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

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

When working with Laravel and PostgreSQL, you might encounter situations where the database has multiple suitable indexe...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Laravel

Advanced Eloquent Techniques and Optimizations in Laravel

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

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...
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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...
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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...
Laravel 11 New Features and Performance Improvements
Laravel

Laravel 11 New Features and Performance Improvements

Laravel 11 brings significant performance improvements, streamlined application structure, and developer experience enha...
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Finance

Building Your Credit Score in America: A Complete Guide

Credit scores are the gatekeepers to your financial future in America. This comprehensive guide explains how I learned t...
Breaking the Cycle: A New Immigrant's Guide to California's Interconnected Challenges
Immigrant Stories

Breaking the Cycle: A New Immigrant's Guide to California's Interconnected Challenges

Moving to California as a new immigrant presents a complex web of interconnected administrative challenges that can feel...
Navigating the AI Storm: A Laravel Developer's Take on the 2025 Job Market
Programming

Navigating the AI Storm: A Laravel Developer's Take on the 2025 Job Market

**TL;DR**: Yes, the tech job market is challenging right now, especially for developers like us. AI is reshaping everyth...
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Make Money

Is Starting a Blog Still Worth It in 2025? My Journey Into Digital Self-Expression

Blogging thrives in 2025! 600M blogs earn $120B annually. Perfect for English learning, monetization & showcasing dev sk...