Homelab Journey Part 5: Running My Core Services
A breakdown of the services I actually use day-to-day: document management, photo storage, automation, and development tools.
The Tools I Actually Use Every Day as a Developer
A no-BS look at the tools I rely on daily—and why I’ve avoided adding more.
Homelab Journey Part 4: Networking with Traefik and Dynamic DNS
Exposing services securely without overcomplicating things—how I use Traefik and dynamic DNS to make my homelab accessible.
My Approach to Learning New Technology
There’s always something new to learn—but trying to learn everything is a fast track to burnout. Here’s how I stay focused.
Homelab Journey Part 3: Why I Chose Docker Swarm
Kubernetes wasn’t the right fit for my setup. Here’s why Docker Swarm works better for my homelab and how I run it across multiple nodes.
Side Projects Should Start Boring
Side projects are supposed to be fun and useful—not production replicas of Big Tech. Here’s how over-engineering kills momentum.
Raspberry Pi Docker Swarm: Useful, Limited, Good Enough
An overview of my 8-node Raspberry Pi cluster, shared storage setup, and the tradeoffs of running everything on low-power hardware.
Kubernetes Is Often the Wrong Starting Point
Kubernetes is powerful—but for many developers, it adds more complexity than value. Here’s when it makes sense and when it doesn’t.
Homelab Journey Part 1: Why I Started Self-Hosting
I didn’t start a homelab to play with tech—I started it to solve real problems. This is what pushed me toward self-hosting and what I wanted to get out of it.
QCon London 2026: The Useful Parts Were the Quiet Ones
A reflection on attending QCon London 2026, from the reality of commuting again to the sessions that actually delivered value.