A cartoon-style server rack stands alone in the center of a large, dimly lit basement with concrete walls, exposed ceiling pipes, and soft overhead lighting. A cartoon-style server rack stands alone in the center of a large, dimly lit basement with concrete walls, exposed ceiling pipes, and soft overhead lighting.
Homebrew Infrastructure

Proxmox for the HomeLab

August 12, 2025

Meet Proxmox VE (Virtual Environment), a free and open‑source virtualization platform that fuses full KVM-based virtualization with LXC containers into one seamless web interface. It’s popular among home lab enthusiasts and IT pros who want enterprise-grade tools without enterprise-level licensing fees.

This post takes a deep dive into what Proxmox is and how to set up a powerful home lab using it; from the basics of installation to more advanced configurations like VLANs, backups, and clustering.

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Artificial Intelligence Enterprise Future of Technology

From VIM to Cursor. Why I’m Rethinking My Code Editor After 15+ Years

August 5, 2025

Cursor AI IDE is an AI-enhanced fork of Visual Studio Code that integrates large language models directly into your coding workflow. As a long-time VIM user who actively avoids bloated tools like VS, I never expected to be saying this; but after using Cursor for the past month, I’m seriously considering switching full-time. The productivity gains are just that significant, especially when working with complex monorepos.

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Two brick walls with Ruby on Rails and ReactJS logos split apart by a jagged crack, representing a monolith being divided. Two brick walls with Ruby on Rails and ReactJS logos split apart by a jagged crack, representing a monolith being divided.
Best Practices Enterprise

Breaking the Monolith (Rails + ReactJS)

July 29, 2025

In the evolution of Ruby on Rails monoliths with embedded React views, complexity often grows in hidden layers. Models leak across layers, JavaScript bundles bloat, and teams struggle with test sprawl and unclear boundaries. But there’s a middle ground between monolith chaos and full microservices.

By modularizing Rails backends into Engines and separating React logic into distinct, domain-scoped bundles, teams can gain clarity, testability, and long-term scalability; all while keeping the development speed of a monolith.

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Artificial Intelligence Future of Technology

Model Context Protocol Servers and AI… What???

July 22, 2025

Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers are reshaping how AI systems interact with the world. Think of them as standardized “ports” that let AI tools securely and intelligently plug into other systems, whether it’s file storage, databases, productivity tools, or developer environments. As the AI ecosystem matures, these servers are becoming critical infrastructure, quietly powering some of the most advanced capabilities in tools like Claude, Copilot, and Replit’s Ghostwriter.

This post digs into the Model Context Protocol (MCP), how servers implement it, why it’s becoming the USB‑C of AI, and what it means for developers building the next generation of intelligent apps.

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Best Practices Enterprise Testing

The Testing Pyramid: What to Test, Where, and Why It Matters

July 8, 2025

The Testing Pyramid is a widely adopted strategy that helps teams design scalable, reliable, and maintainable test suites. As systems grow in complexity, so does the need for clear testing boundaries. The pyramid has evolved to include not just unit and end-to-end tests, but also component, functional, integration, and contract tests.

This post breaks down each layer, explains how it fits into a modern development workflow, and uses a car manufacturing analogy to make it all easier to understand.

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