I Built Atlas, Then Started Breaking It on Purpose
What a distributed systems lab taught me about Raft, network partitions, split votes, and the uncomfortable reality of making computers agree with each other.
The longer version: build logs, post-mortems, and the reasoning behind decisions that are too detailed for a guide. Written by someone who operates these systems daily.
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Build logs, post-mortems and architecture notes.
From PC hardware to distributed systems.
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The blog is the long version. The 8guides answer specific questions directly — what to buy, what to upgrade, whether a tool is worth it.
I build and run software, servers and PCs from Nairobi, and I write about what actually works. Pick the option that fits.
Systems, automation and hardware for businesses, schools and offices.
Honest hands-on reviews and benchmarks for tech brands and retailers.
Readers landing on guides, posts and case studies.
Build logs, post-mortems and architecture notes.
Local infrastructure and buying guides do the heavy lifting.
Short posts from the lab between the long write-ups.
Where a post ends is where the real environment begins. A free conversation figures out which of it actually applies to your machine or business.
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