Straight answers, backed by numbers.
No fluff, no affiliate padding - practical guides written by a senior cloud and security engineer, with real costs, real failure stories, and exactly what to do next. Think of it as consumer advice for building and running software.
Written and maintained by Carl Mills • every guide shows its last-updated date
Built an app with AI? Start here.
You prompted, it works, it looks done. These guides cover the part the AI didn't tell you about - security, hosting bills, and what to do when it all breaks.
New to the industry?
The gaps between "can code" and "can be trusted with production" - and the interview that gets you in the room.
Buying cloud, DevOps or security help?
Know what things should cost and what good looks like - before you sign anything. (Yes, even if you don't hire us.)
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