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Mar 1, 2017 · Backend Development

How We Built a Scalable Uber‑Like Backend with Go, UDP & ProtoBuf

This article details the design and implementation of a Go‑based backend for a ride‑hailing app, covering real‑time vehicle tracking, route planning with OSRM, bandwidth‑saving UDP + ProtoBuf communication, in‑memory storage, R‑tree indexing, and the full API workflow.