DevOps & infrastructure

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Apr 24, 2026

What I learned in federal web work

Notes from my last week on a federal contract. What I actually did day to day as a tech lead on agency web work, from Drupal portfolios and deploy pipelines to Python audits, AI pilots, and a lot of meetings.

Career & writingDevOps & infrastructure

Jan 25, 2026

5 min read

Why I deploy most of my Next.js projects to Cloudflare with OpenNext

After deploying multiple production Next.js sites to Cloudflare using OpenNext, I've found it to be a great combination of performance, cost, and developer experience. Here's why this stack has become my go-to for most new projects.

Web developmentCloudflare+1

Jan 19, 2026

8 min read

How to move from local deploys to fast CI/CD with GitHub Actions

Backend deploys from my local machine took 5-10 minutes every time. I set up GitHub Actions with change detection and a Docker base image strategy to make it faster.

DevOps & infrastructureDeveloper tools

Oct 14, 2025

8 min read

How to Share Your Local WordPress or Drupal Site with Cloudflare Tunnel (Free)

Learn how to securely expose your local DDEV sites to the internet using Cloudflare Tunnel, without opening firewall ports or configuring complex networking.

CloudflareDevOps & infrastructure+1

Sep 15, 2025

6 min read

How to fix a stuck PHP-FPM service on Ubuntu (502 Bad Gateway)

Nginx shows 502 Bad Gateway, PHP-FPM won't start, and the usual config test passes. The real issue is often a stuck FPM process holding the socket. Here's how to find it and fix it safely.

DevOps & infrastructure

Aug 20, 2025

12 min read

How to read Nginx access logs

When something breaks, the access log tells a story. Learn how to read live and gzipped logs, find top IPs and failing URLs, zoom in on time windows, and tie logs to WAF blocks using simple command-line tools.

DevOps & infrastructure

Aug 13, 2025

9 min read

How to Enable HTTP/2 (and HTTP/3): Nginx, Apache, CDN

Want faster loads? Turn on HTTP/2 and, if possible, HTTP/3. This guide shows how to enable both on Nginx, Apache, and common CDNs, how to check they work, and quick fixes if they don't.

DevOps & infrastructureWeb development

Apr 24, 2025

5 min read

How to Regain Confluence Admin Access via Database - Emergency Guide

Locked out of your self-hosted Confluence instance? This emergency guide shows IT administrators how to safely restore admin access through direct database modifications with SQL.

DevOps & infrastructure

Feb 13, 2025

3 min read

How to Backup Entire Websites with One Command Using HTTrack

Learn how to easily create a complete offline backup of any website using HTTrack. Perfect for preserving web content, offline reading, or creating local copies of important websites - all with a single command!

Developer toolsDevOps & infrastructure

Jan 6, 2024

6 min read

How to Install and Configure Memcached with WordPress on Ubuntu and DDEV

Learn how to install and configure Memcached on Ubuntu and DDEV to supercharge your WordPress site's speed. Follow this step-by-step guide for optimal performance. How to Install Memcached on Ubuntu and DDEV

DevOps & infrastructureWordPress+1

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DevOps & infrastructure

What I learned in federal web work

Why I deploy most of my Next.js projects to Cloudflare with OpenNext

How to move from local deploys to fast CI/CD with GitHub Actions

How to Share Your Local WordPress or Drupal Site with Cloudflare Tunnel (Free)

How to fix a stuck PHP-FPM service on Ubuntu (502 Bad Gateway)

How to read Nginx access logs

How to Enable HTTP/2 (and HTTP/3): Nginx, Apache, CDN

How to Regain Confluence Admin Access via Database - Emergency Guide

How to Backup Entire Websites with One Command Using HTTrack

How to Install and Configure Memcached with WordPress on Ubuntu and DDEV

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