December 5, 2025
5 min read
Running a Modern OAuth2 Server in Kubernetes
A deep dive into hosting Spring Authorization Server in K8s, integrating with Istio and OAuth2 Proxy, and building a secure, scalable identity paved path.
I
Ian LintnerEngineering Notes & Musings
Just some notes from an engineering leader trying to keep up.
Read More
December 1, 2025
5 min read
Kubernetes Manifest Management: Centralized Repo vs. App-Scoped k8s Directories
A pragmatic look at the two main ways to organize your K8s YAML. We'll cover the trade-offs, the 'platform repo' vs. 'app repo' debate, and why there's no silver bullet (don'tcha know).
I
Ian LintnerDecember 1, 2025
5 min read
OAuth2 Proxy Sidecar: Decentralized Authentication as a Paved Path
How the sidecar pattern for authentication represents the sweet spot between centralized control and team autonomy. A follow-up to our discussion on K8s manifest management strategies.
I
Ian LintnerDecember 1, 2025
5 min read
Building an Interactive Data Structures & Algorithms Workbook with TypeScript
A deep dive into creating a browser-based, interactive learning platform for 50+ algorithms and data structures using TypeScript, React, and Vite—optimized for static deployment and technical interview preparation.
I
Ian LintnerNovember 29, 2025
5 min read
Mastering Gemini 3 Pro (Preview): A Comprehensive Engineer's Guide
Deep dive into Google's Gemini 3 Pro API configuration, model capabilities, and best practices for engineers. Learn what it excels at, where it falls short, and how to configure it for optimal performance.
I
Ian LintnerNovember 28, 2025
5 min read
Operational Playbooks for People Stuff
Why non-technical playbooks for promotions, planning, conflict, and performance are one of the highest-leverage tools for trust, clarity, and neuro-inclusive engineering teams.
I
Ian LintnerNovember 24, 2025
5 min read
AI-Driven Authentication: Best Practices Every Time
Explore how AI agents can enforce authentication best practices, reduce human error, and streamline security workflows for modern web applications.
I
Ian LintnerNovember 23, 2025
5 min read
Production-Ready AKS with Istio: Architecture Decisions, Trade-offs, and Implementation
A technical deep-dive into building enterprise-grade Kubernetes infrastructure on Azure. Explore architectural trade-offs, cost implications, security considerations, and operational best practices for staff+ engineers and technical leaders.
I
Ian LintnerNovember 21, 2025
5 min read
Mastering GPT-5.1 API: A Comprehensive Engineer's Guide
Deep dive into GPT-5.1 API configuration, model selection, and best practices for engineers. Learn when and how to configure specific models for optimal performance and cost efficiency.
I
Ian LintnerNovember 13, 2025
5 min read
🔍 Breaking Down Silos: How AI-Powered Observability Lets Ops Teams Master Unknown Systems
A practical guide for SREs and platform teams on leveraging unified observability with AI to reduce MTTR, eliminate alert noise, and handle complex multi-cloud systems—with a 90-day implementation roadmap.
I
Ian LintnerNovember 13, 2025
5 min read
🔮 From Code to Tokens: The Future of Engineering in the Age of LLMs
As LLMs treat code as just another sequence of tokens, the future of software engineering shifts from polyglot programming to specification-driven development. The compiler of tomorrow is a conversation between human intent and AI translation.
I
Ian LintnerNovember 6, 2025
5 min read
🧠 Goal-Seeking AI Architecture: How Multi-Agent Systems Collaborate Toward Shared Objectives
Learn how to architect goal-oriented, multi-agent AI systems capable of working together, reasoning, and aligning toward shared outcomes—with execution-ready engineering insights and operational considerations for technical leaders.
I
Ian LintnerOctober 29, 2025
5 min read
From Engineer to AI Leader: Orchestrating Multi-Agent Copilot Teams
How GitHub Copilot Agents enable engineers to lead parallel AI workstreams like distributed teams, transforming the role from manager to technical conductor.
I
Ian LintnerOctober 24, 2025
5 min read
🧠 AI Coding Agent Tier List (2025 Edition)
A ranked breakdown of the best AI coding agents for developers — from GitHub Copilot and Cursor to Cline, Roo, and beyond.
I
Ian LintnerOctober 22, 2025
5 min read
Beyond Autocomplete: Why AI Coding Agents Still Can't Build Games, UIs, or Audio Engines
A deep dive into why today's AI coding tools excel at CRUD apps but fail at games, real-time audio, and complex UIs — and what the next generation must learn.
I
Ian LintnerSeptember 29, 2025
5 min read
Why Fully Supported CI, Deployment, and Observability Matter in the Age of AI
As AI becomes a first-class citizen in the development lifecycle, resilient CI/CD pipelines, safe deployments, and strong observability are essential to ensure reliability and trust.
I
Ian Lintner