Dillon Browne — Blog

MCP authorization after 2026-07-28: DCR is deprecated

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The 2026-07-28 MCP revision deprecates RFC 7591 Dynamic Client Registration in favour of Client ID Metadata Documents, and deletes initialize, sessions and ping. A correction to my January post, with what I changed in a real server.

Build Hybrid Search with Postgres

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Combine BM25 full-text and pgvector for enterprise workplace search. Replace Elasticsearch with Postgres for 30% cost savings. Production implementation guide.

Deploy Linux Systems with Bootc

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Bootc and OSTree deliver atomic updates, instant rollbacks, and git-like system versioning for Linux infrastructure. Modernize deployment workflows.

Debugging Kubernetes Kernel Memory

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Diagnose Kubernetes kernel memory issues with slab allocators and page cache analysis. Production-tested strategies to prevent OOMKills and memory pressure.

Store Git Repositories in PostgreSQL

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Unlock powerful SQL queries and atomic operations by storing Git repositories in PostgreSQL. Transform version control with database-driven workflows.

Accelerate Docker Builds with BuildKit

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

BuildKit slashes Docker build times by 70% with parallel execution, smart caching, and secure secrets. Real production patterns for modern container pipelines.

Shrinking Go Binaries 70%

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Practical techniques to reduce Go binary sizes by 70%+ in production: build flags, symbol stripping, UPX compression, and dependency optimization.

Secure Secrets from AI Assistants

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Stop credential leaks through AI coding assistants with ephemeral credentials, automated redaction, and audit trails. Battle-tested patterns for production.

Deploy SQLite in Production

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Master SQLite for production workloads. Learn when to choose SQLite over PostgreSQL or MySQL for faster queries and lower costs. Migration guide included.

Bypass CPU RAM for LLM Inference

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Run 70B models on consumer GPUs with NVMe-to-GPU direct transfers. Eliminate memory bottlenecks and reduce AI infrastructure costs by 10x. Start today.

Automate Dependency Management Strategically

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Stop dependency noise. Master strategic dependency management that protects production. Real frameworks, code examples, and security patterns inside.

Speeding LLM Inference with Diffusion

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Consistency diffusion models achieve 14x faster inference. Learn to optimize production LLM deployments with practical examples and real benchmarks.

Automate SSL Certificates DNS-PERSIST-01

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Automate Let's Encrypt wildcard SSL certificates with DNS-PERSIST-01. Cut renewal time 59% and eliminate DNS rate limits with persistent validation records.

Automate Terraform Drift Detection

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Terraform drift detection strategies: automate state reconciliation, integrate CI/CD pipelines, prevent infrastructure drift with proven production patterns.

Master Docker Log Rotation

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Prevent disk space disasters with Docker log rotation. Configure logging drivers, set limits, and monitor production containers. Stop logs from killing your systems.

Scale Infrastructure with io_uring

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Master io_uring async I/O to eliminate syscall overhead and 4x infrastructure performance. Practical patterns for databases, proxies, file servers.

Build Distributed Queues with Object Storage

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Build lightweight distributed queues using S3 and object storage for serverless workloads. Skip complex message brokers with proven, battle-tested patterns.

Build Internal Developer Platforms

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Stop chasing every DevOps tool. Build an internal developer platform that reduces cognitive load and accelerates delivery. Real examples included.

Customize Terraform Modules Without Forking

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Master proven patterns for customizing Terraform modules without maintenance nightmares. Stop forking and start composing your infrastructure code.

Deploy Speech AI in Browsers

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Deploy speech AI models in browsers with Rust WebAssembly. Achieve 50ms latency, zero infrastructure costs, HIPAA compliance. Production patterns inside.

Choose Docker Compose Over Kubernetes

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Docker Compose vs Kubernetes: Learn when simpler orchestration delivers better performance and 3x cost savings. Real production data included.

CI/CD Orchestration Beyond Bash Scripts

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Learn when bash scripts become technical debt in CI/CD pipelines. Discover orchestration patterns for complex deployments with Argo, Temporal, and more.

