Why Your Docker Images Are 10x Too Large: A Practical Guide to Multi-Stage Builds
Your Node.js Image Is Probably 1.2 GB. It Should Be 120 MB. I recently audited the Docker images for a…
Kubernetes Alternatives for Small Teams: Nomad, Docker Swarm, and Plain Compose
Most small teams do not need Kubernetes. A practical comparison of Docker Compose, Docker Swarm, and HashiCorp Nomad — with…
Docker Compose for Production: Patterns That Actually Work
Docker Compose is not just for development. Essential production patterns: health checks, resource limits, network isolation, log rotation, and deployment…
The $50/Month Server: How to Run WordPress, Node.js, and Docker on a Single VPS
A practitioner breakdown of running multiple production services on one VPS — real specs, resource allocation, and the indicators that…
Server Hardening for Solo Developers: A Practical Checklist Beyond the Basics
A practical server hardening checklist for solo developers — SSH, UFW, Docker firewall gaps, automated monitoring, and backups that actually…