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AI Trust Drops to 29%, Usage Climbs to 84%: On What We Don't Trust
I examine the paradox behind the decline in trust in AI technologies despite their increasing usage, from a pragmatic perspective. Why we don't trust...
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Coping with the Pressure of Constantly Learning New Things
With 20 years of tech experience, Mustafa Erbay shares ways to move forward without being crushed by the pressure of continuous learning.
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Technologies I've Thrown Away Over the Years
With 20 years of system architecture experience, I share the technologies I've deemed 'useless' in my career and why. A pragmatic perspective.
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5 Realities You Need to Know Before Starting a Homelab
Before deciding to set up a homelab, learn what awaits you in this exciting world from Mustafa Erbay's experiences. Costs, time, and…
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Secretly Holding Two Full-Time Remote Jobs: 'Overemployment'
Exploring the technical and ethical dimensions of secretly holding two full-time remote jobs, leveraging the flexibility of remote work. The reality of.
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The Hidden Costs of Distributed Lock Alternatives and Their Impact on
I examine the technical and operational costs encountered when choosing lock mechanisms in distributed systems, with concrete examples.
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Switch Hardening: A Time Waste for Side Projects, or Smart…
Is switch hardening on your side projects unnecessary? I bring a pragmatic perspective to this topic with my experiences.
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API Versioning Strategy: Simple Approach or Forward-Looking Solution?
I'm sharing different API versioning strategies, their advantages/disadvantages, blended with my own experiences.
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Mobile Push Notification Reliability: The Cost of Building on Updates…
I'm exploring the reliability of push notifications in mobile apps through update strategies. The risks of updates and more robust approaches.
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Switch Hardening: Why It Always Takes a Backseat in Side Projects?
Why is switch hardening overlooked in my side projects and small-scale systems? The pressure for rapid production and cost concerns often push basic network.
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Build Cache Optimization in CI/CD Pipelines: 3 Practical Ways
Improve developer quality of life by speeding up slow CI/CD processes. We examine 3 practical and concrete methods for build cache optimization.
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CI/CD Times and Our Daily Lives: Local vs Shared Build Cache
I examine the effects of build cache mechanisms on CI/CD times and, consequently, our daily workflow, looking at the differences between local and shared.
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Side Project Graveyard: When Should You Pull the Plug?
My guide to pruning dead projects that have been accumulating for years, consuming RAM on servers, and generating domain renewal bills.
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Untangling the Inheritance: The Hidden Burden of Undocumented Systems
Learn how to untangle the hidden burden of undocumented systems you run into in your work or personal life. Step-by-step strategies and practical fixes for…