Scale Beyond GitHub Actions

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Master CI/CD orchestration beyond GitHub Actions limits. Learn when orchestration tools win, avoid bottlenecks, scale pipelines faster today.

Master Idempotent Schema Management

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Eliminate database migration drift forever with idempotent schema tools. Deploy consistent schemas across all environments and simplify DevOps workflows now.

Optimize Infrastructure with Embedded Linux

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Master embedded Linux principles to slash cloud costs 40%, boost security, and accelerate deployments. Learn minimal infrastructure optimization now.

Secure AI Coding Agents with Containers

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Master container isolation for AI coding agents. Transform security risks into production-ready DevOps tools with Docker, Kubernetes, and proven patterns.

Deploy Zero Trust Cloudflare Terraform

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Deploy zero trust security with Cloudflare Access and Terraform IaC. Protect internal apps, enforce device policies, automate infrastructure at scale.

Implement Zero Trust Networking

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Master zero trust networking for cloud infrastructure with practical patterns. Boost security, reduce complexity. Deploy WireGuard mesh networks today.

AI Code Reviews: What Actually Works

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Cut through AI code review hype. Learn proven patterns for LLM-based reviews that improve velocity without sacrificing quality. Start smarter today.

Test GitOps Deployments Safely

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Master GitOps testing patterns for Kubernetes with pre-commit validation, OPA policies, and Kind clusters. Catch errors before production deploys.

Patch Software with Nix

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Master Nix overlays and patches for production infrastructure. Apply custom fixes, backport security updates, and maintain reproducible builds. Deploy today.

Master Runtime Patching Production Infrastructure

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Live-patch production systems without restarts using kernel hot-patching, graceful reloads, and zero-downtime deployment strategies. Start today.

Cut Observability Costs 95%

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Slash observability costs from $800 to $20 monthly with self-hosted Prometheus, Grafana, and Loki. Real metrics, proven migration patterns. Deploy today.

Deploy Local AI Code Completion

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Deploy fast, privacy-first AI code completion with local models. Master training, optimization, and production patterns. Start building today.

Build eBPF Observability with Rust

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Master eBPF and Rust for production observability without instrumentation. Gain real-time kernel-level insights without any code changes. Deploy today.

Automate Service Lifecycle with Systemd

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Master systemd socket activation to auto-start and stop services on demand, cutting infrastructure costs by 70%. Production-tested patterns included.

Taming High Cardinality Metrics

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Master high cardinality metrics at scale with proven Prometheus and ClickHouse patterns from production deployments. Optimize your observability today.

Build AI Agent Feedback Loops

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Master production AI agent feedback loops with automated monitoring, error recovery, and observability patterns. Deploy reliable autonomous agents at scale today.

Optimize LLM Inference Performance with C

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Master pure C implementations for 10-100x faster AI inference. Production-tested patterns for deploying memory-efficient LLMs at scale. Reduce costs now.

Right-Size Your Cloud Infrastructure

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Learn practical strategies for running production workloads cost-effectively without sacrificing reliability or performance in modern cloud infrastructure.

Choose Local S3 Storage Wisely

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Compare local S3 alternatives to MinIO. Performance benchmarks, Docker configs, and real-world CI/CD insights for faster development workflows.

Build Local RAG Systems

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Build production-ready local RAG systems without complex infrastructure. Practical patterns for embeddings, vector search, and retrieval. Start today.

Cloudflare Workers Sandbox SDK Guide

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Deploy secure code execution at the edge with Cloudflare Sandbox SDK. Production patterns for AI agents, interactive environments, and CI/CD pipelines.

Eliminate JVM Profiling Performance Bottlenecks

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Discover how JVM profiling caused 400x performance degradation in production and learn proven techniques to optimize observability without sacrificing speed.

Securing MCP Servers with DCR

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Dynamic Client Registration in OAuth 2.1 transforms MCP server security and data governance. Learn implementation patterns for enterprise AI deployments.

