Tag: Best Practices
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Rate Limiting Strategies in FastAPI: Protecting Your API from Abuse
Hi everyone! Fast Eddy here. Today, I’m tackling an important topic that every API developer needs to consider: how to implement rate limiting in FastAPI applications. Without proper rate limiting, your API could be susceptible to abuse, accidental overload, or even denial-of-service attacks. In this article, I’ll explore some effective strategies and walk through a…
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Mastering the ‘top’ Command: Tips for Efficient Linux Server Monitoring
When it comes to monitoring the health and performance of your Linux servers, the "top" command is often one of the first tools in an administrator’s arsenal. It provides a real-time, dynamic view of what’s happening on your system, including which processes are consuming the most resources and overall system load. Yet, many users only…
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Securing Apache Web Server: Essential Command-Line Techniques
When it comes to hosting web sites on Linux servers, security is always a top priority. While Apache is a robust and reliable web server, its security out-of-the-box typically needs enhancement to withstand modern threats. In this article, I’ll walk you through essential command-line techniques to secure your Apache installation and reduce potential attack surfaces,…
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Customizing the Drupal Admin UI with Admin Toolbar and Beyond
As a Drupal developer, one of my favorite tricks to improve both my workflow and my clients’ satisfaction is refining the Drupal admin interface. While Drupal’s default admin backend is powerful, it can be overwhelming—or a bit inefficient—out of the box. Today, I’ll walk you through practical enhancements you can make to the admin UI,…
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Building Custom Gutenberg Blocks: Elevate Your WordPress Editing Experience
Gutenberg, the block editor introduced to WordPress in version 5.0, fundamentally transformed how users create and manage content. While the default set of blocks covers most needs, there comes a point in every developer’s journey where custom blocks are essential for delivering unique functionality and on-brand designs. In this article, I’ll walk you through the…
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Securing Your WordPress Site: Essential Practices for Modern Sites
As a web developer who has seen countless WordPress installs over the past decade, I can tell you that site security remains one of the most crucial and yet sometimes overlooked aspects of WordPress management. Whether you’re building a personal blog, an e-commerce platform, or a network of sites, a proactive approach to security goes…
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Managing Environment Variables in FastAPI Applications
As a backend developer, one of the foundational best practices is to keep sensitive information such as API keys, database credentials, and configuration settings out of your codebase. Instead, we use environment variables. In this article, I’ll walk you through practical techniques for managing environment variables effectively in your FastAPI projects. Why Use Environment Variables?…