Mohammad Abu Mattar

Chaos Engineering: Testing Resiliency with Chaos Monkey and Gremlin

Modern software systems are incredibly complex. They're spread across massive networks with countless moving parts. Because of this complexity, unexpected failures are inevitable. Servers crash. Netwo

#Chaos Engineering #Chaos Monkey #Gremlin +10 tags

What's the Deal with Shift-Left Security, and Why Should You Care?

Let's be honest: in today's software world, security can't be an afterthought. If you're still waiting until the end of your development cycle to think about vulnerabilities, you're doing it wrong. Th

#Shift Left Security #SAST #DAST +7 tags

Container Image Signing with Cosign: A Hands-On Guide to Secure Your Supply Chain

In today's fast-paced software world, we all rely on container images to package and run our apps. They're super consistent and efficient, which is great! But this ease also brings new security headac

#Cosign #Sigstore #Container Signing +4 tags

GraphRAG Explained: Building Knowledge-Grounded LLM Systems

The world of artificial intelligence is moving fast. We've gone from being amazed that Large Language Models can write a poem to wanting them to be deeply grounded in factual truth. While these models

#GraphRAG #RAG #LLM +7 tags

The Resilience of Timbernetes: A Comprehensive Analysis of In-Place Pod Vertical Scaling in Kubernetes 1.35

The release of Kubernetes 1.35, officially designated as "Timbernetes," represents a definitive shift in the architectural philosophy of cloud-native orchestration. This version marks the graduation o

#Kubernetes 1.35 #In Place Pod Vertical Scaling #Timbernetes +9 tags

Taming the Chaos: Let's Sort Out Those Flaky CI/CD Pipelines

Ever get super frustrated with your CI/CD pipeline? You know, the one that sometimes works perfectly and other times just throws a random tantrum? You push your code, the pipeline starts doing its thi

#Flaky Tests #CI/CD Pipelines #Test Automation +5 tags

The Democratization of Container Security: Docker Hardened Images

On December 17, 2025, the world of container security changed in a big way. Docker decided to open up its entire catalog of over 1,000 Docker Hardened Images (DHI) to everyone under the Apache 2.0 lic

#Docker Hardened Images #Distroless #SBOM +5 tags

Database DevOps: Making PostgreSQL and MongoDB CI/CD Feel Natural

Ever feel like your app deployments are super slick, but then you hit the database part, and things just... stop? It's frustrating, right? You've got this smooth CI/CD pipeline for your code, but data

#Database CI/CD #PostgreSQL #MongoDB +10 tags

Microsoft’s Prompt Orchestration Markup Language (POML): Structuring the Future of AI Interaction

Introduction: What is Microsoft's POML and Why Does it Matter for AI? Large Language Models, or LLMs, are changing fast, and they're becoming super important for all sorts of complex applications.

#Microsoft #POML #Prompt Engineering +9 tags

Compliance as Code: Making Security Easier with Terraform and InSpec

Hey, so you know how keeping our tech stuff secure and following all the rules can be a real headache these days? With everything moving to the cloud and so many regulations popping up, it's tough to

#Compliance #NIST #ISO 27001 +7 tags

Low-Code vs. Custom Code: Let's Talk About Speed and Tech Debt

In the ever-changing world of making software, there's always this big question: how do we build things quickly without creating a mess down the road? That's where "low-code" development comes into pl

#Low Code #Custom Code #Technical Debt +6 tags

AIOps: Making DevOps Even Better with Smart AI Tools

You know how things in the tech world keep getting more complicated? Well, managing all that IT stuff can be a real headache. DevOps has been a game-changer for making software development and deploym

#AIOps #DevOps #AI +7 tags

Centralized Logging with Loki, Grafana, and Fluent Bit: Making Sense of Your Systems

Why Centralized Logging is Your First Step to Understanding Your Systems? What exactly is centralized logging and why should you care? Think of your IT setup as a busy city. Lots of t

#Centralized Logging #Loki #Grafana +8 tags

Karpenter vs. Cluster Autoscaler on AWS: Picking the Right Tool for Your Kubernetes Scaling

