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Distributed Locks in Side Projects: 4 Simpler Approaches
Learn how to implement distributed lock mechanisms in your side projects using simpler and more pragmatic methods.
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Error Handling Choices: The Operational Burden of a Detailed Approach
I examine the operational cost, trade-offs, and real-world impacts of detailed error handling. How much detail is necessary in which situations?
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ERP Integrations: Why the Point-to-Point Approach Falls Short?
Why point-to-point connections are insufficient in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system integrations, illustrated with real-world examples and my.
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Eventual Consistency vs Strong Consistency: The Right Choice Guide
Understanding the differences, advantages, disadvantages, and key considerations for making the right choice between eventual consistency and strong.
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The Operational Overhead of Migrating from Monolith to Modular
I share my experiences with the operational challenges and costs encountered when migrating from a monolithic application to a modular structure.
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AI Agent Tool-Use Limits: When and Why to Stretch Them?
We explore when and why to stretch the tool usage limits of AI agents, with practical examples and technical analyses. We'll delve into trade-offs and...
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JWT Revocation: Stateless Promise Meets Real-World Challenge
While JWT's stateless nature sounds appealing, I explore the challenges of token revocation in real-world scenarios and my solution approaches.
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The Cost of Offline-First Synchronization in Mobile Apps: A Pragmatic
We delve into the synchronization challenges, costs, and practical solutions brought by the offline-first architecture in mobile applications.
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BGP Route Flap Anatomy: Why It Happens, How to Fix It?
Understand the root causes of BGP route flap issues, diagnose them, and ensure your network's stability with effective solutions.
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The Cost of Offline-First Synchronization in Mobile Applications
I examine the real operational cost of building an offline-first synchronization architecture in mobile projects, through the lens of databases, networking.
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API Versioning: URI vs Header – Which Is More Practical?
I compare the URI and Header approaches to API versioning with real‑world examples, discussing trade‑offs and practical implementations.
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Log Level Strategy: How to Make the Right Choices in a Production
What should be considered when defining a log level strategy in production environments? Which log level should be used when? I'll explain with my experiences.
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Mobile Push Notifications: Firebase or Your Own Solution? Detailed…
Comparing push notification solutions for mobile apps through Firebase and custom-developed alternatives, covering cost, flexibility, and…
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The Anatomy of VLAN Segmentation: Foundations of Proper Design
Learn step-by-step how to design VLAN segmentation to improve network security and performance. Real-world scenarios and practical tips.
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AI Prompt Injection Defense: Building Effective Strategies in 5 Steps
Develop actionable and effective strategies in 5 steps to protect Large Language Models (LLMs) from Prompt Injection attacks. Practical solutions based on my.
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The Burden of API Versioning: URI or Header?
I compare API versioning strategies, specifically URI and Header-based approaches, using my own experiences. In which scenarios does each make more sense?
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BGP Route Flap Damping: A Solution or a New Problem?
Deep dive into the BGP route flap damping mechanism. Explore its actual benefits, potential drawbacks, and real-world implications in network engineering.
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Seamless Deployment: Blue/Green vs Canary Trade-off Analysis
This post provides a technical deep dive into Blue/Green and Canary seamless deployment strategies, examining their trade-offs and real-world applications.
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Vector Database Selection: Balancing Cost and Performance
Comparing PGVector, Qdrant, and Milvus to reduce memory costs and achieve performance balance in vector search projects.
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Managing AI Agent Tool-Use Limits in 3 Steps
Learn how to manage the boundaries of AI agents' tool usage in 3 steps to ensure these tools are used safely, efficiently, and in a controlled manner...
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Multi-Tenant ERP: The Risks of a Shared Schema
An in-depth look at why the shared schema approach in multi-tenant ERP systems is risky, complete with real-world examples and technical details.
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RBAC or ABAC: Which Authorization Model?
Comparing RBAC and ABAC among authorization models. Which is more suitable for which scenario, based on my production environment experiences...
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RAG Retrieval: Is High Quality Essential for Every Project?
I delve into the importance of retrieval quality in Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems with concrete examples and in-depth analysis.
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Anatomy of Database Index Structures: Fundamentals of Query
A detailed examination of database index structures (B-tree, GIN, BRIN) and strategies for enhancing query performance. With real-world scenarios and concrete.
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The Cost of Cross-Platform Development: Native Module Integration
I share my experiences regarding the challenges and costs of native module integration in cross-platform frameworks like Flutter.
