An API gateway sits between your clients and your backend services and handles routing, security, and traffic control in one place. Here’s what it does and how to adopt one without making a mess.
Dockerfile Best Practices: 6 Rules for Production
A Dockerfile that works on your laptop isn’t always ready for production. Here are six rules that keep your images secure, small and quick to pull on Kubernetes.
Linux Server Hardening Checklist: 12 Steps for a New Server
A copy-paste linux server hardening checklist for self-hosters and junior DevOps engineers. Twelve steps cover SSH keys, a firewall, automatic updates, fail2ban and auditing.
Vibe Coding Isn’t Bad: How I Built a Retro Game With AI
Vibe coding isn’t the problem. Losing curiosity is. Here’s how AI helped me finally build the retro game I’d imagined for years, and how I keep learning while I do it.
How to Rip Audio CDs on Linux
I recently canceled my Spotify subscription and went back to using my CDs. I restored my collection of 30 CDs from various genres, and I’ve really enjoyed the experience of listening to an album and focusing on its content rather than suggestions and blackout memory. My last usage of streaming was just the same playlist […]
How to Become a DevOps Engineer: Skills and First Steps
DevOps engineers sit between code, infrastructure and security, which is why the role stays in demand. Here are the skills to learn and six steps to get started.
Linux Kernel Events
What Are Linux Kernel Events? The Linux kernel is the core of the Linux operating system, managing hardware and providing system resources to applications. Events are signals that inform the system about changes, actions, or occurrences within the operating system. These events play a crucial role in system stability, performance, and responsiveness. They allow the […]
Mastering TypeScript Functions
When working with data in TypeScript, understanding how to manipulate arrays methods is crucial. Whether you’re building APIs, cleaning data, or transforming responses, JavaScript offers powerful array functions that help you write clean, expressive, and bug-resistant code. In this post, we’ll explore the most important TypeScript methods you need to master as a senior developer, […]
TypeScript 5.8: New Features and Improvements Explained
TypeScript 5.8 is here, and it brings several helpful features for developers. Especially for those working with Node.js and large projects, this update offers significant improvements. Let’s explore the key enhancements in simple terms. 1. Better Support for Mixing Modules In the past, combining CommonJS (require()) and ECMAScript Modules (import) in Node.js was tricky. Now, […]
Master Python String Manipulation
Strings are a big part of programming. We use them for everything, showing text, cleaning data, building APIs, and more. If you know how to work with strings the right way, you can write better, faster, and cleaner code. Let’s look at how to make strings work for you. In this guide, we’ll cover all […]