Grounding LLMs with Executable Code: A Deep Dive into Cloudflare Sandbox SDK

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

An in-depth technical analysis of how Cloudflare Sandbox SDK enables production-grade LLM code execution with VM-level isolation, streaming feedback, and edge deployment. From architecture to implementation patterns.

GPU Health Monitoring at Scale

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Scale GPU health monitoring for production AI infrastructure. Proven patterns for detection, automated recovery, and cost optimization from managing 20K+ GPUs.

Replace Redis with PostgreSQL

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Discover how PostgreSQL caching outperformed Redis in production—better latency, 30% cost savings, and simplified infrastructure. Practical migration guide included.

Build Immutable Infrastructure Without SSH

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Learn how immutable infrastructure eliminates SSH while boosting security and deployment speed. Practical patterns for Kubernetes and cloud-native systems.

WebAssembly in Production Cloud Infrastructure

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Production WebAssembly deployment lessons: runtime fragmentation, edge computing wins, and hybrid strategies. Learn when WASM beats containers.

Debug Hidden Linux Kernel Bugs

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Master kernel debugging with eBPF, ftrace, and perf. Identify latent bugs hiding in production infrastructure and fix them before system outages occur.

Mobile-First Development Infrastructure

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Build production-grade mobile development infrastructure with SSH tunneling, cloud VMs, and remote workflows. Deploy code from anywhere with these proven DevOps patterns.

Prevent Terraform Data Loss with Lifecycle

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Master Terraform lifecycle blocks to prevent production data deletion. Learn safe resource management patterns for stateful infrastructure deployments.

Rethinking I/O Performance Infrastructure

Sat, 03 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

I/O bottlenecks shaped infrastructure for decades. Modern NVMe and cloud storage changed the game—here's what that means for your architecture today.

Production Incident Driven Architecture

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Transform production incidents into architectural improvements. Learn systematic patterns for incident response, root cause analysis, and building resilient systems from real-world failures.

Monitor BGP Routing in Production

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Detect BGP routing anomalies, prevent network outages, and maintain infrastructure reliability with practical monitoring strategies for DevOps teams.

RAG for API Integration Testing

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Revolutionize API integration testing with RAG systems. Automatically generate, validate, and maintain test suites for microservices at scale, reducing manual effort and catching critical bugs.

AWS Service Limits: Lab Infrastructure Rethink

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Hit AWS Lightsail limits? Learn how our team migrated 40+ lab environments to self-hosted Kubernetes, cut costs by 60%, and scaled infinitely. Discover when to switch from managed services for better control and efficiency.

CI/CD Database Testing: Patterns & Automation

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Automate database schema validation, query performance, and migration testing in CI/CD pipelines. Learn patterns for SQLite, PostgreSQL, and cloud databases with GitHub Actions.

Advanced API Gateway Patterns for Microservices

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Master advanced API Gateway patterns for microservices: edge-native, BFF, smart caching, and circuit breakers. Optimize performance, reliability, and scale for modern cloud architectures.

Automate Your Knowledge Base with Vector Search

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Transform documentation with vector search. Build intelligent, auto-updating knowledge bases using vector embeddings, semantic chunking, and LLMs. Reduce maintenance, boost relevance, and empower teams.

AI Curates Free Programming Books

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Automate open educational resource curation at scale. Build an AI system using LLMs and vector search for validating, categorizing, and enriching free programming books.

RAG for IaC Learning: Smart DevOps Knowledge Base

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Build an intelligent, RAG-powered learning system for DevOps and Cloud Architecture using vector search, automated knowledge extraction, and open-source documentation. Enhance your developer experience with personalized, semantic search.

Rust in the Kernel: DevOps Impact & Future

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT

How Rust's integration into the Linux kernel revolutionizes infrastructure automation, container runtimes, and cloud-native tooling. Explore its DevOps implications.

Go API CSRF Protection: Modern Patterns

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Master robust CSRF protection in Go microservices. This guide covers double-submit cookies, SameSite strategies, and edge deployment patterns for secure, high-performance APIs.

