The latest articles on DEV Community by DevLycan (@ome_devlycan). https://dev.to/ome_devlycan https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F3972544%2F49b1c7b8-710c-4d88-a0fb-2a52be16d06b.png https://dev.to/ome_devlycan en DevLycan Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:40:17 +0000 https://dev.to/ome_devlycan/best-free-hosting-platforms-for-developers-and-side-projects-3i47 https://dev.to/ome_devlycan/best-free-hosting-platforms-for-developers-and-side-projects-3i47 <p>I recently put together a practical comparison of free hosting platforms for developers, side projects, and small web applications.</p> <p>When starting a new project, choosing the right hosting platform can make a big difference in both development workflow and deployment experience. Some platforms are better suited for frontend applications, while others are more practical for backend APIs, databases, static websites, portfolio sites, or PHP-based projects.</p> <p>In the article, I compared several popular free hosting platforms, including Vercel, Netlify, Render, Railway, Cloudflare Pages, GitHub Pages, and InfinityFree.</p> <p>Here is a brief summary:</p> <ul> <li><p><strong>Vercel</strong> is a strong choice for frontend projects, especially React, Vue, and Next.js applications. It offers fast deployment, preview deployments, serverless functions, free HTTPS, and a smooth developer experience.</p></li> <li><p><strong>Netlify</strong> is useful for static websites, landing pages, portfolios, and lightweight frontend projects. It is beginner-friendly and works well with Git-based deployment workflows.</p></li> <li><p><strong>Render</strong> is more suitable for backend services, APIs, Laravel applications, Node.js apps, Docker-based projects, and full stack applications. It also supports database hosting, although free services may include sleep mode.</p></li> <li><p><strong>Railway</strong> is a good option for prototypes, testing environments, small backend services, and database-driven applications. It provides a modern developer experience and quick setup for APIs and databases.</p></li> <li><p><strong>Cloudflare Pages</strong> is ideal for high-performance static websites. With Cloudflare’s global network, it is a good fit for developers who care about speed, security, and global delivery.</p></li> <li><p><strong>GitHub Pages</strong> is one of the simplest options for portfolio websites, documentation, open-source projects, and static HTML/CSS/JavaScript websites.</p></li> <li><p><strong>InfinityFree</strong> can be useful for beginners who want to test small PHP websites, MySQL-based projects, or WordPress websites without paying for traditional hosting.</p></li> </ul> <p>The main idea is that there is no single “best” free hosting platform for every project. The right choice depends on the type of project, the technology stack, whether a database is required, and whether the platform has limits such as sleep mode, resource limits, build limits, or function limits.</p> <p>I hope this comparison can be useful for developers who are exploring free hosting options for learning, testing, or launching small projects.</p> <p>You can read the full article on the main website for more details.</p> <div class="crayons-card c-embed text-styles text-styles--secondary"> <div class="c-embed__content"> <div class="c-embed__cover"> <a href="https://devlycan.com/blog/best-free-hosting-platforms-side-projects" class="c-link align-middle" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <img alt="" src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdevlycan.com%2Flogo.jpg" height="800" class="m-0" width="800"> </a> </div> <div class="c-embed__body"> <h2 class="fs-xl lh-tight"> <a href="https://devlycan.com/blog/best-free-hosting-platforms-side-projects" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="c-link"> Devlycan - Technology &amp; Programming Insights </a> </h2> <p class="truncate-at-3"> Devlycan - Technology, programming, AI, lifestyle, and future trends—simple insights for the new digital generation. </p> <div class="color-secondary fs-s flex items-center"> <img alt="favicon" class="c-embed__favicon m-0 mr-2 radius-0" src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdevlycan.com%2Flogo.jpg" width="800" height="800"> devlycan.com </div> </div> </div> </div> webdev tutorial development beginners DevLycan Sun, 07 Jun 2026 13:25:57 +0000 https://dev.to/ome_devlycan/website-security-checklist-cyber-edition-2a65 https://dev.to/ome_devlycan/website-security-checklist-cyber-edition-2a65 <p>I would like to share my latest article about Website Security Checklist Cyber Edition.</p> <p>Nowadays, AI plays a bigger role in software development. It helps us write code, build features, fix bugs, and design system structures faster than before.</p> <p>But one important thing we should not overlook is cybersecurity.<br> Even though AI helps us develop websites and systems faster, real production websites still face bots, automated scans, dependency vulnerabilities, insecure configurations, and constantly evolving attack patterns.</p> <p>That’s why this updated version of Website Security Checklist: Cyber Edition is designed as a practical checklist for reviewing the essential security foundations of modern websites.</p> <p>It is useful for developers, IT teams, website owners, or anyone who is building and maintaining online systems.</p> <p>Hope you find it helpful.</p> <div class="crayons-card c-embed text-styles text-styles--secondary"> <div class="c-embed__content"> <div class="c-embed__cover"> <a href="https://devlycan.com/blog/website-security-checklist-cyber-edition" class="c-link align-middle" rel="noopener noreferrer"> <img alt="" src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdevlycan.com%2Flogo.jpg" height="800" class="m-0" width="800"> </a> </div> <div class="c-embed__body"> <h2 class="fs-xl lh-tight"> <a href="https://devlycan.com/blog/website-security-checklist-cyber-edition" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="c-link"> Devlycan - Technology &amp; Programming Insights </a> </h2> <p class="truncate-at-3"> Devlycan - Technology, programming, AI, lifestyle, and future trends—simple insights for the new digital generation. </p> <div class="color-secondary fs-s flex items-center"> <img alt="favicon" class="c-embed__favicon m-0 mr-2 radius-0" src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdevlycan.com%2Flogo.jpg" width="800" height="800"> devlycan.com </div> </div> </div> </div> webdev beginners security programming