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Osman Aras

Osman Aras

Hi, I'm Osman. I recently moved to the United States from Turkey. I'm an amateur blogger, and I write about software, travel, and whatever sparks my curiosity. That's why I created this blog — to share the things I explore and discover.

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Posts by Osman Aras

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Technology

TypeScript in 2025: From Nice-to-Have to Must-Have

Why TypeScript Won The Migration Strategy That Actually Works Phase 1: Setup and Configuration (Week 1) Phase 2: Renam...
Technology

Progressive Web Apps in 2025: Finally Living Up to the Hype

Remember when PWAs were supposed to be the next big thing? That was... what, 2018? 2019? Well, turns out we just needed...
Technology

GitHub Copilot: The AI Pair Programmer That Actually Delivers

I'll be honest - when GitHub Copilot first launched, I was skeptical. Another AI tool promising to revolutionize develop...
Technology

The Rise of "Vibe Coding": When Programming Meets Natural Language

What Actually Is Vibe Coding? The Good, The Bad, and The “Holy Crap, This Actually Works” Real-World Impact The Develop...
Level Up Your Laravel Validation: Advanced Tips & Tricks
Laravel

Level Up Your Laravel Validation: Advanced Tips & Tricks

Go beyond the basics. Master advanced Laravel validation with Form Requests, custom rules, and conditional logic to writ...
Laravel

Laravel Queue System: Asynchronous Job Management

Why Queues Matter More Than You Think Setting Up Laravel Queues: The Basics Creating Your First Job Dispatching Jobs: M...
Programming

Fixing PostgreSQL Index Selection Issues in Laravel: When the Query Planner Chooses Poorly

Summary Understanding the Problem Identifying the Issue Solution Strategies 1. Force Index Usage with Query Hints 2. U...
Programming

10 Years of Developer Experience: Lessons Learned

A reflection on a decade-long journey in software development, from junior developer to senior engineer in San Francisco...
Life in the USA

DV Lottery vs Employment-Based Green Card: A Developer's Comparison Guide

A detailed comparison between the Diversity Visa Lottery and Employment-Based Green Card pathways from a software develo...
Immigrant Stories

Green Card Application Process and Requirements: A Developer's Complete Guide

A comprehensive guide to the Green Card application process from a Turkish software developer's perspective. This articl...
Programming

Advanced Eloquent Techniques and Optimizations in Laravel

Master advanced Eloquent ORM techniques to build high-performance Laravel applications. This guide covers optimization s...
Programming

Laravel API Development: Best Practices and Security

A comprehensive guide to building secure, scalable APIs with Laravel. Learn industry best practices, authentication stra...
Austin TX vs San Francisco: A Developer's Complete Guide to Making the Right Choice
Life in the USA

Austin TX vs San Francisco: A Developer's Complete Guide to Making the Right Choice

A comprehensive comparison between Austin, Texas and San Francisco, California for software developers considering reloc...
Life in the USA

The True Cost of a San Francisco Life: An Extended Guide for Tech Professionals

This comprehensive guide offers an in-depth, extended analysis of the real cost of living in San Francisco for a tech pr...
Life in the USA

Working as a Software Developer in America

A comprehensive guide to working as a software developer in the United States, covering everything from visa processes a...