Cloud Infrastructure
CDNs, serverless, Docker, CI/CD
26 episodes
#2550: Idempotent Pipelines: Checkpoints, Manifests & Safe Re-Runs
How to design scripts and pipelines so re-running them is safe, even after a crash mid-execution.
#2548: Static vs Server-Side: What Actually Happens When You Deploy
The moment you see content appear instantly on production and realize it wasn't pre-built — that's when architecture gets interesting.
#2547: Self-Hosted Podcast Analytics & Caching Fixes
How to track listeners, handle caching delays, and get sponsor-ready numbers when self-hosting on Cloudflare R2 or S3.
#2514: WebSockets vs SSE: Choosing the Right Real-Time Connection
WebSockets vs Server-Sent Events: when to use full-duplex vs one-way streaming, and why most developers pick wrong.
#2506: Squashing Database Migrations Without Breaking Production
How to safely squash old migrations, cut deploy times, and generate schema documentation at version boundaries.
#2503: Inside an API Request: DNS to Response
What really happens when you press Enter on a URL? From DNS to TLS to headers, we break down the full lifecycle.
#2477: Stop Polling: Push-to-Deploy for Solo Devs
Why your cron job is obsolete. Push-to-deploy with GitHub Actions and deploy keys — the simplest setup that actually works.
#2476: Database Backups Without the Bloat
pg_dump, WAL archiving, and the free tools that beat expensive commercial backup software.
#2475: Docker Volumes: Why They Can't Move and What To Do
Docker made apps portable but left your data stuck. Here's how to actually move volumes between hosts.
#2474: Private Container Registries: Docker Hub vs GHCR vs Self-Hosting
Comparing Docker Hub, GitHub Container Registry, and self-hosted options for private container storage.
#2473: GitHub Actions Beyond CI/CD: What You're Missing
Cron jobs, self-hosted runners, NPM publishing, and self-healing repos — GitHub Actions does way more than run tests.
#2438: How Object Storage Actually Works Under the Hood
Blobs, flat namespaces, and why those "folders" in cloud storage are complete illusions.
#2433: What Actually Makes a Hyperscaler?
It's not just about size. The architecture, automation, and breadth of services define what makes a hyperscaler.
#2345: Why File Naming Conventions Are More Than Just Style
Discover how file naming conventions like snake_case and camelCase impact development workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and filesystem compatibility.
#2338: Who Keeps Matplotlib Running?
How does a team of just 15 people maintain Matplotlib, the backbone of global scientific visualization?
#2301: Inside Podcasting's Simple, Powerful Infrastructure
Explore the elegant simplicity of podcasting’s RSS backbone and how it empowers creators with independence and control.
#2096: Why 6G Is Just Lightbulbs with Extra Steps
We hit the physics wall: why 6G needs smart mirrors, not brute force, to beat concrete and rain.
#2080: Android vs. Israel's Air Raid Alerts
Why your phone might sleep through a siren, and how traffic lights could save your life.
#1944: PostgreSQL: The Thirty-Year Miracle
How does a volunteer-run database power the New York Stock Exchange and survive every tech trend without burning out?
#1924: Build Your Own App Store for Linux and Android
Stop manually copying files. Learn how to host your own authenticated repositories for .deb and APK files using simple static web servers.
#1921: The Three-Second Heartbeat That Keeps Israel Safe
Why a civilian website sends an empty JSON payload every three seconds, even during peacetime, and what it reveals about mission-critical architect...
#1920: InfluxDB vs. Postgres: The Time-Series Showdown
We compare specialized time-series databases like InfluxDB against traditional SQL options like Postgres with Timescale extensions.
#1869: How Your Phone Screams Without Service
No signal, no SIM, no problem. Discover the hidden GSM radio channel that hijacks your phone to scream warnings, and why it works when everything e...
#1848: Why Cloud Bills Can Hit $100K Overnight
From recursive loops to AI agents spending your money, we unpack the terrifying speed of cloud cost disasters.
#1782: Jenkins, GitHub, or Tekton? Picking Your 2025 CI/CD Engine
Jenkins is still the COBOL of DevOps, but the "one size fits all" model is dead. Here’s how to pick your pipeline.
#1758: The Internet's Physical Bread Delivery System
Netflix doesn't stream from California to Jerusalem. It uses local boxes in your city. Here's how the internet physically moves data to you.