You know how it is with modern apps – they can be super busy one minute and then quiet the next. If you're using Kubernetes on Amazon Web Services (AWS), making sure your setup can handle these ups an

#Karpenter #Cluster Autoscaler #Kubernetes Scaling +5 tags

Unlocking the Secrets: HashiCorp Vault vs. AWS Secrets Manager vs. SOPS - Which Reigns Supreme

Let's face it, in today's tech world, keeping sensitive info safe – we're talking about those digital keys like API keys and passwords – is a big deal. They're what let you into important systems and

#Secrets Management #HashiCorp Vault #AWS Secrets Manager +4 tags

The AI Revolution in DevOps: How Smart Tech is Changing Incident Response

Things are getting complicated in the digital world, aren't they? And with all that complexity, keeping our systems running smoothly is a constant challenge for DevOps teams. When something goes wrong

#DevOps #Artificial Intelligence #LLMs +5 tags

Platform Engineering: Building Internal Developer Platforms (IDPs)

Ever feel like developers spend more time wrestling with infrastructure than actually writing code? In today's fast-moving world of software, that's a real problem. So, how do we help our teams focus

#DevOps #Platform Engineering #Internal Developer Platforms +4 tags

Understanding Software Versioning: A Comprehensive Guide

Mohammad Abu Mattar
Software Development
Versioning
DevOps
Best Practices
Published: 12 Nov, 2022
Updated: 09 May, 2025

Introduction Software versioning is a critical practice in software development that tracks changes and updates to a codebase. It provides a structured way to identify different iterations of a so

#Semantic Versioning #Software Versioning #Release Management +6 tags

The Real Talk on Microservices vs. Monoliths

The Tricky Side of Tiny Boxes: When Smaller Isn't Always Better So, microservices, right? They're all the rage in the software world these days. Everyone's buzzing about how they make things s

#Microservices #Monoliths #Software Architecture +7 tags

GitHub Actions vs. GitLab CI for Monorepos: Which One Wins?

The world of building software is always changing, and how teams organize their code can really affect how well they work. One way that's become pretty popular is using a monorepo – that's just keepin

#GitHub Actions #GitLab CI #Monorepo +7 tags

Full-Stack Observability with OpenTelemetry: Getting a Clear View of Your Systems

Think about how complicated software can be these days. You've got all these different parts talking to each other – the stuff you see on the screen, the behind-the-scenes processing, the databases, a

#OpenTelemetry #Observability #Full Stack Observability +9 tags

Navigating Growth: Building a Secure and Scalable AWS Environment with a Multi-Account Architecture and Control Tower

The cloud journey often kicks off with a single AWS account – it feels simple and straightforward, especially when you're just starting out or have smaller teams. But as your cloud usage grows, that i

#AWS #Control Tower #Multi Account Strategy +8 tags

Policy as Code with Open Policy Agent: A Technical and Governance Perspective

Think about how much stuff modern organizations have running in the cloud these days. It's a lot, right? All those servers, applications, and connections can get pretty complicated to manage. Just cli

#Open Policy Agent #OPA #Policy as Code +9 tags

Zero Trust Architecture in DevOps Pipelines: Secure Your CI/CD Workflows

In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, security is paramount especially in DevOps environments where CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure drive software delivery. One paradigm that’s resha

#Zero Trust #DevOps #CI/CD Security +7 tags

VIM Cheat Sheet

Mohammad Abu Mattar
Linux
VIM
Text Editors
Developer Tools
Command Line
Published: 20 Oct, 2022
Updated: 05 Apr, 2025

What Is VIM? VIM (Vi Improved) is a versatile text editor pre-installed on most Linux systems, known for its efficiency in command-line file editing. Its modal nature switching between modes like

#VIM Commands #VIM Cheat Sheet #Text Editing +5 tags

10+ Secret Git Commands That Will Save Hours Every Week

Introduction As a Software Engineer, DevOps Engineer, or GitHub user, you probably use Git daily. But are you making the most of it? Git is packed with powerful commands that can save

