Real-World Authorization Lessons with OpenFGA? I’d Love to Hear Them

Are you using OpenFGA or another Google Zanzibar-inspired authorization engine in the wild—not just for a side project or proof of concept, but in a production environment with real users and systems? If so, I’d love to learn from your experience. My Interest I’m currently working on a centralized authorization system prototype based on OpenFGA. The design is aiming to support fine-grained, relationship-based access control (ReBAC) for multiple business units—each with its own data domain, developer team, and authorization needs....

May 5, 2025 · 2 min · joshuapsteele

Avoiding Online Scams: A Simple Guide for Non-Tech-Savvy Internet Users

Introduction Online scams can touch anyone’s life. They don’t discriminate based on how tech-savvy you are or how often you use the internet. We’ve all heard stories—maybe from a friend, a family member, or even in the news—of someone getting tricked online, often with distressing consequences. It serves as a stark reminder of the darker side of our digital world. This is why it’s crucial for every one of us to understand online scams—how they operate, how to identify them, and most importantly, how to avoid becoming a victim....

July 25, 2023 · 7 min · joshuapsteele