Build Log
How I built ToolWorkshop
Why the site had to split into tools, docs, and blog, and what changed in the first serious IA pass.
Read postBlog / Developer zone
Build logs, deployment notes, and personal technical writing.
This section is intentionally not the help center. Product tutorials, troubleshooting steps, privacy rules, and usage instructions now live in Docs. The blog is where the engineering story lives.
Featured Posts
Long-form entries about building and operating the site.Linux / Reverse Proxy
Caddy deploy notes
Notes on serving the static frontend, proxying APIs, and keeping URLs clean while the site expanded.
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Start with the latest build logDocker
Docker static site guide
Containerizing a static frontend still helped with repeatable local runs, preview builds, and deployment checks.
Read postBackend
How I built ToolWorkshop
Product boundary decisions, content architecture, and the transition away from a mixed tutorial blog.
Read postLinux
Caddy deploy notes
HTTPS, static asset rules, reverse proxy edges, and the practical setup that kept the deployment simple.
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Java
Linux
Docker
Build Log
Backend
Notes
Developer
Writing from the build side
The blog documents how ToolWorkshop is designed, deployed, and iterated. It is meant for developers and operators, not for end-user help steps.
Typical topics: infra notes, routing decisions, Docker usage, backend tradeoffs, and lessons from shipping.
Cross-links
Where to go next
- Tools for actual conversion workflows.
- Docs for user-facing help, guides, and troubleshooting.
- FAQ for short answers and common operational questions.
Older tutorial-style URLs under /blog/... still resolve, but the blog hub now only curates developer posts.