October 4, 2026
Compute-storage separation does not remove lock-in
Azure HorizonDB shows why PostgreSQL portability depends on operational boundaries and exit paths, not just SQL compatibility.
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Writing on architecture, delivery pipelines, security and data, and the trade-offs behind them.
Essays and shorter notes.
October 4, 2026
Treat coding-agent memory as a cache
Learn why coding-agent memory is useful context, not an architectural record, and how to keep reviewed decisions authoritative when memory goes stale.
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October 2, 2026
Stable Kubernetes metadata in OpenTelemetry production pipelines
Learn where Kubernetes metadata enrichment belongs, how to limit noisy attributes, and what to check when operating the OpenTelemetry Collector.
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October 2, 2026
Make secret access explicit in reusable workflows
Learn how scoped secrets could change reusable workflow contracts, and how to roll out explicit access and verify it with execution telemetry.
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October 2, 2026
Test your workload before redesigning for PostgreSQL 19
A disciplined way to test PostgreSQL 19 Beta 4 against real read and write patterns before deciding whether its behavior warrants a data-model change.
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October 2, 2026
Dual-exporting .NET metrics without making it permanent
Learn when dual-exporting .NET metrics to Prometheus and OTLP helps a migration, what to validate, and how to retire the temporary path.
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October 2, 2026
Treat Pod resizing as an operations tool, not a shortcut
Learn how in-place CPU and memory resizing can shorten resource tuning, and what to verify about workloads, scheduling, observability, and cluster support.
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October 2, 2026
Separate the .NET support deadline from .NET 11 adoption
A practical way to inventory .NET services, prioritize upgrade risk, test on .NET 10 and meet the support deadline without waiting for .NET 11.
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