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Dev.to · Mustafa ERBAY
2d ago
Being a Software Developer in Turkey: The Untold Truths
Recently, while chatting with a young colleague, I once again realized the chasm between expectations...
Dev.to · Mustafa ERBAY
5d ago
The True Cost of Downloading Cracked Software: Infostealers and Stolen
While working on an ERP project, a strange network traffic pattern I detected on a developer's...
Dev.to · Mustafa ERBAY
1w ago
The New Pattern of 2026 Tech Layoffs: 'Cut and Pivot'
Last month, while working on a client's project, I learned that a former teammate I knew from the...
Dev.to · Mustafa ERBAY
⚡ AI Lesson
1w ago
Too Late to Learn Code in 2026? The Wrong Question
Last week at a career event, a young friend asked, "Is it too late for me to start learning code in...
Dev.to · Mustafa ERBAY
📣 Digital Marketing & Growth
⚡ AI Lesson
1w ago
CS Degree, Bootcamp, or Self-Taught: The Equation in 2026
Last month, I reviewed over 100 CVs for a backend developer position on a client project....
Dev.to · Mustafa ERBAY
☁️ DevOps & Cloud
⚡ AI Lesson
1w ago
Of course, Mustafa Erbay's blog: homelab and career focused
In a production ERP, the late‑shipment report was always missing; the root cause was missing logs in...
Dev.to · Mustafa ERBAY
📰 AI News & Updates
⚡ AI Lesson
1w ago
The 5+5 Safest and Most Dangerous Software Roles in the Age of AI
Last month, we were developing a new AI-powered planning module for operator screens in a...
Dev.to · Mustafa ERBAY
⚡ AI Lesson
1w ago
To My 20-Year-Ago Self: 7 Things That Would Change My Career
The most expensive mistake in my career wasn't a line of code; it was a "yes." Twenty years ago, at...
Dev.to · Mustafa ERBAY
⚡ AI Lesson
1w ago
Is a University Degree Still Necessary for Software?
Early in my career, when I saw the "Engineering Faculty Diploma" requirement in job applications, I...
Dev.to · Mustafa ERBAY
⚡ AI Lesson
2w ago
Should I Become a Manager? No One Tells You It's a Reversible Decision
Recently, a friend told me, "Mustafa, I've been coding for 10 years, and I feel like I should become...
Dev.to · Mustafa ERBAY
💻 AI-Assisted Coding
⚡ AI Lesson
2w ago
Choosing an AI Code Assistant: Copilot, Cursor, and Claude Code
While writing tests for a new module in a production ERP system, I realized that 30% of my weekly...
Dev.to · Mustafa ERBAY
⚡ AI Lesson
2w ago
I Became a Manager and Returned: Do I Regret It?
One of the biggest decisions I made in my career was to transition from a technical leadership role...
Dev.to · Mustafa ERBAY
⚡ AI Lesson
2w ago
The Candidate Who Impressed Me Most in a Job Interview
For years, I've conducted hundreds of technical job interviews. I've spoken with countless...
Dev.to · Mustafa ERBAY
2w ago
My Most Expensive Engineering Decision
My most expensive career mistake wasn't a line of code or a misconfigured server; it was a "yes."...
Dev.to · Mustafa ERBAY
☁️ DevOps & Cloud
⚡ AI Lesson
2w ago
6-Watt Home Server with N100 Mini PC: Homelab from Scratch in 2026
6-Watt Home Server with N100 Mini PC: Homelab from Scratch in 2026 As we enter 2026, the...
Dev.to · Mustafa ERBAY
📣 Digital Marketing & Growth
⚡ AI Lesson
2w ago
Companies Quietly Hiring Juniors While Everyone Fears AI
The impact of AI on the business world, especially in the tech sector, is increasingly fueling the...
Dev.to · Mustafa ERBAY
⚡ AI Lesson
2w ago
What is MCP and Why Did It Become 2026's Most Important AI Standard?
The AI ecosystem, especially in recent years, has been experiencing rapid growth and diversification;...
Dev.to · Mustafa ERBAY
💻 AI-Assisted Coding
⚡ AI Lesson
2w ago
Coding with AI: Is It Blunting Developer Skills?
AI and Coding: A Barrier to Development or a New Door? Recently, artificial intelligence...
Dev.to · Mustafa ERBAY
2w ago
5 Realities You Need to Know Before Starting a Homelab
Introduction: That Shiny Server Dream and the Realities We've all been there, right?...
Dev.to · Mustafa ERBAY
🔧 Backend Engineering
⚡ AI Lesson
3w ago
Two Distinct Software Developer Markets in Turkey: 95,000 TL vs.
There's a lot of talk about software developer salaries in Turkey, but from my observations, a clear...
Dev.to · Mustafa ERBAY
3w ago
Passkeys: Enterprise Adaptation and Individual Use Cases
Lately, I've started seeing the "Sign in with Passkey" option on many platforms. Initially, like with...
Dev.to · Mustafa ERBAY
🤖 AI Agents & Automation
⚡ AI Lesson
3w ago
Write Your Own MCP Server in 50 Lines: Real Tools for Your AI Agent
AI agents are one of the areas that have excited me the most recently. They've gained complex...
Dev.to · Mustafa ERBAY
3w ago
2026 Technical Interview Broken: 38% of Candidates Use Invisible AI
The New Nightmare of Interviews: Invisible AI Assistants Technical interviews have always...
Dev.to · Mustafa ERBAY
⚡ AI Lesson
3w ago
The Thing I Wish I Had Given Up On Sooner in My Career
Among all the complex mistakes in my career, what cost me the most wasn't a system crash, a security...
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