Immich and RPi

Can you run Immich on an RPi?

Since I use a variety of devices, transferring files between them is always a bit of a challenge. I also prefer to avoid commercial cloud hosting services whenever possible. This was my first time experimenting with a self-hosted solution like Immich, and it’s been a rewarding experience so far.
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Should you have a LinkedIn as a Software Engineer?

Landing a job in tech isn’t easy (and neither is getting that second one). That’s where LinkedIn comes in. Whether you love it or hate it, LinkedIn can quietly boost your career, help you land referrals, and keep you on recruiters' radar -- all without taking up much of your time. But is it really worth it for software engineers?
What they do not tell you about saas ideas.

Ideas are worthless

If you’ve been waiting for the perfect idea to start, here’s the truth: it doesn’t exist. Stop chasing unicorns and start building. The key to success lies not in what you plan but in what you do.
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Building directory websites in 2024

What exactly is a directory website? In the simplest terms, a directory website is a searchable collection of listings, often organized by categories, location, or specific criteria. Think Yelp for restaurants and local businesses or Angi for home services. The core value here is organization—helping users find something they need…

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Rethinking Analytics: Balancing Privacy, Performance, and Essential Data

As I build a directory of software engineering blogs, I’ve noticed a growing trend: more developers are choosing to turn off website analytics in favor of privacy and performance. It got me thinking about my own approach to tracking visitors. While I’ve ditched Google Analytics in favor of self-hosted Matomo, I’m also exploring simpler solutions like parsing raw access logs. In this post, I dive into the balance between respecting user privacy and still gathering the critical data needed to monitor the health and security of a website.
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Directory of Software Engineering Blogs

Recently I have been on the hunt for small time software engineering (SWE) blogs and they have been a challenge to find. Active blogs written by individuals in my space (that are not stale) are hard to find. As a result I created my own software engineering blog directory: sweblogs.fyi