#Git Commands #Git Tips #Version Control +7 tags

Streamlining GitHub Organization Management with Terraform

Managing a GitHub organization manually can become increasingly complex as teams grow and projects multiply. For DevOps and DevSecOps engineers, automation is key to maintaining consistency and re

#Terraform #GitHub #IaC +7 tags

Getting Addicted to Coding: Why We Love Programming More Than Sleep

Coding is not just a skill; for many, it becomes a passion, a lifestyle, and sometimes, an obsession. But what makes programming so captivating? Why do some developers lose track of time while coding,

#Coding Addiction #Programming Passion #Developer Burnout +5 tags

Deploying Infrastructure with Terraform in CI/CD Pipelines

In today’s fast-paced DevOps environments, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) has become a cornerstone for managing and scaling infrastructure efficiently. Terraform, a leading open-source IaC tool, is

#Terraform #CI/CD Pipelines #DevOps +7 tags

AI is Not Real: A Software Engineering Perspective

The term artificial intelligence (AI) has been bandied about a lot in the last few years. AI appears to be present everywhere, from tech conferences to science fiction films. But does it actually deli

#AI Limitations #Algorithmic Learning #Machine Learning +5 tags

When to Use Serverless?

As a DevOps engineer working with AWS, understanding when to use serverless architecture can be a game-changer for your projects. Serverless computing offers numerous benefits, but it's essential to k

#Serverless Architecture #AWS Lambda #Microservices +5 tags

Why You Should Not Use Else Statements in Your Code

In software engineering, how you structure your code can significantly impact its readability, maintainability, and overall quality. One often-debated topic is the use of else statements. While they s

#Guard Clauses #Else Statements #Clean Code +6 tags

How to Avoid Over-Engineering Your Code?

In software development, over-engineering is a typical mistake that can result in more complexity, longer development periods, and superfluous functionality. This blog article discusses how to avoid o

#Over Engineering #Software Development #Clean Code +6 tags

Software Engineering Principles Every Developer Should Know

In the dynamic world of software development, certain principles stand the test of time, guiding developers towards creating robust, maintainable, and efficient code. Let's delve into these principles

#DRY Principle #KISS Principle #YAGNI Principle +5 tags

Phases of the Modernization Process

Modernizing IT infrastructure is essential for organizations to stay competitive, secure, and efficient. The modernization process, involves several strategic phases. Each phase is critical to ensure

#Modernization Strategy #IT Infrastructure #Cloud Adoption +7 tags

Unlocking the Power of React Context API: Demystifying State Management

Introduction In the ever-evolving realm of web development, the effective management of application state is a pivotal aspect that can either elevate or hinder your project's success. In this cont

#React Context API #State Management #Redux +7 tags

Becoming an AWS Pro: A Deep Dive into Amazon Elastic Container Service

Introduction Are you a passionate AWS Cloud Engineer DevOps enthusiast, looking to sharpen your container orchestration skills and level up your cloud infrastructure management game? Amazon Elasti

#AWS ECS #Amazon EKS #AWS Fargate +7 tags

Building a Code Generative AI Model: Empowering Code Writing with AI

Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of software engineering, automation stands as a cornerstone. As a software engineer, have you ever envisioned having an AI companion capable of crafting

#Generative AI #Code Generation #AI in Software Development +6 tags

Understanding Generative AI in Depth

Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, it's paramount for senior software engineers to remain at the forefront of emerging technologies. One such technology that h

#Generative AI #GenAI #Machine Learning +9 tags

The ORM Dilemma: To Use or Not to Use

Introduction In the world of software engineering, seasoned professionals are often confronted with pivotal decisions that wield substantial influence over the course and outcome of a project. Amo

#ORM #Node.js #TypeScript +8 tags

Mastering Caching Strategies with Redis Cache: Boosting Performance in Node.js and TypeScript

Introduction In the ever-evolving realm of software development, the pursuit of optimizing application performance is a perpetual endeavor. Among the arsenal of strategies to attain this goal, the

