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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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Your First Week in America: A Human Survival Guide
Immigrant Stories

Your First Week in America: A Human Survival Guide

An empathetic guide to your first week in America as a new immigrant. Covers practical essentials like phones and bankin...
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Technology

AI-Powered Content Creation: When Machines Write Better Than Humans

I stared at the blank document for thirty minutes, cursor blinking mockingly at me. The blog post deadline was tomorrow,...
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Laravel

Laravel Repository Pattern: Clean Architecture Guide 2025

Learn Laravel Repository pattern and clean architecture. Build testable, maintainable apps with proper data layers. Comp...
Which HTTP Server Should You Use for Laravel? A Developer's Guide to Nginx, Apache, and Octane
Laravel

Which HTTP Server Should You Use for Laravel? A Developer's Guide to Nginx, Apache, and Octane

Laravel HTTP Server Guide: Nginx offers proven reliability and is Laravel's recommended choice. Apache provides solid le...
Can You Make Money Delivering Packages in USA 2025?
Make Money

Can You Make Money Delivering Packages in USA 2025?

Yes, you can still make money delivering packages in 2025! Earn $18-42/hour with Amazon Flex, DoorDash, Uber Eats & more...
Best REST API Frameworks 2025: Honest Developer Guide
Programming

Best REST API Frameworks 2025: Honest Developer Guide

After 8 years building APIs, here's my honest take on Laravel, FastAPI, Express, Spring Boot, and Actix-Web. Real projec...
REST API Guide for Beginners: Build Better APIs in 2025
Programming

REST API Guide for Beginners: Build Better APIs in 2025

Complete beginner-friendly REST API guide with real examples, common mistakes, and practical tips. Learn HTTP methods, s...
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Mental Health

Imposter Syndrome in the World of Software and Me

Am I really good enough?Even after years of working in software development, I still catch myself wondering: “Do I...
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Programming

Why Do We Contribute to Open Source? (Really.)

If you’ve ever contributed to open source—or even just thought about it—you’ve probably asked yourself a simple question...
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Laravel

What Makes the Laravel Community Different from Other Frameworks?

When we choose a framework, we often look at technical specs: performance, flexibility, documentation... But after some...
 Serverless Architecture: When Your Infrastructure Disappears (And Why That's Amazing)
Programming

Serverless Architecture: When Your Infrastructure Disappears (And Why That's Amazing)

Serverless architecture removes the burden of infrastructure management, letting developers focus on code while the clou...
Agentic AI in DevOps: When Your Infrastructure Starts Thinking for Itself
Programming

Agentic AI in DevOps: When Your Infrastructure Starts Thinking for Itself

Discover how agentic AI is revolutionizing DevOps by enabling infrastructure to act autonomously—making decisions, optim...
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Laravel

Laravel Testing: Unit, Feature, and Integration Tests

The Testing Trinity: Understanding Your Options Unit Tests: The Foundation Nobody Wants to Build Feature Tests: Where...
The Real San Francisco Food Scene: Where Locals Actually Eat
Travel

The Real San Francisco Food Scene: Where Locals Actually Eat

Listen, I'm about to break the first rule of being a San Francisco local: I'm going to tell you where we actually eat. N...
The Best Cities for Remote Work in 2025, Your Digital Nomad Headquarters
Travel

The Best Cities for Remote Work in 2025, Your Digital Nomad Headquarters

The remote work revolution is here to stay, and with it comes the freedom to live anywhere with a good WiFi connection....