HAProxy: Load Balancing Done Right
HAProxy is the battle-tested load balancer powering GitHub, Reddit, and Instagram. Here's how to actually use it without reading 500 config options.
Tag: docker
All the articles with the tag "docker".
Stop Living Dangerously on :latest Docker
Using :latest in production is a ticking time bomb. Pin your Docker image versions or watch a surprise update break everything at 2 AM.
MySQL & MariaDB CLI in 2026: What Changed
MySQL 8.0 broke auth, MariaDB forked hard, and Docker changed how you connect. Here's what still works and what'll bite you.
Alpine vs. Distroless: Choosing Your Minimalist Base
Alpine gives you a shell and apk; Distroless gives you nothing but the app. Compare attack surface, image size, and multi-stage build complexity.
Distroless: How to Build Slim, Secure Containers
Distroless images contain only your app and its runtime — no shell, no package manager, no attack surface. Here's how to build them.
Multi-Stage Docker Builds: Stop Shipping Your node_modules to Production
Learn multi-stage Docker builds to slash image sizes by 90%. Practical before/after examples for Node.js, Python, and Go with real size comparisons.
Traefik: Docker Routing with Labels
Master Traefik's label-based routing in Docker: entrypoints, routers, middlewares, TLS, and the mental model that makes it all click.
Docker BuildKit: Stop Waiting for Your Images to Build
Docker BuildKit is the default builder since Docker 23.0 — but most people aren't using it right. Here's how to actually speed up your builds.
Nginx Proxy Manager for Normal Humans
Set up Nginx Proxy Manager in Docker, get SSL certs, proxy hosts, access lists, and TCP streams — without reading a 40-page nginx manual.
Healthcheck vs Restart Policy: The Difference Matters
Your container crashes and restarts. Your app is broken but says it's healthy. These are two different problems. Here's the distinction.
Nginx: The Config That Makes Sense
Nginx config demystified: server blocks, location matching, proxy_pass gotchas, rate limiting, and Docker Compose setup — with working examples.
Watchtower vs Diun: Automating Docker Updates Without Burning Your Stack
Compare Watchtower and Diun for Docker container updates. Learn which auto-update tool fits your homelab with Compose examples, notifications, and filtering tips.