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Technologies I've Thrown Away Over the Years
With 20 years of system architecture experience, I share the technologies I've deemed 'useless' in my career and why. A pragmatic perspective.
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Life experiences, personal growth and daily reflections.
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Coding with AI: Is It Blunting Developer Skills?
Is writing code with AI tools blunting our developer skills? I share my own experiences and thoughts on this topic.
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Coping with the Pressure of Constantly Learning New Things
With 20 years of tech experience, Mustafa Erbay shares ways to move forward without being crushed by the pressure of continuous learning.
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First Years in Software Engineering: The Anatomy of Adaptation
A deep dive into the adaptation process for newcomers to software engineering, the challenges they face, and practical solutions, with Mustafa Erbay's.
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5 Realities You Need to Know Before Starting a Homelab
Before deciding to set up a homelab, learn what awaits you in this exciting world from Mustafa Erbay's experiences. Costs, time, and…
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Secretly Holding Two Full-Time Remote Jobs: 'Overemployment'
Exploring the technical and ethical dimensions of secretly holding two full-time remote jobs, leveraging the flexibility of remote work. The reality of.
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AI Was Supposed to End Burnout; It Burned Those Who Embraced It Most
How did AI's promise to reduce workload actually create a new, more insidious form of burnout? I explore this paradox based on my own experiences.
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Is 'Skill Atrophy' a Real Threat in a 20-Year Career?
My personal observations on the risk of skill degradation in a two-decade technology career and my experiences in coping with this threat.
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Stack Overflow Deleted 15 Years: Traffic Crashed 75%, and That's Bad
A pragmatic analysis of Stack Overflow's traffic decline, the future of technical knowledge sharing, and my personal experiences.
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Working Two Jobs Simultaneously: Smart Move or Ethical Breach?
One of the most controversial topics I've encountered in my career: working multiple jobs at the same time. Is this a smart move, or a breach of professional.
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The Anatomy of ERP Module Integration: Its Impact on Side Projects
How does the complexity of enterprise ERP integrations affect my personal side projects? An analysis of my experiences and lessons learned.
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Zero-Trust Architecture: The New Cost of Security
Explore step by step what Zero-Trust architecture is, why it matters, and how to implement it. Get ready for a new era in security.
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The Anatomy of ERP Master Data Management: A Guide
An in-depth analysis and practical tips on master data management, the backbone of ERP systems. A guide full of real-world experiences.
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The Cost of Idempotency in Distributed Systems: Why It Matters and
Read about the theoretical benefits and practical costs of idempotency in distributed systems, with concrete examples from Mustafa Erbay's perspective.
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The Hidden Costs of Distributed Lock Alternatives and Their Impact on
I examine the technical and operational costs encountered when choosing lock mechanisms in distributed systems, with concrete examples.
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Mobile Push Notifications: Cost-Benefit Balance in Side Projects
I analyze the setup, operational costs, and real benefits of push notifications in side projects based on my experiences. Tips for a balanced strategy.
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What Did I Break This Week? The Hard Road of Experience
In my 20-year career, I still break things every week. The real issue isn't what you break, but how you fix it and what you learn. This week's incidents and…
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Switch Hardening: A Time Waste for Side Projects, or Smart…
Is switch hardening on your side projects unnecessary? I bring a pragmatic perspective to this topic with my experiences.
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Eventual Consistency in Distributed Systems: Realities and
Learn what eventual consistency is in distributed systems, its practical challenges, and realistic expectations through Mustafa Erbay's experiences.
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ERP Standardization and the Loss of Flexibility in Side Products: A
I explain how corporate ERP standards affect my side projects, balancing flexibility and innovation with my own experiences.
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Mobile App Size: 3 Priorities from an Indie Hacker's Perspective
Optimizing your mobile app's size is crucial for increasing download rates and improving user experience. Here are 3 critical priorities from an indie hacker's.
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Multi-tenant Architecture: A Trap for Side Projects?
I analyze my experiences with multi-tenant architecture in my side projects and the traps this architecture brings, from my own perspective.
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Log Level Strategy: Developer Comfort or Operational Burden?
The operational burden, performance losses, and correct log level strategy created in production by haphazardly added logs during software development...
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CI/CD Build Cache Management: Time Savings and Infrastructure Costs
Optimize build cache management in your CI/CD pipelines to save time and reduce infrastructure costs. A detailed guide.