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DevOps · May 22, 2026 · 4 min read

Nginx configuration for Node.js production apps

Set up Nginx as a reverse proxy for a Node.js app, with SSL termination using Let's Encrypt, load balancing and caching, plus example configs.

DevOps · May 22, 2026 · 4 min read

Kubernetes pods and deployments for beginners

Understand Kubernetes Pods and Deployments from scratch: how they relate, how to create, scale and update them, and mistakes beginners make.

DevOps · May 12, 2025 · 7 min read

Environment Variables: The Complete Guide to Managing Config Safely

Learn how to use environment variables properly — in Node.js, Docker, CI/CD, and production — without leaking secrets or breaking deployments.