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I Pulled My Data From the Cloud: Do I Regret It?
Did I regret moving my data on-premise and breaking free from cloud dependency? I'll share the technical and operational reasons behind this decision from my.
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Deep dives into software, cloud computing, AI and technology trends.
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I Switched to Jellyfin and Never Looked Back: When Plex Hit $250
After Plex Pass's pricing policy change, I detail my experience switching to Jellyfin, from setup to performance, security to user experience…
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When to Adopt New Technology, When to Wait?
I'm sharing the challenges I faced and the lessons I learned when deciding to adopt new technology. On the risks of early adoption and correct timing…
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Not Everyone Needs Kubernetes
I explain why Kubernetes isn't the only solution for every project, highlighting the advantages of simplicity and cost-effectiveness based on my 20 years of.
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7 Ways to Reduce Your AI Bill: Smart Strategies
As AI model token costs rapidly increase, I explain how you can reduce your bill using practical methods I've experienced.
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Build Your Own AI Agent: Automating Tasks in 3 Steps
Learn how to build your own AI agent using Python, LangChain, and the OpenAI API. A step-by-step guide to automating tasks.
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I Ran AI Agents Autonomously for 6 Months: An Honest Report
I ran my own AI agents autonomously for 6 months. In this process, I encountered successes, disappointments, technical details, and my cost analysis…
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5 Reasons Why Proxmox Should Be the Heart of Your Homelab
5 key reasons why Proxmox will strengthen your homelab in terms of high availability, storage, networking, and security.
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What is MCP and Why Did It Become 2026's Most Important AI Standard?
Exploring the Microservice Communication Protocol (MCP) standard, which solves the incompatibility problem between AI models, using a USB-C analogy and my own.
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GPT-5.5, Claude, Gemini, or DeepSeek? LLMs Based on Workload
I analyze the performance of different LLM models based on their workloads. Comparing GPT-5.5, Claude, Gemini, and DeepSeek to help you choose the right.
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Self-Hosting: A Hobby or a Necessity?
With 20 years of system architecture experience, I examine whether managing your own servers is a pleasure or an inevitable need.
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GitHub Copilot Now Charges Per Token: The Bill Shock
I examine the cost increases brought by GitHub Copilot's new token-based pricing model and the strategies I've developed to counter it.
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Why Simple Systems Always Win
One of the most expensive lessons I've learned in my career: Unnecessary complexity always invites disaster. The power of simplicity and why it's critical…
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System Architect vs. AI Solution Architect: An Anatomy of Roles
With 20 years of field experience, I examine the fundamental differences, commonalities, and operational challenges of system architecture and AI solution.
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Is Vibe Coding Dead? The Era of Karpathy's 'Agentic Engineering'
I argue that vibe coding is outdated and has been replaced by Karpathy's 'Agentic Engineering' approach. This new era focuses on AI agents in engineering...
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Cursor or Claude Code? Which AI Coding Tool Should You Choose in 2026
In 2026, we'll explore the differences, advantages, and disadvantages between AI coding tools like Cursor and Claude Code to help you make the right choice...
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AI Deleted a Production Database in 9 Seconds
I examine the potential dangers of AI agents in production environments through a real data loss scenario. Why should we be careful?
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The Bitter Truths of Building a Social Network
With 20 years of experience, I share the promises and challenges I faced in social network development, from scale to security, moderation to sustainability.
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Why I Love Centralized Architectures?
Despite the dazzling promises of distributed systems, my 20 years of experience have often shown me the value of the simplicity and control that centralized.
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One VPS Is Enough: Why More Is Usually a Waste of Resources?
With 20 years of systems architecture experience, I discuss why a single VPS is often sufficient and how adding more can be a waste of resources.
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Local Build Cache vs Remote: Cost Balance in CI/CD Speed
Local build cache or remote cache in your CI/CD pipelines? I dive deep into the balance of speed, cost, and efficiency.
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Things AI Still Can't Do: A Look Through 20 Years of Experience
As artificial intelligence rapidly enters our lives, I discuss the limits of AI and what it has yet to achieve, drawing on my 20 years of experience in system.
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Vector Databases in AI Projects: Are They Really Necessary?
Mustafa Erbay's pragmatic take on whether using a vector database is truly necessary for your AI projects, exploring trade-offs and alternative approaches.
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Your Own Push System Instead of FCM/APNs: When Is It Necessary?
Advantages, disadvantages, and considerations for building your own push notification system instead of relying on Google Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) and.