#patterns
4 posts
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The Reconciliation Loop Is the Only Pattern That Matters
Every controller in Kubernetes does the same thing: observe the world, compare it to what was declared, and fix the difference. It's the most underrated pattern in software, and it works everywhere.
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Algorithm Practice Is Infrastructure Debugging in Disguise
The best infrastructure debuggers don't just know tools — they think in algorithms without calling them that. Algorithm practice and infrastructure debugging are the same skill wearing different clothes.
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CQRS Isn't Just for Apps — Your Cluster Already Does It
Kubernetes is already a CQRS system — it just doesn't call itself one.
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The Safety Marker Pattern
A simple naming convention that prevents your infrastructure tool from deleting production at 2 AM.