Today felt less like learning individual tools and more like building momentum.
Instead of focusing on one specific piece of technology, I spent time connecting things together and cleaning up what I have already built. That alone made everything feel more intentional and less experimental.
Refining What Already Exists
Rather than spinning up something brand new, I focused on refining my existing setup. This included reviewing container configurations, cleaning up Docker files, and making sure services were behaving the way I expected.
It was a good reminder that progress is not always about adding new features. Sometimes it is about understanding what you already have and making it better.
More Confidence With Docker and Networking
Docker is continuing to click more each day. I am getting more comfortable reading compose files, understanding how containers talk to each other, and spotting issues when something does not work the first time.
I also spent time thinking more intentionally about how traffic flows from the internet to a service. Cloudflare, tunnels, reverse proxies, and containers all start to make sense when viewed as parts of a single pipeline instead of isolated tools.
Small Wins Matter
Nothing I did today would look impressive in isolation, but the confidence gain was real. I am faster at troubleshooting, more comfortable making changes, and less worried about breaking things.
That is probably the biggest win so far.
Looking Ahead
The next step is continuing to document what I am building and why I am building it. I want these posts to reflect real learning, not just finished results.
More progress to come.