From 47b40f880598b4642a1676430b60113bff04e1cd Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: hugoaguirre <hugoo.aguirre@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 8 Oct 2024 22:17:42 -0600
Subject: [PATCH] formatting and fix list in load balancers post

---
 content/posts/fast-slow.md      |  6 ++++--
 content/posts/load-balancers.md | 20 +++++++++-----------
 content/posts/two-pointers.md   |  8 ++++++--
 3 files changed, 19 insertions(+), 15 deletions(-)

diff --git a/content/posts/fast-slow.md b/content/posts/fast-slow.md
index 85b36a5..701dd0e 100644
--- a/content/posts/fast-slow.md
+++ b/content/posts/fast-slow.md
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@ draft = false
 +++
 
 This is a pattern that uses two pointers approach, however there's a special thing about this pattern:
+
 - One pointer moves faster than the other.
 
 The Fast and Slow pattern follows the [Hare and Tortoise algorithm](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cycle_detection).
@@ -37,6 +38,7 @@ def hasCycle(head: Node) -> bool:
 
   return False
 ```
+
 <br>
 Also the algorithm helps us to find the middle Node of a linked list in `O(N)` time complexity and time `O(1)` constant space
 
@@ -61,6 +63,7 @@ def findMiddle(head: Node) -> Node:
 
   return slow
 ```
+
 <br>
 So, with this said, we can calculate the node that starts the cycle in a linked list
 
@@ -121,6 +124,5 @@ def getCycleStart(head: Node, cycle_length: int) -> Node:
 
   return slow
 ```
-<br>
-
 
+<br>
diff --git a/content/posts/load-balancers.md b/content/posts/load-balancers.md
index b4a70f3..b5dd909 100644
--- a/content/posts/load-balancers.md
+++ b/content/posts/load-balancers.md
@@ -14,17 +14,15 @@ Load Balancers (LB) are a crucial component for System Design. They are basicall
 
 ## How does a request get processed by a Load Balancer?
 
-- Request is received
-- Request then is evaluated:
-  - LB determines which server or resource should handle the request
-    - At this point, the Load Balancer Algorithm takes into account the following things:
-      - Server capacity and response time
-      - Number of active connections
-      - Geographic location
-
-- LB forwards request to the server
-- Server responds back to the LB
-- LB processes response and sends it back to the user/client
+1. Request is received
+2. Request then is evaluated:
+  LB determines which server or resource should handle the request using a balancing algorithm taking in consideration the following things:  
+    - Server capacity and response time
+    - Number of active connections
+    - Geographic location
+3. LB forwards request to the server
+4. Server responds back to the LB
+5. LB processes response and sends it back to the user/client
 
 ## Load Balancer Algorithms
 
diff --git a/content/posts/two-pointers.md b/content/posts/two-pointers.md
index 50b8d91..1ce73ab 100644
--- a/content/posts/two-pointers.md
+++ b/content/posts/two-pointers.md
@@ -9,10 +9,12 @@ Two Pointer is basically what the name says. You've got to use two variables to
 This approach excels in the following:
 
 ## Data structures
+
 - Arrays (sorted or unsorted)
 - Linked lists
 
 ## Problem types
+
 - Find a set of elements that fulfill certain constraints
   - Pairs, Triplets, Sub-arrays.
 
@@ -23,15 +25,17 @@ The most common problem types you'll encounter are something like this:
 > Given an array of unsorted numbers and a target number, find a triplet in the array whose sum is as close to the target number as possible.
 
 ## Tips and observations
+
 I think the idea is pretty clear right? Either the array is sorted or not, you could always sort it with a pre-built in function and start manipulating the pointers at your wish.
 
 A rule of thumb that I've been telling myself to follow is to **never name those pointers `i` and `j`**. Instead, name them `left` and `right`. Those names are much clear and will simplify things in your head.
 
 ## Common code structure
-For simplicity sake, I'll write things in Python.
 
+For simplicity sake, I'll write things in Python.
 
 ### Pointer at the beginning and end of an array
+
 ```python
 from typing import List
 
@@ -58,6 +62,7 @@ def bothSides(arr: List[int]):
 ```
 
 ### One main index and pointers at both ends
+
 ```python
 from typing import List
 
@@ -106,7 +111,6 @@ def rightPullsLeft(arr: List[int]):
       right += 1
 ```
 
-
 Alright, that's it for Two Pointers.
 
 Keep grinding!