I want to join freelancing team as free gick

## Summary On 2023-10-05, users attempting to discover freelancing opportunities via Freelancer.com’s API unexpectedly received zero results for MERN stack queries. This was caused by an API endpoint regression silently dropping search results matching Mongo⁠DB criteria. **Key symptom:** Valid searches returned empty lists with HTTP 200 status despite matching opportunities existing in the database. ## … Read more

Hazelcast for hibernate L2 + application cache + topic publish/subscribe messaging

Summary The Hazelcast configuration for Hibernate L2 cache, application cache, and topic publish/subscribe messaging is a complex setup that requires careful consideration of cluster configuration, network settings, and cache management. In this post, we will discuss the root cause of common issues that arise in such a setup and provide guidance on how to fix … Read more

Customizing Mfa in spring security 7

Summary The goal is to customize Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) in Spring Security 7 to differentiate between authentication methods. When a user logs in with an OIDC provider like Google or Facebook, they should be granted access directly. However, when a user chooses to log in using username and password authentication, they must also verify their … Read more

Windows MSU Patch Installation Fails at 94% Post-Restart with “Undoing Changes” – No Errors in CBS Logs (Tried DISM Extraction & Step-by-Step Install)

Summary The issue at hand involves the failure of a Windows MSU patch installation at 94% during the post-restart phase, with the system displaying “Undoing Changes” and no apparent errors in the CBS logs. Key symptoms include: Failure to install MSU patches using WUSA on Windows 10 Installation reaches 94% after restart and then fails … Read more

ASP.NET MVC application which uses current logged in user (Windows username) is not providing username after publishing

Summary The issue at hand is with an ASP.NET MVC application that uses Windows Authentication to retrieve the current logged-in user’s username. The application works as expected when run locally in Visual Studio using localhost, but after publishing, the username is returned as empty. This problem occurs despite Windows authentication being enabled and anonymous authentication … Read more

What is an MCP server, and what core concepts should an entry-level developer understand?

Summary The Model Context Protocol (MCP) server is a standardized interface that enables AI models to interact with external tools, data sources, or services. It solves the problem of integrating AI models with various external resources in a consistent and scalable manner. Key takeaways for an entry-level developer include understanding the MCP protocol, client-server architecture, … Read more