Web Protocols
Understanding ActivityPub: The Protocol Powering the Decentralized Web
ActivityPub is the W3C standard behind Mastodon, Pixelfed, and the Fediverse. Learn how it works, what makes it...
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OpenID Connect vs OAuth 2.0: What's the Difference and When to Use Each
OAuth 2.0 handles authorization; OpenID Connect adds identity on top. Here's a clear breakdown of both standards and...
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Security
Content Security Policy (CSP) Explained: A Practical Guide for Web Developers
CSP is one of the most powerful browser security mechanisms available. Learn how it works, how to write effective...
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AI & Automation
LLM Tool Use & AI Plugins: How Language Models Interact with APIs
Modern LLMs can call external APIs, run code, and browse the web through structured tool-use protocols. Here's how...
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Fediverse & Open Web
How Federation Works in the Fediverse: Servers, Actors, and the Open Social Graph
The Fediverse connects thousands of independent servers into one social network. Discover how federation actually works...
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Implementing Well-Known URIs: A Developer's Complete Guide
Well-known URIs are standardized discovery endpoints at /.well-known/. Learn which ones matter, how to implement them,...
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