Stuff about old code, vintage computers, and anything else
Algorithms exist within a system, and usually process one or more inputs to produce an output. This post explores foundational patterns in system design that ensure algorithms and architectures are efficient, predictable, and scalable.
The croissant spec is designed to provide a standard way to describe datasets properties, raw file relationships, and derived dataset attributes.
An exploration of applications, systems, and a secret third option
This guide walks through re-zeroing the Z-axis using a BLTouch probe on an Ender 5 Pro with Marlin firmware.
This post explores Docker's build caching system using BuildKit and LLB to optimize layer reuse via metadata-based hashing, alongside RushJS's incremental builds and cache restoration for monorepos, emphasizing strategies to minimize redundant work. Key takeaways include metadata-driven caching, context management, and tools for efficient artifact reuse across complex projects.
This is a collection of notes and thoughts on developing and releasing an open source software package.
A layered model for describing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) at scale.
A short guide on adding cloud-init options to an existing image.
Using ternary to improve computing performance
An file analysis of the acf wordpress plugin takeover