Docker
How Litestream Eliminated My Database Server for $0.03/month
April 29, 2021
I've always hated maintaining database servers. Litestream offers a simple alternative without sacrificing reliability or security.
My Eight-Year Quest to Digitize 45 Videotapes (Part Two)
May 26, 2020
How I used MediaGoblin and Google Cloud Storage to create a private media server for less than $1/month.
End-to-End Testing Web Apps: The Painless Way
May 1, 2019
Create an end-to-end test for your web app in under 30 minutes (no software installation required).
Retrofitting Apps for Cloud Storage with Zero Code Changes
December 4, 2018
An exercise in integrating Docker, Google Cloud Storage, and the gcsfuse utility.
Resurrecting a Dead Library: Part Three - Rehabilitation
August 20, 2018
How I used safe techniques to refactor a legacy codebase and minimize the risk of regressions
Resurrecting a Dead Library: Part Two - Stabilization
August 6, 2018
Using Docker to get a legacy library under test in continuous integration
Resurrecting a Dead Library: Part One - Resuscitation
July 24, 2018
The story of how I got an old library up and running again and used it to build a new business
Create Your Own Low-Cost Cloud Storage App with Sia and Nextcloud
August 6, 2017
In today’s post, I’m going to show you how to set up your own cloud storage web app, similar to Dropbox or Google Drive, but with substantially lower costs.
Testing Ansible Web App Roles with Selenium
September 25, 2016
A way to perform strong tests on Ansible web app roles
Running Sia on a Synology NAS via Docker
May 30, 2016
A walkthrough for setting up Sia in Docker in Synology DSM