Understanding how scheduling works inside a database used to require numerous architecture diagrams to explain. I was amazed when I saw PGSimCity — it presents such a complex technical implementation process in such an engaging way. Since it's already open‑source, I think the same idea can be reused in other domains, such as cloud computing, Kubernetes, and so on.

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tptacek 14 hours ago | parent | next [-]

I've always wanted to do an explainer of the deployment system and state-tracking at Fly.io using Factorio as a visual metaphor.

	▲	inigyou 5 hours ago \| parent \| next [-]
		Let's make a Factorio overhaul mod where your goal is to produce fly.io deployments! Bonus if it actually deploys on fly.io. This is not possible with a mod alone.
	▲	MitziMoto 14 hours ago \| parent \| prev [-]
		I heard you have some free time now, so let's see it!

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robertlagrant 7 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

I keep wanting to build a Kubernetes visualiser. I know they exist, but the last time I looked they didn't look that great.