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Deep dives into DevOps and Server Side topics where theory blends with hands-on examples. You can try out commands from each tutorial in the attached remote playground, either from the browser or via SSH access from your local terminal — no extra setup required.

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How Container Filesystem Works: Building a Docker-like Container From Scratch

Learn how Linux containers are built from the ground up. Starting with the mount namespace and a root filesystem, see why PID, cgroup, UTS, and network namespaces naturally follow - and how this foundation makes concepts like bind mounts, volumes, and persistence in Docker or Kubernetes much easier to grasp.

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A Deeper Look into Node.js Docker Images: Help, My Node Image Has Python!

Choosing the right base image for your Node.js application can drastically affect its security, size, and performance. This post breaks down popular options - from slim and distroless to full-sized images - helping you navigate the trade-offs and pick the best fit for your development, build, and production needs.

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How to Build Smaller Container Images: Docker Multi-Stage Builds

Learn how to build smaller, more secure Docker container images using Multi-Stage Builds. This guide explains common sources of image bloat, best practices for slimming down production images, and practical examples for Node.js, Go, Rust, and other application stacks. Start optimizing your containers today!

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