Thoughts by
Sithira Senanayake
I'm Sithira Senanayake, a software engineer passionate about technology, science, and philosophy. Join me as I share details about my projects, opinions on different topics, and thoughs on anything else I find interesting.
In this blog, I share my journey, experiences, and the challenges I encounter in my day-to-day life. This is primarily for my entertainment, to establish an online presence, and to serve as a time capsule to look back on after 20 years.
June 19, 2025
How impressive is DeepMind's AlphaEvolve
AlphaEvolve is DeepMind’s latest innovation in autonomous algorithmic discovery. Unlike traditional AI that writes code based on existing patterns, AlphaEvolve invents entirely new algorithms to solve complex, machine-gradable problems.
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June 7, 2025
A life changing session
In this post, I share insights from a transformative session on open source contributions led by Malinda Alahakoon and Jayasanka Weerasinghe, and how it inspired my career transition plans.
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May 23, 2025
How to install n8n on a VPS using Docker
A complete step-by-step guide to installing and securing n8n on your VPS using Docker, PostgreSQL, and Nginx or CyberPanel.
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May 18, 2025
How to Setup a VPS with Nginx Proxy Manager and Portainer
A lightweight alternative to CyberPanel using Nginx Proxy Manager for reverse proxy and Portainer for Docker container management.
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May 13, 2025
Server Setup and CyberPanel Installation Guide
This guide walks through the end-to-end setup of a new Linux server with a focus on security and usability, followed by the installation of CyberPanel, a modern web hosting control panel powered by OpenLiteSpeed.
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