#Redis Cache #Caching Strategies #Node.js Performance +8 tags

Scaling Up, Staying Strong: Hands-On AWS CloudFormation Techniques for Building Resilient and Scalable Systems

Introduction: In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, building resilient and scalable systems is crucial for businesses to meet growing demands and maintain high availability. Cloud native

#AWS CloudFormation #IaC #Scalable Systems +7 tags

Unleashing the Magic: Best Practices for Infrastructure Automation in a Cloud Native AWS Environment

Introduction: In the realm of Cloud Native AWS environments, mastering infrastructure automation is essential to unlock the full potential of your magical kingdom. From security spells to optimizi

#AWS Automation #Infrastructure as Code (IaC) #CI/CD Pipelines +7 tags

Orchestrating Infrastructure with Terraform: Unleashing the Magic of Infrastructure Provisioning

Introduction: In the realm of infrastructure orchestration, Terraform emerges as a versatile sorcerer's apprentice, allowing you to create and manage your infrastructure across multiple cloud prov

#Terraform #IaC #AWS Provisioning +7 tags

Simplifying Application Deployment with AWS SAM: Unleashing the Power of Serverless Magic

Introduction: When it comes to deploying serverless applications, AWS SAM (Serverless Application Model) emerges as your trusty sidekick, simplifying the process and harnessing the full power of s

#AWS SAM #Serverless Framework #AWS Lambda +5 tags

Leveraging AWS CloudFormation for Infrastructure as Code (IaC): The Mighty Sword of Automation

Introduction In the realm of Infrastructure as Code (IaC), AWS CloudFormation emerges as a powerful tool, akin to a mighty sword in your infrastructure automation arsenal. With CloudFormation, you

#AWS CloudFormation #IaC #JSON +7 tags

Unleashing the Power of Cloud Native Infrastructure on AWS: Building Castles in the Sky

Introduction In the realm of cloud computing, Cloud Native Infrastructure stands tall as a modern sorcery, empowering developers to design and deploy applications tailored explicitly for the cloud

#Cloud Native Architecture #AWS Services #AWS Lambda +10 tags

Understanding Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Unleashing the Magic of Code-Driven Infrastructure Management

Introduction In the realm of modern technology, infrastructure management has undergone a revolutionary transformation with the emergence of Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Imagine having the power

#IaC #AWS CloudFormation #Terraform +7 tags

Mastering Infrastructure Automation: Harnessing the Power of IaC in a Cloud Native AWS Environment

Introduction Hey there, fellow tech enthusiasts! Welcome to another exciting adventure in the world of infrastructure automation. Today, we're diving deep into the powerful realm of Infrastructure

#IaC #AWS CloudFormation #AWS SAM +6 tags

Decoding REST API Architecture: A Comprehensive Guide for Developers

Introduction Hey there, fellow developers! Buckle up because we're about to dive into the crazy world of REST API architecture. Prepare to decode the mysterious differences between REST API and RE

#REST API #RESTful API #API Design Principles +6 tags

TypeScript vs. JSDoc: Exploring the Pros and Cons of Static Type Checking in JavaScript

TL;DRTypeScript and JSDoc are two tools for static type checking in JavaScript. TypeScript offers a comprehensive type system, advanced features, and strict type checking. JSDoc provides li

#TypeScript #JSDoc #Static Type Checking +4 tags

RESTful API vs. GraphQL: Which API is the Right Choice for Your Project?

