Sam Rose, a Senior Developer Educator at ngrok, authored a detailed piece on self-hosting with and without the use of ngrok, discussing its application and benefits for developers. The post, dated October 27, 2025, and spanning 4,706 words, explores various methods of self-hosting, emphasizing the role of ngrok in simplifying the process by providing secure and reliable tunnel connections. The article highlights how ngrok can enhance the development experience by allowing easy access to local servers through public URLs, which is particularly useful for testing and collaboration. This comprehensive guide aims to equip developers with the knowledge to optimize their self-hosting efforts, whether they choose to incorporate ngrok or not.