The GitDoctor Blog
Practical insights on code quality, shipping confidently, and growing from vibe coder to seasoned engineer.
How to Remove Secrets From Your Git History
Step-by-step guide to removing exposed API keys, tokens, and credentials from your git commit history using git filter-repo and BFG.
Read articleHow to Scan Your GitHub Repo for Secrets (Before Someone Else Does)
A practical guide to scanning your GitHub repository for exposed API keys, tokens, and credentials before they get exploited.
Read articleCommon Mistakes When Vibe Coding an MVP
AI helped you build it fast. Here are the mistakes that show up in almost every vibe-coded MVP, and how to catch them before they cost you.
Read articleHow to Audit Your GitHub Repo Before Launch
Shipping soon? Here's the pre-launch audit checklist to catch exposed secrets, missing error handling, and security gaps before your repo goes live.
Read articleCode Review Checklist for Solo Developers
No team to review your code? Here's the checklist solo developers use to catch bugs, security holes, and bad patterns before shipping.
Read articleGitHub Secrets Scanning: How to Find Exposed API Keys in Your Repo
Exposed API keys are the most common and most dangerous mistake developers make on GitHub. Here's how to find them before someone else does.
Read articleWhy AI-Generated Code Fails in Production (And How to Catch It)
AI code looks right but fails in predictable ways. Here are the 6 most common failure modes in AI-generated code — and how to catch them before your users do.
Read articleIs Your Side Project Actually Production Ready?
Most side projects aren't as production ready as you think. Here's a checklist to find out before your users do.
Read articleVibe Coding Is Fun — Until You Ship a Security Hole
Vibe coding lets you build fast, but AI-generated code comes with real security risks. Here's what to watch for before you ship.
Read articleGitHub Repo Security Checklist: 10 Things to Fix Before You Ship
Most developers ship with at least 3 of these security issues unfixed. Here's the checklist that catches them before your users do.
Read articleClosing the Gap Between Vibe Coders and Live Coders
AI tools have made building software accessible to everyone — but there's still a real gap between vibe-coded apps and production-ready systems. Here's how to close it.
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