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KDB-X Modules: The Building Blocks to KDB/Q Excellence

If you’ve spent any time building KDB/Q systems, or if you’re just starting out, chances are the codebase you’re working on didn’t start as…

Apr 02, 2026 · 7 min read · 3 claps #kdb-x #defconq #software-development

KDB-X Modules: The Building Blocks to KDB/Q Excellence

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Building the Bouncer: A Hands-On Guide to Implementing a KDB/Q Gateway from Scratch

This tutorial picks up right where the Gateway Architecture Design post left off, taking the next step: turning theory into working code…

Feb 16, 2026 · 21 min read · 2 claps #kdb #defconq #designgateway

Building the Bouncer: A Hands-On Guide to Implementing a KDB/Q Gateway from Scratch

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Gateways: The Bouncer at the Front Door of Your KDB/Q Stack

Why They Matter, How They Work, and How to Build One That Actually Scales

Jan 21, 2026 · 13 min read · 0 claps #kdb #software-architecture #big-data

Gateways: The Bouncer at the Front Door of Your KDB/Q Stack

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DefconQ Pro: From Competent to Confident

No Slides. No Fluff. Just Real-World KDB/Q.

Jan 05, 2026 · 5 min read · 0 claps #mentorship #kdb #sponsorship

DefconQ Pro: From Competent to Confident

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DefconQ x Databento Meetup — The Market Data Provider You Wish Always Existed

There Is No KDB Without Market Data

Jun 08, 2026 · 5 min read · 0 claps #defconq #databento #market-data

DefconQ x Databento Meetup — The Market Data Provider You Wish Always Existed

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Nasdaq Extends Trading Hours — What It Really Means for Market Data Systems

Always On, Never Quiet: Architecting Market Data Systems for Longer Trading Days

Dec 17, 2025 · 4 min read · 0 claps #kdb #nasdaq #wall-street

Nasdaq Extends Trading Hours — What It Really Means for Market Data Systems

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When Markets Never Sleep — Extended Hours, Odd Lots, and the Infrastructure Implications of…

A few months ago, I wrote a blog post about Nasdaq’s plans to extend trading hours and what that might mean for market data infrastructure…

Jun 22, 2026 · 4 min read · 0 claps #extended-trading-hours #market-microstructure #wall-street

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L Has Landed — A New Runtime for k and q Enters the Scene

Not Only the Weather Is Heating Up…

Jul 21, 2026 · 3 min read · 0 claps #array-programming #k #q

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ArrayCast Insights: Community Edition, Community Voices — Talking KDB-X on ArrayCast

What the New KDB-X Community Edition Means for Developers

Aug 16, 2025 · 3 min read · 0 claps #kdb #programming #database

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The Weekly Q Rumble — Sharpen Your KDB/Q Skills, One Challenge at a Time

Let’s be honest: learning KDB/Q can sometimes feel like going to the gym. You know it’s good for you. You know you should keep practicing…

May 26, 2026 · 2 min read · 0 claps #defconq #community #coding-challenge

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DefconQ Community Discord Server

Where KDB/Q Minds Meet, Build, and Level Up Together

May 20, 2026 · 1 min read · 0 claps #defconq #community #discord