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Engineering notes

Field notes on backend architecture, infrastructure, and full-stack engineering — written from real production experience.

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InfrastructureApril 12, 20268 min read

Deploying NestJS to a Linux VPS with PM2 and Nginx

Getting a NestJS application running in production involves more than copying files. Here's the exact process I use — from build to SSL.

NestJSPM2NginxLinux

BackendMarch 28, 202610 min read

JWT Authentication in NestJS: Access Tokens, Refresh Tokens, and Rotation

A single JWT token is not enough for production. Here's how to implement the access token + refresh token pattern with rotation in NestJS.

NestJSJWTAuthenticationTypeScript

ArchitectureFebruary 15, 20267 min read

How I Structure a NestJS Application for Scale

The folder structure you choose determines how well your NestJS codebase scales. Here's the pattern I've settled on after building multiple production APIs.

NestJSTypeScriptArchitectureClean Code

InfrastructureJanuary 20, 20266 min read

Linux Commands Every Backend Developer Should Know

A focused reference of the Linux commands I reach for most when working on backend systems — process management, logs, file transfer, and server hardening.

LinuxBashDevOpsServer