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Basic Ubuntu Server hardening and best security practices
Basic Ubuntu Server hardening and best security practices

Here are some ways to make a standard Ubuntu Server install more secure. These are some common server hardening tips.

March 16, 2025
Bundling Typescript and SCSS using Vite with Python and Flask
Bundling Typescript and SCSS using Vite with Python and Flask

Vite is a great tool for bundling JS modules and stylesheets. Here's how to use it with the Flask microframework.

March 16, 2025
Managing secrets in Docker Compose and GitHub Actions deployments
Managing secrets in Docker Compose and GitHub Actions deployments

When deploying Docker Compose applications, here's how you can manage secrets without embedding them in your containers

October 20, 2024
Deploy Docker Compose applications with zero downtime using GitHub Actions
Deploy Docker Compose applications with zero downtime using GitHub Actions

This example demonstrates Blue-Green deployments using Docker Compose and GitHub Actions, deploy an app with zero downtime

July 21, 2024
Simple and privacy respecting web analytics using NGINX and GoAccess
Simple and privacy respecting web analytics using NGINX and GoAccess

GoAccess is a log file parser that can transform your NGINX access logs into an analytics dashboard. It provides website stats while retaining user privacy.

December 28, 2023
Building and deploying a simple PHP application using GitHub Actions
Building and deploying a simple PHP application using GitHub Actions

GitHub Actions is a versatile CI/CD platform that can be used for free. Here's how to build and deploy a PHP application using Composer for dependencies.

December 12, 2022