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Idempotency in Distributed Systems: 3 Methods for Fault Tolerance
Learn about the concept of idempotency in distributed systems and 3 effective methods to ensure operation repeatability and data consistency in the face of.
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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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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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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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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.
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Build Cache Management in CI/CD: 3 Practical Strategies
Effective build cache management strategies to shorten build times in your CI/CD pipelines. Sharing my experiences.
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Offline-First Synchronization Strategies in Mobile Applications
In-depth strategies and practical approaches for data synchronization, offline operation, and performance optimization in your mobile applications.
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7.6 GB VPS Swap Fire with Docker: A Kernel Patch Nightmare
A practical guide to swap issues encountered when using Docker on small VPS instances and kernel patch solutions. Detailed analysis with my experiences.
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Docker Container Network Traffic: Monitoring and Optimization on My
I'm detailing step-by-step how I monitor and optimize network traffic for Docker containers running on my VPS. Performance tips and practical commands included.
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Why Are My Docker Containers Slow? A Monitoring Guide for My Own VPS
A practical guide to monitoring the performance of Docker containers on your own VPS and finding the root causes of slowdowns. Systemd, cgroup, and journald…
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Docker Deploy on VPS: Nginx Strategies for Zero Downtime
Mustafa Erbay details the technical aspects and strategies for achieving zero-downtime deployments using Nginx for Dockerized applications on a VPS.
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Securely Deploying an SQLite Database to a Docker Container with
A guide to securely deploying an SQLite database to a Docker container using GitHub Actions.
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Nginx Reverse Proxy: Managing Multiple Docker Services on a Single VPS
A step-by-step guide on how I manage multiple Docker applications on a single VPS using Nginx reverse proxy, and the challenges I encountered.
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The Invisible Wars of Environment Variable Management: Hidden…
Discover why environment variable management is so critical, the common nightmares, and effective strategies to win these hidden wars. From application...
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BGP Neighbor Wars in Network Infrastructure: An Operational Nightmare
Learn what BGP neighbor wars are, why they emerge, and practical strategies to prevent this operational nightmare. Keep your network stable.
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The Network's Blind Spot: Chasing MTU Mismatches
Discover the MTU mismatch behind mysterious issues affecting your network performance. In this detailed guide, learn what MTU is, how to diagnose problems, and…
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The Ephemeral Storage Trap in Cloud Infrastructure: An SRE…
Explore the risks of ephemeral storage in cloud platforms and the best practices to prevent data loss from an SRE perspective.
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Hidden Network Segmentation: An SRE's Security Battle
Hidden network segmentation is both a security necessity and an operational challenge for SREs. In this article, we dig deep into the topic from an SRE…
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The Cost of a Single Bad Decision in System Architecture
Learn the destructive effects of a single wrong decision in system architecture and how to avoid these mistakes.
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The Load Balancer's Silent Betrayal: Misrouted Traffic
A deep look at how load balancer (Load Balancer) misconfigurations affect system performance and the issues that cause traffic to get misrouted.
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The Silent Decay of Cloud Firewall Rules: An Operational…
Learn how cloud firewall rules degrade over time and how that decay turns into an operational nightmare.
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The Anatomy of Unscalable Database Decisions in System Architecture
A deep look at the long-term effects of database choices in system architecture and the scalability traps they create. The cost of bad decisions and…
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Hidden Kernel Panic Battles: System Betrayal in Production
A field guide to understanding, preventing, and recovering from kernel panics in production. How to keep your systems stable.
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Hunting Hidden Blackholes in Production Networks: An Anatomy of…
Find the invisible blackholes in your production network. Understand why traffic disappears, and walk through how to debug it step by step.
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Redis Sharding: The Hidden Wars in Production and Its Dark Side
Explore the complexity, challenges, and hidden production battles of Redis sharding. We shed light on the dark side of sharding.
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Hunting Poison Messages in Message Queues: The Silent Nightmare of…
Learn about the 'poison message' problem that arises in message queues and the strategies to deal with it. Protect the health of your production environment.
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Circuit Breaker Crisis in Production: The Fragility of Microservices
Misapplying or skipping the circuit breaker pattern in microservice architectures can cause serious crises in production environments. In this post…
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Distributed Lock Deadlock in Production: The Silent Betrayal of…
Understanding the deadlocks that distributed lock mechanisms can cause in microservice architectures, and grasping this silent betrayal, is critically…
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Cloud Firewall Policy Conflicts: An Operational Nightmare
An in-depth look at the operational impact of cloud firewall policy conflicts and how to resolve these issues.