TL;DR When deciding between RESTful and GraphQL APIs for a data analysis and display application, it is important to consider the advantages and disadvantages of each. RESTful APIs have been aroun

#RESTful API #GraphQL #API Comparison +6 tags

Mastering AWS Architecture: A Comprehensive Guide to the Well-Architected Framework

TL;DR AWS Well-Architected Framework is a collection of best practices for creating and running systems on AWS that are dependable, secure, effective, economical, and long-lasting. The framework i

#AWS Well Architected Framework #Operational Excellence #Security +6 tags

Get Started with Building ReactJS and Docker: A Complete Guide

Introduction Docker is a powerful tool that allows developers to create, deploy, and run applications in a portable and scalable way. It uses containerization to encapsulate all the dependencies a

#ReactJS #Docker #Dockerfile +5 tags

Building a Customizable Image Slider in React Using Hooks, SCSS, and TypeScript

Introduction In this tutorial, we will be building a customizable image slider in React using hooks, SCSS, and TypeScript. An image slider is a common UI element used in web applications to displa

#React Hooks #TypeScript #SCSS +7 tags

How To Run MySQL in a Docker Container: A Step-by-Step Guide with Customization Tips

Introduction Docker has revolutionized the way we run and manage applications by making it easy to package, deploy, and run applications in containers. Containers allow applications to run in a co

#Docker #MySQL #Database Containerization +4 tags

How To Install Docker On Linux In 4 Easy Steps!

Introduction Docker is a powerful platform that allows developers to create, deploy, and run applications in containers. Containers are isolated environments that allow you to run your application

#Docker Installation #Linux Setup #DevOps Tools +3 tags

How to Avoid Common Cloud Services Mistakes

Introduction By offering scalable, on-demand resources and services, cloud services have completely changed the way organizations operate. Implementing cloud services, however, can provide its own

#Cloud Mistakes #AWS Best Practices #Cloud Security +6 tags

How to Deploy a Spring Boot Application to AWS CloudFormation

Introduction Deploying a Spring Boot application to the cloud can provide many benefits such as scalability and easy management. AWS CloudFormation is a service that allows for the creation and ma

#AWS CloudFormation #Spring Boot Deployment #Java on AWS +5 tags

Introduction to Spring Boot Framework

Introduction For creating web apps and microservices, many developers utilize the Spring Boot framework. The fact that it is built on top of the Spring Framework and offers a number of advantages

#Spring Boot #Java Development #Spring Framework +6 tags

How To Setup Bastion Host on AWS using CloudFormation Template

Introduction In previous post How To Setup Bastion Host on AWS using CloudFormation Template, we will learn how to setup a Bastion host

#AWS Bastion Host #CloudFormation Template #VPC Setup +7 tags

How To Setup Bastion Host on AWS using AWS CLI

Introduction In today's world, security is the top priority for any infrastructure and applications, that's why a Bastion host is a must-have in your infrastructure if you want to secure your remo

#AWS Bastion Host #AWS CLI #VPC Setup +7 tags

How to Setup Jenkins on AWS Using CloudFormation

Introduction In a previous blog post, we setup Jenkins on AWS using the AWS CLI (How to Install Jenkins on AWS EC2 Instance). In this blog

#AWS CloudFormation #Jenkins Setup #EC2 Instance +5 tags

How to CI/CD AWS With Github using Jenkins

Introduction In previous posts, I have shown you how to setup Jenkins on AWS EC2 instance. You can check the post here. In this post, I will show

#CI/CD Pipeline #Jenkins #GitHub Integration +6 tags

How to Install Jenkins on AWS EC2 Instance

Mohammad Abu Mattar
AWS
Jenkins
EC2
DevOps
CI/CD
Published: 06 Dec, 2022

Introduction In this post, I will show you how to Create an EC2 Instance on AWS and install Jenkins on it. PrerequisitesAWS CLI installed and configured IAM user with the following permi

#Jenkins Installation #AWS EC2 Setup #Linux Server +4 tags

Run TypeScript Without Compiling

Introduction In this post, I will show you how to run TypeScript without compiling it to JavaScript. This is useful for debugging and testing. In this post, I will show you how to do it. Setup

#TypeScript #Node.js #Ts node +6 tags

React With Redux Toolkit

Prerequisites This post assumes that you have a basic understanding of React and Redux. and it will be better if you have some experience with React Hooks like useReducer. Introduction Nowa

#ReactJS #Redux Toolkit #State Management +5 tags

What is DevOps?

