Lessons from the Terminal

Twice-weekly field notes on infrastructure, AI, and systems.

What I built, what broke, and the evidence that changed the next decision.

Jun 2026 Architecture

A Service Is Not Done When It Starts

Getting a service to start is a satisfying milestone. The image pulls, the process binds, and the first request completes. It’s also the moment when a temporary experiment can quietly become a permanent obligation.

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