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In-depth technical articles on web development, databases, security, architecture, and the business of software.
The Complete Ubuntu Server Hardening Checklist for 2026
A real, exhaustive Ubuntu server hardening guide based on what we actually run in production. Firewall, SSH, fail2ban, kernel sysctl, audit logging, malware scanning, file integrity, automatic updates — every layer, with actual commands.
OpenClaw: How to Set Up Your Own Self-Hosted AI Assistant on a Cloud VPS
A comprehensive, real-world guide to deploying OpenClaw — the open-source AI gateway with 68K+ GitHub stars — on a cloud VPS. Covers architecture, secure SSH tunneling, Telegram integration, browser automation, Gmail webhooks, and the hard lessons we learned along the way.
Vibe Coding with Claude Code: How to Start a Project Right (And Avoid the Pitfalls)
Vibe coding is not magic — it is a discipline. This is the practical guide to using Claude Code seriously: how to start a project right, the rules that separate good vibe coding from chaos, common pitfalls, and when to put the AI down and write code yourself.
How to Get a Free Server Forever with Oracle Cloud
A complete walkthrough — from signing up to a running server with 4 CPU cores, 24GB RAM, and 10TB of monthly bandwidth. All free. Forever. Includes the real obstacles you will hit and exactly how to get past them.
How to Send Email From Your Server in 2026: AWS SES + Postfix Relay
A complete, practical guide to sending email from your own server using AWS SES as the SMTP relay. Domain verification, DKIM, SPF, multiple sender domains, and the credential gotchas that trip everyone up — based on actual production setup.