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The Dependency Update Triad: Stability, Time, and Cost
We examine the stability issues, lost time, and hidden costs brought by dependency updates in software development, drawn from Mustafa Erbay's experiences.
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Distributed Locks vs. Leased Locks: The Right Choice in Resource
This article delves deep into distributed locks and leased lock mechanisms used for managing access to shared resources in distributed systems,...
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BGP Route Flap Management: Effective Prevention in 3 Steps
A practical guide to understanding, diagnosing, and effectively managing BGP route flap issues in 3 steps.
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The Hidden Cost of CI/CD Pipeline Complexity: Maintenance and
Explore the unseen costs of complex CI/CD pipelines, maintenance challenges, and consultancy expenses through Mustafa Erbay's pragmatic perspective...
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Zero-Trust Architecture: 3 Practical Implementation Steps
Zero-Trust offers a more robust approach than traditional network security. From my own experience, here are 3 practical steps to set it up.
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VLAN Segmentation: Balancing Security and Performance
I explain how I strike a balance between performance and security when moving from a flat network to VLAN segmentation, sharing technical details from my field.
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Dependency Security: 3 Approaches to Vulnerability Management
Learn 3 effective approaches to manage dependency vulnerabilities in your software projects, with concrete examples and my experiences.
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A Step Onto the Shore at Samsun
107 years ago one man stepped ashore at Samsun. No money, no plan, no army — just a decision. A short, sincere note on 19 May.
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Dependency Vulnerabilities in CI/CD: 3 Practical Management Methods
Learn 3 effective methods for managing dependency vulnerabilities in your software development processes with Mustafa Erbay's experience. Enhance CI/CD.
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MVCC Misconceptions: The Indie Hacker's Database Choice Dilemma
I analyze the practical implications of MVCC, performance trade-offs, and real-world scenarios when choosing a database for indie hackers.
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Retries in Distributed Systems: My Observations
Why are retries in distributed systems inevitable? Practical approaches and life lessons learned from twenty years of experience.
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JWT Storage: LocalStorage or HttpOnly Cookie?
I explore the intricacies of securely storing JWT tokens in web applications, comparing LocalStorage and HttpOnly Cookies.
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Restricting Tool Usage in AI Agents: Secure Design in 3 Steps
How do you control the tool usage of AI agents? Secure agent architecture with schema hardening, isolation, and RBAC.
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Pragmatic Switch Hardening: 3 Critical Configuration Steps
I'm sharing the switch hardening steps that form the foundation of network security based on my own experiences: DHCP Snooping, DAI, and IP Source Guard.
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3 Architectural Mistakes That Undermine Reliability in Mobile Push
We delve into 3 common architectural mistakes that degrade the reliability of push notifications in mobile applications and their solutions.
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Why Is Silicon Valley's OpenTelemetry Obsession Exaggerated?
Comments on why OpenTelemetry is so popular in Silicon Valley.
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Eventual vs. Strong Consistency: The Indie Hacker's Tough Choice
As an indie hacker, I discuss how I choose between Eventual and Strong Consistency for my systems, the trade-offs involved, and my real-world experiences.
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Fast Deploy Decisions: Team Stress and the Edge of Debt Accumulation
A guide from my personal experiences on team stress, technical debt, and trade-offs encountered when choosing deploy strategies.
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Multi-tenant ERP Solutions: Why Are the True Costs Overlooked?
I explore the operational and technical challenges behind the seemingly attractive initial costs of multi-tenant ERP solutions, drawing from my own experiences.
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Mobile App Size Optimization vs. Push Notification…
Balancing mobile app size with push notification reliability. Which optimizations truly add value?
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Secret Rotation: 3 Core Principles for Secure Applications
Exploring secret rotation, a cornerstone of application security, and delving into my own principles of automation, lifecycle management, and seamless.
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The Cost of Blue/Green Deploy: The Tip of the Developer Time Iceberg
Examining the hidden developer time costs of the Blue/Green deploy strategy and its implications.
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Monolith or Modular Architecture? An Indie Hacker's Transition Journey
I share my personal experiences on the differences between monolith and modular architectures, the challenges of transitioning for indie hackers, and practical.
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Logs vs. Metrics: Which is More Effective for Troubleshooting?
Explore the differences between logs and metrics for troubleshooting, their strengths and weaknesses, and when to use each in detail.