What is DevOps, and why is it important? The name "DevOps" is a combination of the terms "development" and "operations," although it refers to a far broader range of principles and procedures than

#DevOps Culture #CI/CD #Automation +6 tags

How To Connect A EBS Volume To An Windows EC2 Instance Using Powershell/GUI

Introduction In this post, we will learn how to connect a EBS volume to an Windows EC2 instance using Powershell/GUI and also how to mount the EBS volume to the EC2 instance. Prerequisites

#AWS EBS #Windows EC2 #Attach EBS Volume +5 tags

How To Connect A Two EC2 Instances Database and Files Transfer Using AWS CLI

Introduction In this post, I will show you how to connect a two EC2 instances database and files transfer using AWS CLI. I will use AWS CLI to create a VPC, EC2 instances, EBS, EFS, and security g

#AWS CLI #EC2 Instance Communication #EBS Volume +7 tags

How To Connect A Two EC2 Instances Data Transfer Using AWS CLI Without AWS EFS

Introduction In this post, I will show you how to connect a two EC2 instances data transfer using AWS CLI without AWS EFS. We will use AWS S3 bucket to transfer data between two EC2 instances. We

#AWS S3 Sync #EC2 Data Transfer #AWS CLI Automation +5 tags

How To Create a AWS S3 Bucket Using AWS CLI

Introduction In this post, I will show you how to create a AWS S3 bucket using AWS CLI. Prerequisites You need to have:AWS CLI installed and configured AWS S3 bucket nameAWS S3 Buc

#AWS S3 Bucket #AWS CLI Commands #S3 Management +3 tags

How To Create a DynamoDB Table Using AWS CLI

Introduction In this article, we will learn how to create a DynamoDB table using AWS CLI. We will also learn how to add items to the table and how to query the table. Prerequisites To follow

#AWS DynamoDB #AWS CLI Commands #NoSQL +4 tags

What is a CI/CD?

Introduction Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery are two of the most important concepts in DevOps. In this article, we will discuss what is a CI/CD and how it can help you to improve yo

#Continuous Integration #Continuous Delivery #Continuous Deployment +7 tags

Setup Nextjs Tailwind CSS Styled Components with TypeScript

Introduction In this post, we will setup Nextjs Tailwind CSS Styled Components with TypeScript, and we will use the following tools:Nextjs Tailwind CSS Styled Components TypeScriptP

#Next.js Setup #Tailwind CSS Integration #Styled Components with Next.js +4 tags

How to Connect to AWS RDS MySQL Database to EC2 Instance With PHP By Using PDO

Mohammad Abu Mattar
AWS
RDS
EC2
PHP
MySQL
Database
Published: 07 Nov, 2022

Introduction In this post, we will learn how to connect to AWS RDS MySQL Database to EC2 Instance With PHP By Using PDO. PrerequisitesAWS Account EC2 Instance Amazon Linux 2 RDS MySQL

#AWS RDS MySQL #EC2 PHP PDO #Database Connection +5 tags

How to Install and Configure Node.js on EC2 Instance Amazon Linux 2

Mohammad Abu Mattar
AWS
EC2
Node.js
Linux
Published: 07 Nov, 2022

Introduction Node.js does not exist in the default Amazon Linux 2 repository. So, we need to add the Node.js repository to the system. In this post, we will learn how to install and configure Node

#Node.js Installation #Amazon Linux 2 #AWS EC2 Setup +3 tags

How to Create a AWS RDS MySQL Database and Connect to it using MySQL Workbench

Introduction RDS is a managed service that makes it easy to set up, operate, and scale a relational database in the cloud. It provides cost-efficient and resizable capacity while automating time-c

#AWS RDS Setup #MySQL Workbench Connection #Relational Database +4 tags

How to Run an Apache Web Server Using Docker on an AWS EC2 Instance

Introduction In this post, we will learn how to run an Apache web server using Docker on an AWS EC2 instance. We will use the following tools:AWS EC2 [Docker](

