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Running a model bigger than your VRAM with llama.cpp offload
llama.cpp can split a model between GPU and CPU memory. How the layer setting works, what it costs in speed, and how to find a setting that fits.
Oct 18, 20263 min read
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Which linter rules catch security bugs and which only nag
A linter is not a security scanner, but a few rule families do catch real bugs. Here is how to pick them, keep noise low and make them block merges.
Oct 18, 20264 min read
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Why long context eats memory on a local model: the KV cache
The KV cache stores keys and values for every token in context, so memory grows with context length and parallel requests. How to size it and shrink it.
Oct 18, 20264 min read
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ValidatingAdmissionPolicy vs admission webhooks: when to use CEL
ValidatingAdmissionPolicy is stable since Kubernetes v1.30 and runs CEL rules inside the API server. When it replaces a webhook and when it does not.
Oct 18, 20263 min read
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Keep RBAC in Git: using kubectl auth reconcile safely
kubectl auth reconcile applies RBAC manifests and can remove extra permissions and subjects. Use dry run first, and know when it recreates bindings.
Oct 18, 20263 min read
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Kill switch, feature flag or rollback: which to reach for
During an incident you can flip a switch, turn off a flag or roll back a release. How the three differ in speed, scope and risk, and when to use each.
Oct 18, 20263 min read
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Kill switch design checklist for production systems
A kill switch lets operators disable a feature fast during an incident. A practical checklist for scope, speed, access, logging and testing.
Oct 18, 20263 min read
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Keyword or vector search for code? Why most teams need both
Keyword search finds exact names, vector search finds meaning. A short comparison, and how hybrid retrieval merges the two result lists for code.
Oct 18, 20263 min read
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Keeping secure coding labs current: a refresh schedule
Labs rot as frameworks and dependencies change. A simple schedule for testing, updating and retiring training exercises so they stay accurate and runnable.
Oct 18, 20263 min read
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