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Insights on development, infrastructure, and the tools that power modern applications.
Launching Zeptix v0.01 — Build Your Own AI Chatbot, Trained on Your Data
The story behind the project I'm proudest of: a platform to build your own AI chatbot on your domain, trained on your knowledge, with source-cited answers and EU hosting.
Launch AI SaaSBuilding clubstream.io — A Live DJ Discovery Platform for Electronic Music
How I built a genre-based discovery platform that connects electronic music fans with live DJ streams on Twitch — from architecture decisions to real-time detection.
Case Study Next.js Web AppNginx Reverse Proxy with SSL — Step-by-Step
Nginx reverse proxy with SSL — proxy_pass configuration, Let's Encrypt certificates, HTTPS redirect, security headers, and Cloudflare integration.
Guide Infrastructure NginxSSH Hardening: Secure Your Linux Server Access
SSH hardening for Linux — key-based authentication, sshd_config lockdown, Fail2Ban, port changes, two-factor authentication, and jump host configuration.
Guide Infrastructure SecurityUFW Firewall Setup Guide for Ubuntu Servers
UFW firewall setup for Ubuntu — default policies, allow and deny rules, rate limiting, application profiles, logging, and advanced configurations.
Guide Infrastructure SecurityLinux Server Hardening Checklist: 20+ Steps
A practical hardening checklist with 20+ steps — SSH lockdown, firewall rules, kernel tuning, audit logging, and CIS benchmark practices for Ubuntu and Debian.
Guide Infrastructure SecuritySetting Up a Secure Linux Server in 2026
Secure Linux server setup from scratch — SSH hardening, UFW firewall, Fail2Ban, automatic updates, Docker, and monitoring for Ubuntu and Debian.
Guide Infrastructure SecuritySecure a VPS Server: Complete 2026 Guide
Secure VPS server step-by-step: SSH hardening, UFW firewall, automatic updates, and VPS security best practices for Ubuntu and Debian.
Guide Infrastructure SecurityDocker Compose in Production: A Practical Guide
How to run Docker Compose in production — services, networks, secrets, restart policies, logging, resource limits, backups, monitoring, and Nginx reverse proxy.
Guide Infrastructure DockerHave a project in mind?
From quick questions to full project briefs — I'm happy to chat about what you need and how I can help.