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Hardening Your API Gateway: Distributed Rate Limiting with Nginx and Redis

April 22, 2026

Protect your infrastructure from traffic spikes and resource abuse. This guide shows you how to build a distributed rate-limiting system using Nginx, OpenResty, and Redis.

Networking

Ditch the Subscription: Building a Production-Grade Captive Portal with Nodogsplash and Nginx

April 19, 2026

Tired of expensive Wi-Fi subscriptions? Learn how to use Nodogsplash and Nginx to build a high-performance, self-hosted captive portal on Linux with zero licensing fees.

Security

Hardening Nginx: Stop Clickjacking and Injection with CSP, HSTS, and Permissions-Policy

April 6, 2026

Secure your Nginx server in minutes. This guide covers HSTS for encryption, CSP for blocking XSS, and Permissions-Policy for hardware privacy with production-ready code.

Security

Installing & Configuring ModSecurity WAF for Apache/Nginx Web App Protection

March 29, 2026

Learn how to install and configure ModSecurity WAF for both Apache and Nginx web servers. This guide covers core concepts, detailed setup instructions, and essential best practices to protect your web applications from common cyber threats like SQL injection and XSS.

Programming

Building Real-time Apps with WebSocket: A Practical Node.js to Deployment Guide

March 28, 2026

This guide covers building real-time applications with WebSockets and Node.js. It details various real-time approaches, their pros and cons, and a recommended setup featuring Node.js, the `ws` library, PM2, and Nginx. Follow practical code examples from development to a production-ready deployment.

Networking

Configure HAProxy/Nginx Load Balancer for Web App High Availability

March 27, 2026

Don't let a single server failure take down your web application. Learn how to configure HAProxy and Nginx as robust load balancers to ensure high availability and enhance scalability. This tutorial walks you through quick setups, deep dives into configurations, and shares essential practical tips for a resilient production environment.

Security

How to Protect Web Apps from XSS and CSRF Vulnerabilities: A Production Retrospective

March 23, 2026

After six months hardening a production web app against XSS and CSRF attacks, this guide covers what actually works: output encoding, nonce-based CSP, CSRF tokens, SameSite cookies, and security headers — with practical Python and Nginx code examples.

DevOps

Optimize Kubernetes Application Access with Ingress Nginx Controller

March 18, 2026

Dive into mastering Kubernetes application access with this comprehensive guide to the Nginx Ingress Controller. Discover the step-by-step process for deployment, configuration, and advanced routing, including SSL/TLS termination and basic authentication. It's an essential resource for junior developers aiming to efficiently and securely manage external traffic.

Networking

SSL/TLS Explained: Fortify Your Servers with Let’s Encrypt Setup Guide

March 13, 2026

Secure your web applications with this comprehensive guide to SSL/TLS and Let's Encrypt. Learn how to quickly set up free certificates using Certbot, deep dive into encryption protocols, and master advanced configurations for production stability. Practical tips included for seamless automation.

HomeLab

Self-Hosting Guide: Run Bitwarden, Gitea, and Uptime Kuma on Your Own Server

March 9, 2026

Set up Vaultwarden, Gitea, and Uptime Kuma on your own server using Docker Compose. No vendor lock-in, no monthly fees for tools you can run yourself — just your data, on your hardware. A practical starting point for developers who want real homelab experience beyond the tutorial level.