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Nginx vs Apache for PHP Apps: What Actually Matters in 2025

Nginx vs Apache for PHP Apps: What Actually Matters in 2025

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Nginx earned its reputation against Apache with mod_php, but with PHP-FPM on both the gap shrinks. Here's what really differs, the .htaccess trap when you migrate, and a Laravel-ready Nginx config.

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Logging That Helps at 3 AM: Structured Logs in Laravel

Logging That Helps at 3 AM: Structured Logs in Laravel

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"Something went wrong" is not a log line, it's a cry for help. How to write Laravel logs you can actually search: context arrays, request IDs, the Context facade, sensible levels, JSON channels, and what never to log.

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Environment Variables and Secrets: Keeping API Keys Out of Your Code (and Git History)

Environment Variables and Secrets: Keeping API Keys Out of Your Code (and Git History)

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Deleting a leaked key from your code doesn't un-leak it. How .env files really work, why Laravel's config cache changes the rules, when to reach for a secret manager, and what to do in the first hour after a leak.

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CI/CD Explained With a Simple Laravel Pipeline on GitHub Actions

CI/CD Explained With a Simple Laravel Pipeline on GitHub Actions

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If your deployment depends on someone remembering the steps, it will fail the day they're on holiday. Build a simple CI/CD pipeline for Laravel 12: branch protection, Pint, PHPStan, tests and a scripted deploy.

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Seven AWS Mistakes Small Teams Make (and the Afternoon Fix for Each)

Seven AWS Mistakes Small Teams Make (and the Afternoon Fix for Each)

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Small teams don't get hacked or surprised by the bill through exotic attacks. It's root logins, public buckets, open SSH ports and backups nobody has restored. Seven common AWS mistakes and a quick fix for each.

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Load Balancers Explained: Spreading Traffic Without Losing Sessions

Load Balancers Explained: Spreading Traffic Without Losing Sessions

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You add a second server and users start getting logged out at random. How load balancers work, layer 4 vs layer 7, health checks that don't backfire, and sticky sessions vs a shared session store.

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01. About Shiroz

Mohammed Shiroz

Hi, I'm Mohammed Shiroz, a software engineer and AI enthusiast from Sri Lanka who turns ideas into intelligent, real-world solutions. With over 9 years of hands-on experience, I currently lead real estate ERP development at Kate Group, a...

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