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Conferences and Certifications: Overrated Tools in a Career?
Analyzing the true value and proper use of conferences and certifications in my tech career, based on my field experience. In which situations…
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Self-Hosted VPN vs. Commercial Service: The Price of Independence
Should you set up your own VPN or use a ready-made commercial service? A comparative guide on independence, security, cost, and maintenance burden.
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Secure Access to Self-Hosted Applications: The Cloudflare Tunnel
Learn how to use Cloudflare Tunnel to provide secure and hassle-free external access to applications on your own servers.
Technology
The Anatomy of Skill Atrophy in Software: Realities and Risks
We examine the anatomy of skills that degrade over time in software and system management. The mechanisms leading to atrophy, the risks, and what can be done.
Technology
My Own Media Server: 4 Challenges Brought by Convenience
The fundamental challenges I faced when setting up my own media server, such as data integrity, network performance, security, and maintenance, and my.
Tutorials
Deep Dive into One Area or Be Versatile in Your Career?
As a technology leader with 20 years of experience, I examine the question of whether you should focus on a single area or be versatile in your career.
Career
Why AI Tools Are Making Junior Developers' Careers More Challenging
We analyze how AI tools are impacting junior developers' careers and why they pose a challenge.
Technology
Cloudflare Tunnel vs Nginx Proxy Manager: Which One for Self-Hosting?
My choices between Cloudflare Tunnel and Nginx Proxy Manager when exposing my services to the internet, considering security, performance, and ease of.
Career
How to Expand Your Expertise in Software with AI?
Discover how to expand your existing technical expertise with AI tools, through practical examples and approaches from Mustafa Erbay's perspective. AI is not.
Technology
AI-Powered Code Editors: The Anatomy of Real Productivity
I explore the productivity gains AI-powered code editors bring to development processes and the accompanying risks of dependency, drawing from my field.
Technology
Homelab: The True Cost of Constant Upgrade Desire
I examine the costs, time loss, and lessons learned from the desire for continuous hardware upgrades in homelab environments, from a practical perspective.
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Developing Smart Applications with AI Function Calling: A 3-Step Guide
Learn how LLMs interact with external tools. A step-by-step guide to developing smart applications with AI Function Calling.
Technology
Self-Hosted Application Update Management: Current Status
Strategies for seamless and secure update management in self-hosted infrastructures. Automation tools, rollback mechanisms, and database migrations.
Life
The Three Costs of AI Voice Fraud
Examining the direct and indirect costs of AI-based voice cloning technology in the corporate world and operational processes.
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Does Investing in Custom LLM Fine-Tuning Always Pay Off?
I examine the cost-benefit balance of fine-tuning LLMs in enterprise applications, explaining when it makes sense based on my practical experience.
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5 Ways to Quickly Run Self-Hosted Applications with Docker Compose
From minimal files to health checks, 5 effective ways I've experienced to quickly spin up self-hosted applications with Docker Compose…
Career
In a Developer's Career: Personal Data Security vs. Corporate
How a developer balances personal data security and corporate compliance, navigating ethical responsibilities and legal obligations in their own...
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Using AI in Code Refactoring: Steps and Real Costs
Exploring the steps, effective prompt engineering techniques, and the real costs associated with using AI in code refactoring processes.
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Homelab Setup with N100 Mini-PC: 5 Practical Steps
We set up a quiet, low-power, and high-performance homelab with an Intel N100 mini-PC. Explore Proxmox, ZFS, VLAN, and Docker steps.
Career
Self-Hosting Instead of AWS Certifications: Which is More Valuable?
We examine the differences between obtaining AWS certifications and managing your own server (self-hosting) in terms of cost, technical depth, and career.
Career
Technical Leader or Manager: 3 Steps to Choose Your Career Path
What should you consider and what steps should you take when choosing between technical leadership and management in your software career? Based on my.
Career
The Realities of Developer Productivity in the Age of AI Tools
I examine the impact of AI tools on developer productivity, the realities beyond fast coding, and new risks, drawing from my own experiences.
Life
Hosting Open Source Applications: The Maintenance Cost of Independence
The independence that comes with hosting your own open-source applications brings with it a significant maintenance cost, from software updates to security.
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Password Managers: 3 Key Differences for a Secure Choice
A pragmatic look at the 3 fundamental differences to consider when choosing password managers: storage, authentication, and ecosystem support.