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Tired of Subscriptions: I Decided to Host Everything Myself
With 20 years of experience, I'm sharing my journey to escape the subscription hell and host everything on my own servers. On cost, control, and autonomy.
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Technology
A Software Reality I Had Wrong for Years
I realized years later that software success lies much more in understanding organizational flows and human factors than in the code itself.
Technology
Architectural Foundations of Autonomous AI Agents
Delve into the fundamental architecture of AI agents, their decision-making mechanisms, environmental interactions, and the challenges they face.
Career
Are We Coding for Money or for Passion?
Is it possible to find a balance between money and passion in a software career? I explore this question with anecdotes and personal approaches from my 20.
Technology
VPN: Perceived Security and 3 Real Costs
An in-depth analysis of VPN's perceived security benefits and its true costs. Management complexity, performance degradation, and Zero-Trust incompatibility…
Career
20 Years in Software: Things That Still Surprise Me
In my twenty-year software career, beyond technical knowledge, I'm still surprised by the human factor, the power of simplicity, and the true cost of technical.
Life
3 Steps to Perform Your Best in Software Interviews
I explain the three steps of systematic preparation, problem-solving, and code optimization for high performance in interviews, with examples.
Technology
Authenticator Apps vs. SMS 2FA: 3 Key Differences in Security
I explore the fundamental security differences between two-factor authentication methods, addressing SIM swap and phishing risks.
Career
The Frenzy to Chase Every Technology: Pragmatic Engineering
A deep analysis on the frenzy to keep up with every technology in the industry and ways to build a pragmatic engineering career.
Career
3 Critical Steps When Choosing AI-Powered Developer Tools
I address the challenges of choosing AI-powered developer tools, offering 3 critical steps and practical tips for making the right decisions.
Life
How I Set Up My Digital Organization as an Engineer
Managing years of digital clutter is not just about order for an engineer; it's about mental clarity and productivity. My practical…
Career
The Forgotten Cost of Security in Indie Hacker Projects
In indie hacker projects, security is often an overlooked cost. This post discusses how early-stage security investments, when neglected, can lead to.
Career
The Untold Side of Working Remotely for International Companies
I share my own experiences about working remotely for international companies, revealing that it's not just about high salaries and flexibility, but also.
Career
Why Senior Developer Experience Can Sometimes Be a Hindrance
A senior developer's experience can slow down a project; a deep analysis of decision weight, code review delays, and communication barriers.
Tutorials
Remove Your Personal Information from the Internet: Data Broker Sites
A step-by-step practical guide to deleting your personal information from data broker sites. Reduce your digital footprint and protect your privacy.
Tutorials
6 Mistakes You're Making With Your Wi-Fi Router: Home Network Fixes
I'm covering 6 critical settings you can make today to improve your home Wi-Fi network's security and performance, and why they matter.
Technology
There's No Such Thing as Perfect Architecture
Confirmed by 20 years of experience: Perfect software architecture always remains an illusion in the face of real-world constraints. The importance of.
Technology
Why Do AI Chatbots Still Give Wrong Answers?
Why AI chatbots still give wrong answers, from the working principles of LLMs to data quality, context window limits, and RAG challenges…
Life
The Current State of the Passkey Ecosystem: Convenience or Lock-in?
I analyze the passwordless convenience and platform dependency risks that Passkeys bring, based on my own experiences.
Life
The Anatomy of Evaluating AI Tools: From Marketing Hype to Reality
A practical guide to understanding the true value of AI tools, separating them from marketing promises. Evaluation frameworks and considerations from my.
Life
30 Days Without Google: Is It Possible, Is It Worth It?
My attempt to step away from the Google ecosystem for a month: the challenges I faced, the alternatives I discovered, and how this experience impacted my.
Tutorials
Single Sign-On (SSO) in Your Homelab
Manage your homelab services from a single hub. We integrate 2FA-supported SSO into all your local services using Authentik and Docker Compose.
Technology
KVKK and Small Businesses: Don't Assume You're Exempt from VERBİS
I discuss the misconception small businesses have about KVKK and VERBİS exemption, the risks they'll face in 2026, and practical steps for compliance.
Tutorials
Isolate Smart Home Devices: A Practical Way to Segment IoT
Isolate your smart home devices from other network traffic to boost performance and reduce security risks. Using a guest network and VLANs for IoT…