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AI Agents: Can They Replace a Senior Developer?
I examine the current capabilities of AI agents and compare them to the role of a senior developer, exploring future collaboration models and expectations.
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Indie Hacker Career: SaaS or Self-Hosting?
As an indie hacker, which infrastructure model should you choose? An in-depth analysis of the advantages, disadvantages, and costs of SaaS and Self-Hosting.
Technology
SMS and e-Government Scams in Turkey: Prevalence and Protection
The increasing prevalence of SMS and e-Government based scams in Turkey, the techniques used, and personal and corporate protection against them…
Tutorials
AI Tool Integration: The Anatomy of an Efficient Workflow
Integrating AI tools into enterprise workflows isn't just about adding technology; it's about rethinking existing processes and boosting efficiency.…
Tutorials
System Design Interviews: How They Transform into Real Architectural
How ideal architectures discussed in System Design interviews differ from the harsh realities of production environments, and what to consider to bridge this.
Career
Homelab: The Unexpected Time Cost of Career Development
The allure of setting up a homelab and the learning opportunities it offers are significant. But how to balance this passion with its hidden time cost on.
Life
Why AI Tools in Personal Knowledge Management Aren't Delivering?
We delve into the technical reasons why AI and RAG systems fail in Personal Knowledge Management (PKM) processes, exploring context loss and local solutions.
Life
Why is 'Hustle Culture' Overhyped in a Developer's Career?
Exploring why the pressure of 'hustle culture' in a developer's career is often exaggerated, discussing realistic approaches for a sustainable career, and.
Life
2FA Methods: SMS, App, Hardware Key – Which One to Choose?
I compare critical 2FA methods for account security: SMS, mobile app, and hardware key. When and why to prefer each one…
Life
Building an AI-Powered Blog Content Pipeline in 3 Steps
I explain how I automated blog content production with AI and how I built this pipeline in 3 steps.
Technology
The Evolution of Critical Thinking in AI-Assisted Development
As AI tools transform our development processes, we explore how our critical thinking skills are evolving and the challenges this new paradigm brings...
Life
AI-powered coding: Does it truly enhance developer flow?
I question the impact of AI-powered coding tools on developer flow based on my own experiences: Does it truly increase productivity, or does it create new...
Technology
AI-Powered Code Generation from Specs: A 5-Step Efficiency and Cost
I'm examining the process of generating code from technical specifications using AI, along with an efficiency and cost analysis, in 5 steps. From detailed spec.
Life
Choosing AI Models: The Anatomy of Deciding on the Right Tool
I examine the practical challenges, costs, performance, and strategic decisions involved in selecting AI models, drawing from Mustafa Erbay's experiences.
Technology
Self-Hosted Application Updates: Balancing Automation and Stability
The challenges, trade-offs, and practical strategies for automating update processes and maintaining operational stability in self-hosted applications.
Career
Penetration Testing Knowledge in a Developer's Career: 5 Cost-Benefit
I examine 5 important cost-benefit balances that penetration testing knowledge adds to a developer's career, based on my own experiences.
Life
AI Assistants: Will They Really Be Enough for Everything?
Exploring the place of AI assistants in our daily workflows and lives, their current limitations, and future potential, based on my own experiences…
Life
Salary Negotiation in Global Remote Jobs: 4 Practical Tips
I'm sharing 4 practical tips from my experience on what to consider when negotiating salary in global remote jobs. Knowing your worth and using the right.
Tutorials
Self-Hosted VPN vs. Commercial Solutions: The Cost Anatomy of Security
We examine the true costs, operational burdens, and architectural differences of self-hosted VPN solutions versus commercial ZTNA/VPN alternatives.
Life
Password Managers: 3 Security Differences Between Open Source vs.
Mustafa Erbay discusses the fundamental security differences between open-source and commercial password managers, focusing on data storage, auditing, and.
Life
AI-Powered Coding: Why the Productivity Promise is Overhyped?
We examine the real productivity impact of AI assistants in software development, along with overlooked costs and technical debt, based on field experience.
Career
Earning Technical Certifications in 5 Steps with AI Tools
Learn how to earn technical certifications faster, more efficiently, and more effectively in 5 steps with the help of AI tools. Tips from experience.
Technology
Data Backup in Self-Hosted Services: Risks and Practical Solutions
Exploring data backup strategies for self-hosted services, common risks, and practical solutions based on my own experiences.
Life
Corporate Career vs. Indie Hacker: An Anatomy of Freedom and Its Costs
For those torn between the security of a corporate structure and the freedom of being an indie hacker, I explore the advantages and disadvantages of both.