Western Wilson Western Wilson

Kia ora, I'm Western.

I'm Māori, from New Zealand. A generalist and devops/platform engineer, but mostly a tinkerer chasing threads of curiosity.

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reflections

The word reflections carries a quieter, more inward energy for me. It implies that you're writing for the process of thinking, not for an audience or an outcome. I love that there is no implicit pressure to grow a following, monetise, or be consistent on a schedule.

  • When I say 'chasing threads'
    #Definitions
    4 min read
  • Linting and formatting code
    #Devops #Devtools
    5 min read
  • C4 Models for software system diagrams
    #Devops
    3 min read
  • Reflection vs. Blog
    #Meta #Writing
    1 min read
  • How I use Tags
    #Meta #Definitions
    2 min read
  • Making Music - Day 2 GarageBand
    #Music
    3 min read

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    books

    The books section is where stuff I read spills over. I highlight too many quotes, scribble notes, and think about ideas while turning the page; this is where I collect those fragments.

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