Author: jcianci12

Hosting a Minecraft server on Docker within Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) requires configuring ports across multiple layers of your infrastructure. This comprehensive guide will walk you through updating ports in your Docker stack, UFW firewall (if installed), and Oracle’s VCN security lists. Table of Contents Understanding the Port Layers When hosting Minecraft on OCI with…

Expression trees in C# can seem complex, especially if you’re coming from JavaScript or haven’t worked with low-level runtime concepts. But at their core, expression trees are just a way to treat code as data. Let’s break it down step by step. 1️⃣ Lambda Functions – Tiny Anonymous Functions In C#, you can define a…

Introduction Once you’ve tested your Land Rover Discovery 3 air compressor, it’s time for installation. Following the correct steps ensures a smooth, error-free replacement. Here’s a full guide to removing and installing a Discovery 3 air compressor safely. Removing the Old Compressor Installing the New Compressor Installation is the reverse of removal: Tips for a…

Introduction If you own a Land Rover Discovery 3, you know the air suspension system is fantastic—until it fails. Installing a replacement Discovery 3 air compressor without testing it first can lead to hours of frustration. In this guide, we’ll show you how to test a replacement compressor safely and efficiently before installation. Why Pre-Testing…

Statistics can seem scary, but they don’t have to be! Let’s break down some common statistical terms using a real-life example: how scientists figure out how much vitamin D people need. 1. Average (Mean) The average is just the “middle number” if everyone shared equally. Imagine you have 5 toy cars going at speeds: 2,…

Introduction When building dynamic form rendering systems in ASP.NET Core, developers often face a dilemma: how to maintain type safety and IntelliSense support while allowing flexible, runtime-configurable layouts. Traditional approaches using string-based property names sacrifice compile-time safety, making refactoring risky and error-prone. In this article, we’ll explore how expression trees solve this problem elegantly, using a real-world…

Introduction In modern web development, the push toward low-code and no-code solutions is driven by the need to build applications faster, with less complexity, and with fewer lines of code. One powerful but often overlooked approach to achieving this is unobtrusive AJAX combined with convention-based development. This article explores how these techniques can dramatically reduce boilerplate code while…

Introduction Migrating Docker-based services from one server to another seems straightforward at first: copy the containers, move the volumes, update the DNS. However, there’s a critical detail that can trip you up if you’re using a reverse proxy like Nginx Proxy Manager, Traefik, or Caddy: where you point your upstreams matters more than you might think.…

Even beginners can benefit — jogging is optional. Most people think that “real training” means gasping for breath, drenched in sweat, or barely able to walk afterward. But here’s the surprising truth: You don’t have to jog to improve your aerobic fitness.All you need is your heart in Zone 2 for long enough to trigger…

When migrating Drone CI to a new server, you’ll want to preserve your build history. Here’s how to migrate the Drone PostgreSQL database volume. Prerequisites Step 1: Find the Drone Database Volume On your source server, identify the Drone database container and volume: Look for the volume name in the output. It’s typically something like drone-ci_drone-db-data or drone_drone-db-data.…