Why Naming Conventions Are Infrastructure
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June 18, 2025 DevOps

Why Naming Conventions Are Infrastructure

Infrastructure isn’t just about servers, switches, and storage - it's also about the choices we make in how we name things. From services and log fields to metric labels and repo names, naming conventions silently shape how we build, automate, debug.

The Unseen Dance of Modern Authentication
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July 24, 2025

The Unseen Dance of Modern Authentication

The most secure way to log a user into your application is to never ask for their password. This isn't …

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The [[ Error: A Quiet Lesson in Shell Scripting
DevOps
July 15, 2025

The [[ Error: A Quiet Lesson in Shell Scripting

There’s a special kind of dread reserved for when a tool you've used a thousand times suddenly doesn't exist. For …

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The Cloud Migration Myth: Why 'Moving' Is the Wrong Word
DevOps
July 13, 2025

The Cloud Migration Myth: Why 'Moving' Is the Wrong Word

We call it a "cloud migration," but for most modern systems, nothing is actually moving. Instead, we're stretching our applications …

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Disaster Recovery in Docker Swarm: Testing Swarm Manager Failover the Right Way
DevOps
July 8, 2025

Disaster Recovery in Docker Swarm: Testing Swarm Manager Failover the Right Way

We build resilient systems designed to survive chaos, yet we test them with polite, graceful shutdowns. This common practice isn't …

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The Best Ansible Structure Is Your Org Chart
DevOps
July 6, 2025

The Best Ansible Structure Is Your Org Chart

We treat Ansible repository structure as a technical problem, searching for the perfect template of roles and directories. But a …

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IDP: Beyond Self-Service to True Developer Agency
DevOps
July 4, 2025

IDP: Beyond Self-Service to True Developer Agency

We build internal platforms to liberate developers, promising a world of self-service. So why do these paved roads so often …

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The Cost of Cleverness: Why Simple Systems Win
DevOps
July 2, 2025

The Cost of Cleverness: Why Simple Systems Win

The most dangerous systems aren't the ones that are poorly built; they're the ones that are too clever. We praise …

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The Automation Paradox: Hiding Truth in Our Scripts
DevOps
June 30, 2025

The Automation Paradox: Hiding Truth in Our Scripts

We build automation to make our systems more reliable, but each success quietly trades away something invaluable: our own awareness. …

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Why most DevOps handbooks are ignored
DevOps
June 20, 2025

Why most DevOps handbooks are ignored

DevOps handbooks often launch with hype, then quietly fade into obscurity. Not because engineers don’t care, but because static docs …

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