journal

Writing & Thoughts

Deep dives into web development, security, performance optimization, and lessons learned building scalable applications.

Mar 15, 2026

8 min

FeaturedSecurity

Building Secure PHP Applications in 2026

Learn advanced security patterns for modern PHP applications, including input validation, SQL injection prevention, and authentication best practices.

#php#security#best practices

Mar 10, 2026

12 min

FeaturedPerformance

Next.js 14 Performance Optimization Guide

Deep dive into Server Components, streaming, and caching strategies to build lightning-fast Next.js applications.

#next.js#react#performance

Mar 5, 2026

10 min

Database

MongoDB Indexing Strategies for Scale

Optimize your MongoDB queries with compound indexes, partial indexes, and index intersection patterns.

#mongodb#database#performance

Feb 28, 2026

15 min

Frontend

React Server Components: A Practical Guide

Understanding the mental model, data fetching patterns, and use cases for React Server Components.

#react#next.js#javascript

Feb 20, 2026

7 min

Security

API Security: JWT Best Practices

Implementing secure JWT authentication with refresh tokens, token rotation, and proper secret management.

Optimizing Docker Images with Multi-Stage Builds

Reduce Docker image sizes by 80% using multi-stage builds and layer caching strategies.

#docker#devops#optimization