/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://madanbelbase.com.np/blog/understanding-aws-iam-users-roles-and-policies-for-security/</guid><description>Feeling overwhelmed by AWS security? Start here! This guide breaks down AWS IAM (Identity and Access Management) into simple concepts, best practices, and a hands-on demo to secure your cloud environment.</description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Build Your First Node.js API with Express and Handle Data Efficiently</title><link>https://madanbelbase.com.np/blog/how-to-build-your-first-nodejs-api-with-express-and-handle-data-efficiently/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://madanbelbase.com.np/blog/how-to-build-your-first-nodejs-api-with-express-and-handle-data-efficiently/</guid><description>Step-by-step guide to building a Node.js API using Express and handling data efficiently.</description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>