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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.
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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.
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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.
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4 Methods to Avoid the Time Trap When Self-Hosting
4 practical methods explaining how you can use your time more efficiently and avoid unnecessary workload when managing your own servers.
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AI Voice Scams: Observed Threats and the Cost of Protection
Exploring the growing threats of AI voice scams, the scenarios I've observed, and the technical and social measures that can be taken to protect against these.
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Deepening Your Career or Becoming Versatile in the Age of AI Tools
As AI tools rise, we re-evaluate our career paths: Should we specialize deeply or cultivate a versatile profile?
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Messaging Security: Signal vs. WhatsApp?
I compare the security differences between Signal and WhatsApp, two apps we frequently use for daily communication, based on my own experiences.
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AI Tool Cost Optimization: System Architecture Fundamentals
I'm examining system architecture approaches, trade-offs, and practical strategies to optimize costs arising from the integration of AI tools.
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AI Tools: Fundamentals of Optimizing Expenditures
Practical, experience-driven tips to reduce AI tool costs and manage your budget wisely. Model selection, token management, and API usage.
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Two-Factor Authentication: 3 Security Differences and a Selection
Why is Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) critical? Learn about the security differences between various 2FA methods like SMS, TOTP, and hardware keys, and how to.
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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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Gmail vs Proton Mail: Which Path to Choose for Email Security?
I delve into the differences between Gmail and Proton Mail regarding email security and privacy, based on my own experiences and technical details.
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Pi-hole vs uBlock Origin: The Cost of Network-Level Blocking
I compare Pi-hole and uBlock Origin in terms of network-level blocking. Which solution is more suitable for you, their costs, and…
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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.
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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…
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Is Using AI for Simple Tasks a Productivity Trap?
My personal observations on the allure and hidden costs of AI in simple tasks. Does it really save time, or are we losing our mental muscles?
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Is It Really Necessary to Try Every New AI Tool?
I evaluate the fatigue and impact on productivity of keeping up with every new AI tool released, based on my own experiences.
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Less But Deep: The Power of Focus
I explain how deepening in a single area, instead of constantly chasing the new, has shaped my career and brought my greatest successes.
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Is Prioritizing Privacy Paranoia?
In my twenty years of tech experience, I've repeatedly seen that privacy is not paranoia, but a practical necessity. It's a matter of mindset.
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How I Learned to Set Boundaries with Technology
In my twenty years of experience, I share how technology took over my life and the concrete steps I took to break free from this cycle.
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QR Code Scams (Quishing): Beware of That Sticker on the Parking
I share my experience of how you can be scammed via fake QR codes on parking machines and how to protect yourself from such quishing attacks.
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Losing Your Phone Number: SIM Swap Attacks and Self-Protection
A SIM Swap attack, also known as losing your phone number, is a serious threat to your digital security. In this guide, we'll explain how SIM Swap works…
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The Maintenance Burden of Homelab Expansion
My experiences with the unexpected maintenance burdens and personal time costs encountered while expanding my homelab.
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My Account Was Hacked! 5 Things to Do in the Right Order in the First
When you realize your account has been hacked, you can minimize the damage by taking the right steps quickly, without panicking. Here's what you need to do in.
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From Fake SMS to e-Devlet Trap: Most Used in Turkey in 2026
As we enter 2026, I analyze the most common scam methods in Turkey through my own observations and experiences. e-Devlet links, fake SMS, and…
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First Years in Software Engineering: The Anatomy of Adaptation
A deep dive into the adaptation process for newcomers to software engineering, the challenges they face, and practical solutions, with Mustafa Erbay's.
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AI Was Supposed to End Burnout; It Burned Those Who Embraced It Most
How did AI's promise to reduce workload actually create a new, more insidious form of burnout? I explore this paradox based on my own experiences.
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Is 'Skill Atrophy' a Real Threat in a 20-Year Career?
My personal observations on the risk of skill degradation in a two-decade technology career and my experiences in coping with this threat.
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Stack Overflow Deleted 15 Years: Traffic Crashed 75%, and That's Bad
A pragmatic analysis of Stack Overflow's traffic decline, the future of technical knowledge sharing, and my personal experiences.
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Working Two Jobs Simultaneously: Smart Move or Ethical Breach?
One of the most controversial topics I've encountered in my career: working multiple jobs at the same time. Is this a smart move, or a breach of professional.
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The Anatomy of ERP Module Integration: Its Impact on Side Projects
How does the complexity of enterprise ERP integrations affect my personal side projects? An analysis of my experiences and lessons learned.
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Zero-Trust Architecture: The New Cost of Security
Explore step by step what Zero-Trust architecture is, why it matters, and how to implement it. Get ready for a new era in security.
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The Anatomy of ERP Master Data Management: A Guide
An in-depth analysis and practical tips on master data management, the backbone of ERP systems. A guide full of real-world experiences.
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The Cost of Idempotency in Distributed Systems: Why It Matters and
Read about the theoretical benefits and practical costs of idempotency in distributed systems, with concrete examples from Mustafa Erbay's perspective.
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Mobile Push Notifications: Cost-Benefit Balance in Side Projects
I analyze the setup, operational costs, and real benefits of push notifications in side projects based on my experiences. Tips for a balanced strategy.
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What Did I Break This Week? The Hard Road of Experience
In my 20-year career, I still break things every week. The real issue isn't what you break, but how you fix it and what you learn. This week's incidents and…
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Eventual Consistency in Distributed Systems: Realities and
Learn what eventual consistency is in distributed systems, its practical challenges, and realistic expectations through Mustafa Erbay's experiences.
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ERP Standardization and the Loss of Flexibility in Side Products: A
I explain how corporate ERP standards affect my side projects, balancing flexibility and innovation with my own experiences.
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Mobile App Size: 3 Priorities from an Indie Hacker's Perspective
Optimizing your mobile app's size is crucial for increasing download rates and improving user experience. Here are 3 critical priorities from an indie hacker's.
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Multi-tenant Architecture: A Trap for Side Projects?
I analyze my experiences with multi-tenant architecture in my side projects and the traps this architecture brings, from my own perspective.
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Log Level Strategy: Developer Comfort or Operational Burden?
The operational burden, performance losses, and correct log level strategy created in production by haphazardly added logs during software development...
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CI/CD Build Cache Management: Time Savings and Infrastructure Costs
Optimize build cache management in your CI/CD pipelines to save time and reduce infrastructure costs. A detailed guide.
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My Favorite Linux Commands: My Silent Heroes in the Console
As a system architect for 20 years, I'm sharing the Linux commands that have saved me the most time, helped me solve the deepest problems, and are always at my.
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Network Architecture Anatomy: The Real Cost of VLAN Segmentation
VLAN segmentation may seem like a cornerstone of network architecture, but the hidden costs and operational complexity it brings, based on my own experiences…
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Which Technology Did I Trash This Week?
With 20 years of experience, what does 'trashing' a technology mean to me? A personal take on the allure of shiny innovations versus real-world pragmatism…
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What Stole Most of My Time This Week?
With 20 years of system architecture experience, I explain that the thing that stole most of my time in my career wasn't a line of code, but a 'yes'.
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What I Understood Late When Burnout Hit
When I reached the brink of burnout in my 20-year career, I realized the biggest lesson wasn't a technical error, but not knowing my own limits. My experiences.
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The Most Interesting Problem I Solved This Week
An experience illustrating how the root cause of seemingly complex system problems can sometimes be hidden not in code, but in a simple human or process error.