Most teams waste time reviewing dependency update pull requests. Engineers spend hours each week checking if library updates will break their code. This process slows down development and creates backlogs of security patches. There is a better way. Teams can automatically merge dependency updates when they have the right setup.

Most companies treat compliance like a chore. Teams write code, build features, then hand everything over to compliance officers who check boxes and fill out forms. This process takes weeks. It slows down releases. It frustrates developers. There is a better way.

Security as Code means writing security rules, policies, and configurations in code format. Instead of manual security processes, teams write scripts and files that define how security works. Think of it like infrastructure as code, but for security. You write code that says “block this type of traffic” or “require two-factor authentication” instead of clicking buttons in a security dashboard.

When you buy something on Amazon, you trust them with your credit card, address, and personal details. But how do they actually protect all that data from hackers? Let’s take a step-by-step look at the security system that protects one of the world’s biggest websites.

If you work with web applications, you’ve heard these terms: CDN, Load Balancer, Reverse Proxy, and API Gateway. People often mix them up or think they do the same thing. They don’t. Each component solves a different problem. Understanding when and where to use each one will save you time and prevent headaches.