#AWS EC2 Docker #Apache Docker #Containerization +4 tags

How To Create An AWS EC2 Instance Using AWS CLI

Introduction We will learn how to create an AWS EC2 instance using AWS CLI in this tutorial. We will also discover how to set up an AWS EC2 instance so that it functions with the Apache web server

#AWS CLI EC2 #AWS CLI VPC #VPC Configuration +8 tags

How to Install WordPress on Amazon Linux 2

Introduction We will learn how to install WordPress on Amazon Linux 2 in this tutorial. We will also discover how to set up WordPress so that it functions with the Apache web server. We will also

#WordPress Installation #Amazon Linux 2 #Apache Setup +5 tags

How to Install PHP and MariaDB on Amazon Linux 2

Introduction We will learn how to set up PHP and MariaDB on Amazon Linux 2 in this tutorial. We will also discover how to set up PHP so that it functions with the Apache web server. We will also d

#PHP Installation #MariaDB Installation #Amazon Linux 2 +5 tags

How to Install Apache Web Server on Amazon Linux 2

Introduction In this tutorial, we will learn how to install Apache web server on Amazon Linux 2. We will also learn how to configure Apache web server to run simple HTML web page. Prerequisite

#Apache Installation #Amazon Linux 2 #HTTPD +4 tags

How to Install and Setup FireWall on Amazon Linux 2

Introduction We will learn how to install and setup FireWall on Amazon Linux 2 in this tutorial. We will also discover how to set up FireWall so that it functions with the Amazon Linux 2. Prer

#Firewalld #Amazon Linux 2 #EC2 Security +5 tags

Git SSH Keys for GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket on Windows

Introduction Git connects to remotes by default via HTTPS, which requires you to enter your login and password every time you run a command like Git pull or git push, using the SSH protocol. You m

#SSH Key Generation #Git Configuration #GitHub SSH +7 tags

Customization Windows Terminal With Starship

Introduction In this article, we will learn how to install PowerShell and Starship, how to configure the Windows Terminal, and how to customize the Windows Terminal with Starship. What Is a W

#Windows Terminal #Starship Prompt #PowerShell Customization +7 tags

Introduction to Linux CLI

Introduction The Linux operating system family is a group of free and open-source Unix systems. They consist of Red Hat, Arch Linux, Ubuntu, Debian, openSUSE, and Fedora. You must utilize a shell

#Linux CLI #Bash #Shell Commands +7 tags

How To Create A Custom VPC Using AWS CLI

Introduction In the sample that follows, an IPv4 CIDR block, a public subnet, and a private subnet are all created using AWS CLI instructions. You can run an instance in the public subnet and conn

#AWS VPC #AWS CLI Commands #Virtual Private Cloud +7 tags

Setting up JWT Authentication in TypeScript with Express, MongoDB, Babel, Prettier, ESLint, and Husky - Part 2

Introduction Why do we even need an authentication mechanism in an application? in my opinion, it doesn't need to be explained. The phrases authentication and authorization have likely crossed you

#JWT #Express.js #MongoDB +10 tags

Setting up Node.js, Express, Prettier, ESLint, and Husky application with Babel and TypeScript - Part 1

Introduction All code from this tutorial as a complete package is available in this repos

#Node.js #Express.js #TypeScript +9 tags

Setting up Node JS, Express, MongoDB, Prettier, ESLint and Husky Application with Babel and authentication as an example

Introduction All code from this tutorial as a complete package is available in this repository. If you find this tutorial helpful, please share i

#Node.js #Express.js #MongoDB +11 tags

Dotfiles: A Git-Based Strategy for Configuration Management

Keeping your dotfiles those hidden configuration files that dot your home directory both safe and easily accessible across various machines can seem daunting. However, with the strategy outlined below

#Dotfiles Management #Git Bare Repository #Shell Configuration +5 tags

Git SSH Keys for GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket on Linux

Introduction Git connects to remotes by default via HTTPS, which requires you to enter your login and password every time you run a command like Git pull or git push, using the SSH protocol. You m

#SSH Keys #GitHub SSH #GitLab SSH +7 tags