JWT Stateless Auth vs UserDetailsService in Spring Security
Most Spring Security JWT tutorials hit the database on every request. Here's when that's unnecessary overhead—and how a stateless AuthPrincipal fixes it.
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How to Setup Coolify on a Hetzner VPS
A complete guide to installing and configuring Coolify on a Hetzner VPS, from server setup to production-ready deployments with GitHub Actions.
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A comparison of deployment platforms and why I chose self-hosted VPS with Coolify for better control, learning, and cost predictability.
Read moreThe Importance of Side Projects
Side projects help developers stay updated by allowing experimentation with newer and broader tech stacks than those used in day-to-day work.
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