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Cybersecurity notes, DevOps writeups, cloud tutorials, certification journeys, and everything in between.

May 10, 20268 min read

How to Get AWS Free Credits & Set Up a Cheap EC2 Instance for DevOps

A practical guide to claiming AWS free credits, launching a cost-optimized EC2 instance, and running a production-ready Node.js backend — without breaking the bank.

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May 1, 20262 min read

Docker Guide: Containerizing a Full-Stack App

A practical guide on how I containerized my portfolio's backend using Docker and Docker Compose, with tips for production deployment.

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April 20, 20262 min read

GitHub Actions: Automating CI/CD for a Next.js App

How I set up automated testing and deployment for my Next.js portfolio using GitHub Actions — no external CI tools required.

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March 15, 20262 min read

Kubernetes Basics: From Zero to Your First Deployment

A beginner-friendly walkthrough of core Kubernetes concepts — Pods, Deployments, and Services — with real YAML examples.

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