In this edition, let us slow down a little and think. > Do certifications actually help people get jobs? This is something I have been thinking about a lot lately, especially in tech. Because honestly, the internet sometimes makes it feel like you...

In my last edition, I talked about tutorial hell and how I escaped it. But after publishing it, I realized something. Not everyone actually understands what “tutorial hell” means. So let me explain it based on my own experience. What tutorial hel...

What watching tutorials taught me and why building changed everything. Almost everyone who is learning something new experiences tutorial hell at some point. You watch videos, read guides, and follow along step by step. Everything seems clear while...

Infrastructure as Code has changed how engineers manage cloud infrastructure. Instead of manually creating resources in the cloud console, we can define everything in code and let tools handle the provisioning. Terraform is one of the most popular t...

Want to learn AWS hands-on but worried about getting charged on your personal AWS account? No stress. AWS has a platform called AWS Skill Builder Labs where you can practice real AWS services safely. You sign up, pick what you want to learn, and ...

One mistake many beginners make with AWS is assuming nothing will happen if they stop using it. In 2023, I opened an AWS account and deployed a small React app just to explore the console. After that, I left the account untouched for months. When I...

Security is a vital part of every system and infrastructure. The word "security" comes from the Latin securitas, which is composed of se- meaning “without” and cura meaning “care” or “worry”. Originally, it meant "without worry." Over time, it has co...