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EngineeringDocker lazy loading at Grab: Accelerating container startup times
Large container images were causing slow cold starts and poor auto-scaling for Grab's data platforms. This post explores how we implemented Docker image lazy loading with Seekable OCI (SOCI) technology, to achieve faster image pulls and startup times. The blog discusses how lazy loading works, the technology behind SOCI and eStargz, and finally how this configuration delivered a 60% improvement in download times.
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EngineeringFrom deployment slop to production reality: How BriX bridges the gap with enterprise-grade AI infrastructure
Built an AI tool that works locally but can't scale enterprise-wide? Learn how BriX tackles this deployment gap, turning prototypes into governed, production-grade solutions—no engineering team required.
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Engineering · Design · ProductDemystifying user journeys: Revolutionizing troubleshooting with auto tracking
In the dynamic realm of mobile development, understanding user journeys is key to effective troubleshooting. This blog delves into how Grab's innovative AutoTrack SDK has revolutionized session tracking. By addressing the challenges of incomplete user journey data, Grab has significantly reduced downtime, boosted customer satisfaction, and enhanced developer efficiency.
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EngineeringHow Grab is accelerating growth with real-time personalization using Customer Data Platform scenarios
Grab’s Customer Data Platform (CDP) introduces Scenarios, enabling real-time personalization at scale. By leveraging event triggers, geo-fencing, historical data, and predictive models, Grab delivers dynamic user experiences like mall offers, traveler recommendations, and ad retargeting. Proven results include more than a 3% uplift in conversions, driving growth across Southeast Asia.
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Engineering · DataA Decade of Defense: Celebrating Grab's 10th Year Bug Bounty Program
Discover how Grab has championed cybersecurity for a decade with its Bug Bounty Program. This article delves into the milestones, insights, and the collaborative efforts that have fortified Grab's defenses, ensuring a secure and reliable platform for millions.
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Engineering · DataReal-time data quality monitoring: Kafka stream contracts with syntactic and semantic test
Discover how Grab's Coban Platform revolutionizes real-time data quality monitoring for Kafka streams. Learn how syntactic and semantic tests empower stream users to ensure reliable data, prevent cascading errors, and accelerate AI-driven innovation.
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Engineering · DataSpellVault’s evolution: Beyond LLM apps, towards the agentic future
Discover SpellVault’s evolution from its early RAG-based foundations and plugin ecosystem to its transformation into a tool-driven, agentic framework that empowers users to build AI agents that are powerful, flexible, and future-ready.
Engineering
Cursor at Grab: Adoption and impact
A look inside how we scaled AI-assisted coding across Grab, moving Cursor from pilot to daily use to help us work faster and more reliably. Read what changed in our workflows with Cursor, how we integrated it responsibly, and what’s next for Cursor within Grab's ecosystem.