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The Cache Invalidation Dead End in Large-Scale Systems
An in-depth look at cache invalidation problems frequently encountered in large-scale systems and the solutions that actually work.
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Leader Election in Distributed Systems: A Critical Mechanism in Crisis
An in-depth look at the importance of the Leader Election algorithm in distributed systems and how it kicks in when things go sideways.
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The Hidden Trap of Legacy PostgreSQL Replication: Why You Need to…
Learn the potential pitfalls of setting up replication on older PostgreSQL versions, and how to avoid them. Stay safe and stable…
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IaC Drift Management: Unexpected Infrastructure Discrepancies and
IaC Drift Management prevents your infrastructure from deviating from your code. Learn the causes, risks, and strategies for detecting and correcting drift.
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Hidden IPVS Issues in Kubernetes Clusters and How to Solve Them
Take a deep dive into the IPVS issues you run into in critical Kubernetes clusters. This guide walks through the subtleties of IPVS and the performance…
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The Distributed Cache Invalidation Dilemma: Anatomy of…
Take a deep look at distributed cache invalidation strategies in distributed systems and the problems caused by inconsistent data. Solutions and best…
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A Hidden Resource Exhaustion War: The Deadly Dance of Containers
Learn about the hidden resource-exhaustion war containers fight, and how to manage this deadly dance. Performance optimization and stability included…
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Kubernetes Service Discovery Crisis: The Dark Side of DNS
Are you wrestling with service discovery issues in Kubernetes? Explore the limitations of DNS and how to overcome these challenges.
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Hidden Network Policy Crises in Production: Kubernetes War Stories
Overlooked details in Kubernetes Network Policies can spark unexpected crises in production. In this article we'll dig into common pitfalls and…
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Virtual Server Hardware Overcommit: The Hidden Threat to Performance
Learn how hardware overcommit on virtual servers quietly tanks performance — and how to keep your infrastructure out of that hidden swamp.
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The Thundering Herd Problem in System Architecture: Crisis Management
Get a deep understanding of the thundering herd problem in system architecture — what it is, why it happens, and how to solve it. Keep your systems stable…
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Storage I/O Latency Battles in Legacy Virtualization
Take a detailed look at the Storage I/O Latency problems you run into with legacy virtualization infrastructure, their causes, and the strategies for fixing…
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How a Hidden DNS Bug Brought Down a Network Architecture: A Case Study
Learn through a case study how a hidden DNS bug threatening network architectures can spiral into a full-blown disaster. Don't miss this deep dive.
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Observability Failure: The Hidden Causes Behind Critical…
Discover the overlooked causes behind production outages. Learn the impact of observability failure on critical systems and how to fix it.
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RAM Exhaustion and the OOM Killer: How to Prevent Sudden Crashes…
Take a deep look at RAM exhaustion and the Linux OOM Killer mechanism that causes sudden crashes in production. Diagnosis, prevention, and resolution…
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Leadership in Distributed Systems: Architectural Decisions in a Crisis
Discover the critical role of leadership in architectural decision-making during crises in distributed systems, plus the strategies that work.
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Origin Shield Issues in Cloud Native CDNs: A Cache Stampede Hunt
Learn about the cache stampede problems that Origin Shield can cause in Cloud Native CDNs, and how to solve them.
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The Micro-Segmentation Trap: Unexpected Network Outages
A look at the security benefits of micro-segmentation, the unexpected network outages it triggers when applied incorrectly, the root causes, and how to fix…
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Cache Stampede in Front of the CDN: Origin Server Loading Wars
Explore the Cache Stampede problem in front of CDNs, its causes, and effective strategies to avoid overloading the origin server.
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Clock Drift in Distributed Systems: The Hidden Danger of Time
Discover the critical importance of time synchronization in distributed systems and the hidden dangers caused by clock drift. Explore NTP, PTP, logical…
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Defense Strategies Against Kubernetes DNS Cache Poisoning
Learn effective defense strategies against DNS cache poisoning attacks in Kubernetes environments. Discover methods to strengthen your security.
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Kubernetes Pod-to-Pod Network Policies Battles: Securing the Mesh…
Learn step by step how to secure pod-to-pod network communication in Kubernetes with Network Policies. A detailed guide with examples.