Microservices vs. Monoliths: What the Data Actually Shows After 5 Years
We surveyed 400 engineering teams who made the switch either direction. The results challenge most of what you’ve read on the topic.
The Terminal Setup That Saves Our Team 2 Hours Per Developer Every Week
Dotfiles, aliases, and a few overlooked tools that compound into serious productivity gains over time.
We Cut Our AWS Bill by 60% in 90 Days — Here’s Exactly What We Did
No dark arts. Just a systematic audit, rightsizing, and a few architectural changes that made a massive difference.
How We Run Engineering Without Sprints, Standups, or Story Points
We’re not anti-process. We’re pro-outcomes. Here’s the async-first system that replaced most of our meetings.
OpenTelemetry in 2026: Finally Ready for Production?
We’ve been watching this space for three years. Here’s our honest verdict after running OTel in production for six months.
Platform Engineering Is Eating DevOps — And That’s a Good Thing
The shift from DevOps to platform engineering isn’t just a rebrand. It fundamentally changes who owns what and how teams scale.
Rust in 2026: Is It Finally Practical for Application Development?
Rust’s reputation for safety and performance is well-earned. But is the learning curve still too steep for most application teams? Here’s our honest answer.
Observability vs. Monitoring: Why the Distinction Matters More Than You Think
These terms are used interchangeably, but they represent fundamentally different approaches to understanding what’s happening in production systems.
How to Write a Technical RFC That People Actually Read
Most RFCs die in review because they’re written for the author, not the reader. Here’s the format that actually gets decisions made.
Docker in 2026: What’s Changed and What’s Still the Same
Docker is a decade old and the container ecosystem has changed dramatically. Here’s the current state of the art for teams using containers in production.