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VACUUM INTO: The SQLite Backup Command Most People Skip
VACUUM INTO is the safest way to back up and compact a SQLite database while it is running. Here is how it works, when it fails, and why I use it over file copies.
From WordPress to a Go CMS: Why the Migration Was Easier Than Expected
Moving from WordPress to a Go-based CMS — what the WXR import handled, what needed manual work, and the surprises that made it easier than feared.
Scheduled SQLite Backups With a systemd Timer: The 10-Minute Setup
A daily SQLite backup you never have to think about: a systemd timer running VACUUM INTO, plus retention and a restore-test hook. Real config included.
Go html/template: Why Auto-Escaping Is Your Friend
Go's html/template escapes output automatically — that is the feature, not a limitation. How it stops the XSS you would otherwise write, and where it gets in the way.
When Your SQLite Data Outgrows a File: The Managed Postgres Middle Ground
The honest path between 'keep it in SQLite' and 'run your own Postgres': move the part that needs it to a managed database and keep the rest in the file.
Reading Your Server Logs: journalctl + GoAccess Without Losing Your Mind
How to actually read your server logs: systemd journal for the app, GoAccess for traffic, and log rotation so logs never fill the disk.
How Comment Moderation Works in My CMS (Approve Before It Goes Live)
Comments are where a small site gets spammed and defaced. Here is the approve-first moderation flow that keeps comments useful without hiring a moderator.
PRAGMA integrity_check: What It Catches and What It Completely Misses
I corrupted SQLite databases on purpose and integrity_check passed on one that was actually broken. Here is the verified boundary of what this check can and cannot see.
nginx try_files for a Static Site: The One-Line Config That Just Works
The nginx line that serves generated pages, clean URLs, and a proper 404 — explained. Plus the cache and gzip settings worth adding.