Posts in Tutorials & How-Tos

Docker in the cloud

Deploying My First MCP with Docker and Cloud Run

Abstract Last week I shared how a holiday weekend experiment turned into my first Model Context Protocol (MCP). I ended with a working MCP running[…]

How a Holiday Weekend Project Turned Into My First MCP

Abstract Over the holiday weekend, I took a detour from my main SaaS project to experiment with something I knew I would eventually need: Model[…]

Cursor Models

Choosing the Right Model in Cursor: My Ongoing Experiment

Abstract Using AI tools like Cursor has reshaped how I approach development. But it is not always smooth sailing. Between different models, “Auto” mode versus[…]

OpenSearch with Zero ETL: Why We Still Keep a Wrench Handy

Abstract On paper, AWS’s Zero ETL from DynamoDB to OpenSearch sounds like magic: define a pipeline, load your table, and watch your index build itself.[…]

tooltips

Are Your Tooltips Pointing You in the Right Direction?

Abstract AI can confidently generate solutions, but are they truly right for your application, or just technically correct? In this post, I share how a[…]