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            <title><![CDATA[Why Input Validation Matters More Than Most Developers Think]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[A chaotic WhatsApp group, two autonomous bots, a token bomb, and a reminder that unvalidated systems eventually become someone else's problem.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Floating Console Extension and Disable Ctrl Shift C Extension]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Two small browser tools built to solve surprisingly annoying developer problems.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[indexnow-notifier Initial NPM Release]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[A simple CLI tool that automates IndexNow notifications for Next.js projects and CI/CD pipelines.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Testing Local Apps in Production with Cloudflared]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Learn how to use Cloudflared tunnels to expose local applications securely to the internet for real production style testing.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Rebuilding the Point of Sale: Engineering for Reliability, Scale, and the Real World]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[A deep dive into why I built a modern POS system from scratch, passionately focused on reliability, performance, and long-term sustainability for real-world business operations.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Ulisha Store Laravel: A Modern E-Commerce Platform Built for Control, Performance, and Growth]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Ulisha Store Laravel is a powerful, flexible e-commerce platform designed for businesses that want full control, high performance, and low operational costs—without relying on SaaS platforms like Shopify or WordPress.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Rest vs Restful vs SOAP vs GraphQL vs gRPC]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[A practical, business-minded rundown of five dominant API approaches—what they are, who uses them, why they matter, and how organizations decide.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Linux: CVE-2026-31431 Copy Fail Vulnerability Root Su]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[CVE-2026-31431 is a critical vulnerability in the Linux kernel that allows attackers to gain root privileges by exploiting a copy fail issue.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Optimizing Next.js Performance and Cost Reduction]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Next.js is a powerful React framework that offers great performance benefits, but it can also lead to increased costs if not optimized properly. In this article, we will explore some best practices for optimizing Next.js performance and reducing costs.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Prevent ID Enumeration Attack]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[ID Enumeration Attack is a common attack vector in web applications where attackers try to guess or enumerate the IDs of resources. In this post, we'll discuss what ID Enumeration Attack is and how to prevent it.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing: Webvium Browser for Android Devices]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Excited to announce the release of Webvium Browser for Android devices! Webvium is a lightweight, fast, and secure web browser designed to provide an exceptional browsing experience on mobile devices. With a focus on privacy and performance, Webvium offers features like ad-blocking, tracking protection, and a user-friendly interface. Whether you're browsing the web for work or leisure, Webvium is here to enhance your online experience.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Security Best Practices Everyone Should Know: Developer to Developer]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[In the ever-evolving landscape of web development and application security, it's crucial for developers to stay informed about best practices to protect their applications and users. In this post, we'll explore some essential security best practices that every developer should know and implement to enhance the security of their applications.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Ulisha Store Next to Laravel: What Did Go Wrong?]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Ulisha Store is an e-commerce platform that started with Next.js and Supabase but faced challenges as it scaled. We eventually migrated to Laravel for better performance and scalability. In this post, we discuss the reasons behind the migration and the benefits of using Laravel for our project.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Why I Migrate to Zed from VSCode]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[After using VSCode for a long time, I decided to switch to Zed, a new code editor that promises better performance and customization. In this post, I'll share my experience with both editors and why I made the switch.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[From Aide to Android Studio: My Journey]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[I'll share my journey from starting with Aide to transitioning to Android Studio, the challenges I faced, and the lessons I learned along the way.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Hello World]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Welcome to my blog! This is my first post, and I'm excited to share my thoughts and projects with you. Stay tuned for more updates!]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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