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Sharing my journey through tech - what I'm building, learning, and exploring along the way.
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How to Upgrade from Django 5.1 to Django 5.2 (LTS)

13 Dec 2025 Tech Development
A step-by-step guide to upgrading your Django project from version 5.1 to the 5.2 Long Term Support release, including pre-upgrade checks, installation commands, and key …
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Preparing PostgreSQL for Django on Fly.io

11 Dec 2025 Tech DevOps
This article details the necessary steps within your Django project and using the flyctl CLI to correctly provision, connect, and configure a production-ready PostgreSQL database …
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10 Steps to Deploy a New Django App on Fly.io

11 Dec 2025 Tech DevOps
This article provides a quick and structured guide to setting up and deploying a fresh Django project onto the Fly.io platform, utilizing its automated configuration …
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Fly.io Pre-Deployment Checklist: Install and Configure flyctl

11 Dec 2025 Tech DevOps
This checklist provides the essential preparatory steps—account creation, payment setup, and flyctl installation/authentication—that must be completed before you can begin deploying your Django application to …
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Big Four Developer-Focused PaaS

11 Dec 2025 Tech DevOps
The "Big Four Developer-Focused PaaS" are Heroku (the expensive, classic simplicity leader), Render (the modern, fully-managed, easy-to-use alternative), Fly.io (the global, permanently-free champion best for …
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Set Up Windows Remote Desktop Connection on a Local Network

22 Nov 2025 Tech Networking
Windows Remote Desktop Connection (RDC) allows you to control a computer remotely within the same local network (like an office or home network).
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How to Configure Django for Local Hostname (Windows)

2 Nov 2025 Tech Development
This guide explains how to configure a Django application on Windows for flexible local testing. It covers two primary methods: setting up a custom hostname …
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Building Custom Middleware in Django 5

1 Nov 2025 Tech Development
Middleware in Django acts as a bridge between the request and response cycle. It lets you process incoming requests before they reach the view and …
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Mastering Postman: Bulk Importing Data with a Looping Script

28 Sep 2025 Tech Development
This post will show you how to take that a step further by using a script to loop through a list of product categories and …
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Mastering Django API Testing: A Postman Scripting Guide

23 Sep 2025 Tech Development
Testing Django APIs can be a pain, especially with CSRF protection. But with a little Postman scripting, you can automate this process and make your …
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