Keeping small services boring
A compact checklist for dependable services that do not demand constant attention.
Field notes for quiet technology
Small systems,
clearly explained.
Short, practical observations about software, home networks, and the craft of keeping useful things understandable.
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Reading a network route
A plain-language way to reason about the path between a device and a destination.
Checklists that earn their keep
Why the best checklist is short, observable, and tied to a real failure mode.
Working principle
Prefer evidence over folklore.
Measure the system you have, change one thing at a time, and leave a note for the next person—even when that person is you.