Configuration as Code: My NixOS and macOS Setup
How I use Nix, Nix Flakes, and Home Manager to create fully reproducible and declarative configurations for my NixOS and macOS systems.
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GitOps Foundation: ArgoCD and Enterprise Secrets Management
How to bootstrap a GitOps workflow with ArgoCD, Sealed Secrets, and External Secrets Operator. Includes Azure Key Vault integration for enterprise-grade secrets management.
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argocd
kubernetes
sealed-secrets
external-secrets
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Building a Production-Grade Kubernetes Homelab on macOS: The Complete Guide
How to build a portable, cloud-native Kubernetes environment on macOS using Podman and k3d. Includes NFS storage, Tailscale networking, and architecture decisions explained.
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k3d
podman
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The Aquarium Hobby: It's Not a Philosophy, It's a Survival Strategy (DIY Edition). 😅
A personal take on the aquarium hobby as a DIY survival strategy, detailing the creation of HydroSense, an open-source IoT system for smart aquarium control, starting from old hardware to a full-fledged project roadmap.
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DIY
IoT
home-automation
makers
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Balance - the Heartbeat of a Planted Aquarium
Exploring the intricate balance within planted aquariums, from the Redfield Ratio to modern monitoring technology, and how this microcosm teaches profound lessons about nature, technology, and sustainability.
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sustainability
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When Work and Passion Start Speaking the Same Language
A personal reflection on connecting professional life in technology (DevOps, Kubernetes) with a passion for aquariums, highlighting similarities in monitoring, automation, and stability.
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