2025-10-10
Mikhail is an excellent performer! You can tell he has a wealth of experience. The work was done precisely and on time. We had to tinker due to imperfections in the project that was being installed on the server, but Mikhail carefully and thoughtfully advised what to do and how to do it. In the end, everything worked! I recommend him to anyone for whom the quality of work is important!
2025-09-20
Introduction
Business process automation has become a standard: whether it’s integrating CRM with messengers, data processing, or DevOps tasks. In this article, we’ll look at what automation tools exist, how they differ, and how to choose the right solution for your needs.
Zapier
Zapier is one of the oldest and most popular automation services (since 2011). Its strength is its huge ecosystem: more than 5000 integrations, including CRMs, messengers, marketing, and financial tools.
2025-09-09
Guide: How to Install Jitsi Meet on Your Server Using Docker
Want to set up your own fully private video conferencing server?
Jitsi Meet is a great choice, and installing it with Docker is the fastest and most reliable way. This article provides a step-by-step guide to get your server up and running in just a few minutes.
Step 1: Preparation
Before installing, make sure you have:
- A Linux server (e.g., Ubuntu).
- A domain name pointing to your server’s IP (e.g.,
meet.your-domain.com). - Installed Docker and Docker Compose.
👉 If Docker isn’t installed yet — use the instructions from the previous article.
2025-09-06
Caddy vs. Traefik vs. HAProxy vs. Nginx vs. Apache
Introduction
Choosing a web server and reverse proxy today depends on tasks and infrastructure.
Caddy, Traefik, HAProxy, Nginx, and Apache are five popular solutions, each with its strengths and weaknesses.
In this article, we’ll compare them by key criteria: philosophy, installation, SSL, CI/CD, and complexity.
Comparison by Key Criteria
| Criterion | Caddy | Traefik | HAProxy | Nginx | Apache |
|---|
| Philosophy | Simplicity, automatic SSL | Dynamic routing and Service Discovery | High-performance load balancer | Universal web server and proxy | Classic web server, static approach |
| Installation | Single binary | Container, requires setup | Single binary, manual configuration | OS package, easy installation | OS package, easy installation |
| SSL Automation | Built-in, main advantage | Built-in, part of ecosystem | No (requires external integration, e.g., certbot) | Partial (via certbot or modules) | Partial (via certbot or modules) |
| CI/CD | Very easy integration | Ideal for microservices | Used for high-load balancing | Requires manual steps, integration possible | Requires manual steps, integration possible |
| Complexity | Low, beginner-friendly | Medium/high, requires orchestrator knowledge | Medium, more complex configs | Medium, rich ecosystem | Medium, often bloated configs |
| Performance | Good, but not top-tier | Good | Excellent, optimized for load balancing | Excellent | Average |
| Best Use Case | Local development, quick MVPs | Docker/Kubernetes, microservices | High-load systems, load balancing | Universal choice for web and proxy | Static site hosting, legacy systems |
Who Is It For?
🔹 Caddy
Ideal for:
2025-09-05
Traefik: A Dynamic Router for the Container Era
Introduction
Unlike Caddy, which focuses on simplicity, Traefik (pronounced Traffic) was built to solve one specific task: routing traffic in dynamic environments.
It is a reverse proxy and load balancer designed specifically for Docker, Kubernetes, and other orchestrators.
The main difference from Nginx is not static configuration, but the ability to automatically discover and serve services.
Key Concepts: Dynamic Configuration
The philosophy of Traefik is built on the principle of Service Discovery.
2025-09-04
Caddy: A Web Server That Just Works and SSL Out of the Box
Introduction
In a world where setting up a web server often requires studying complex configuration files, Caddy offers a radically different approach.
It is a modern, multifunctional web server, reverse proxy, and certificate authority in one package.
Caddy was created with a single goal: to provide maximum simplicity.
If you are tired of the redundancy of Nginx or Apache, then Caddy is what you’re looking for.
Its main “killer feature” is fully automatic SSL certificate management, making it an indispensable tool for developers.
2025-08-03
Introduction to Dokploy: Manage Docker Apps on Your Terms
In previous articles, we explored powerful SaaS deployment platforms like Vercel and Netlify, which offer simplicity and speed by letting a third party manage your infrastructure. Now it’s time to dive into the world of self-hosted solutions with Dokploy. Dokploy is more than just a control panel—it’s your personal “Heroku” that you install on your own server. It’s designed to simplify deploying and managing Docker containers while giving you full control over your environment, without subscription fees for every little thing.
2025-08-02
Introduction to Netlify: A Pioneer of JAMstack
In the fast-paced world of frontend development, Netlify has established itself as one of the leading platforms for building, deploying, and managing modern web projects. Launched in 2014, Netlify became a pioneer and driver of the JAMstack (JavaScript, APIs, Markup) concept, offering developers a comprehensive set of tools for creating fast, secure, and scalable web applications. If you work with static site generators, single-page applications, or use serverless functions, Netlify provides an intuitive and powerful environment.
2025-08-01
In the era of rapidly evolving frontend frameworks and static websites, Vercel has become an indispensable tool for many developers. Positioning itself as a “Platform for Frontend Developers,” Vercel offers a unique deployment experience focusing on speed, simplicity, and scalability. If you work with React, Next.js, Vue, Svelte, or other modern technologies, Vercel is designed specifically for you to turn your code into a live web application in just seconds.
2025-07-31
Introduction: Where to deploy your web application?
Modern web developers face a huge variety of tools and platforms for deploying their projects. From simple static sites to complex full-fledged web applications and APIs — every solution requires an optimal environment for deployment. In recent years, two approaches have gained special popularity: SaaS platforms (Software as a Service), offering maximum convenience and automation, and self-hosted solutions, providing full control over the infrastructure.