Secure Edge Infrastructure: Lessons from Satellite Hacks

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Protect your distributed edge, IoT, and air-gapped systems. Learn critical security lessons from satellite vulnerabilities, applying Zero Trust, automated PKI, and encrypted control planes to scale.

WireGuard on FPGA: Hardware VPN for Ultra-Low Latency

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Unlock ultra-low latency and 100Gbps+ throughput with FPGA-accelerated WireGuard VPNs. A deep dive into hardware acceleration for Kubernetes, ML, and high-performance networking.

PostgreSQL Pipelining: Boost Query Performance

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Unlock PostgreSQL 18's pipelining for high-throughput applications. Learn implementation patterns, real-world performance gains, and how to slash database latency.

HTML Output Tag: The Semantic Forms Revolution

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Unlock the power of HTML's `` tag for superior form validation, real-time calculations, and accessible UIs. Boost performance and UX with zero JavaScript overhead. Learn how.

Poisoning LLMs: Securing AI Systems

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Deep dive into adversarial attacks on production LLM systems. Learn data poisoning vectors, detection strategies, and hardening techniques for robust AI security at scale.

React Foundation: DevOps & Platform Engineering Impact

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT

How the React Foundation alters DevOps workflows, infrastructure, and frontend deployment. Essential insights for platform engineers to adapt and thrive.

Automated Backup Testing: Guaranteeing Data Recovery

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT

90% of backup strategies fail at restore. Learn how to build automated backup validation pipelines that proactively guarantee your critical data recovery capabilities.

Minimal CSS: Ship Faster, Boost Performance

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Eliminate CSS bloat with utility-first design and edge optimization. A practical guide for DevOps-minded engineers to ship faster, more maintainable stylesheets and improve Core Web Vitals.

GPU Cluster Orchestration for LLM Inference

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT

A comprehensive guide to architecting and deploying GPU-accelerated Kubernetes clusters for large language model inference, from resource scheduling to cost optimization.

LLM-Powered Alerts: Intelligent Observability

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Replace alert fatigue with AI-powered incident detection. This guide shows how LLMs, vector similarity, and automated root cause analysis slash MTTR by 70% and eliminate SRE burnout.

Mise: Revolutionizing Polyglot Monorepo Task Orchestration

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Discover how mise unifies polyglot version management and task automation across DevOps, AI/ML, and Platform Engineering for faster onboarding and CI/CD.

The 3-Tool Rule for DevOps Engineers

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT

How reducing tool sprawl, consolidating workflows, and building intelligent automation can double your effective productivity in DevOps.

Zero-Downtime Database Migrations at Scale

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT

A battle-tested playbook for executing database migrations on high-traffic production systems without downtime, featuring real-world patterns and automation.

Disaster Recovery in the AI Era

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT

A critical analysis of backup strategies, disaster recovery planning, and infrastructure resilience in modern cloud environments.

AI-Powered Code Reviews with LLMs

Sat, 04 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT

A practical guide to integrating LLMs into your CI/CD pipelines for automated code reviews, security scanning, and intelligent feedback—with real-world implementation patterns and cost analysis.

Multi-Region Kubernetes with GitOps

Sat, 04 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT

A comprehensive guide to architecting and implementing a production-grade, multi-region Kubernetes platform using GitOps principles and Infrastructure as Code.

Building Production RAG Systems at Scale

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT

A comprehensive guide to architecting production-ready RAG systems, covering vector database selection, chunking strategies, embedding pipelines, and LLM orchestration at scale.

From Monolith to Serverless Migration

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT

A practical guide to migrating legacy monolithic applications to serverless architectures with real-world patterns, cost analysis, and production lessons.

How I Built This Website: Edge-First Architecture with Cloudflare & Astro

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT

A deep dive into the technical architecture, design decisions, and performance optimizations behind this modern portfolio site built with Astro 6, React 19, and Cloudflare's edge network.