Lab Journal: First Burn Build — WGPU Backend, Tensor Test

First Burn build on Debian: WGPU backend and a tensor smoke test. Notes only—the architecture write-up is the other post.

First Burn build on Debian: WGPU backend and a tensor smoke test. Notes only—the architecture write-up is the other post.

FDE sits where software, infrastructure, AI, and the customer meet. A roadmap for learning the job, not a title change.

A Hello World in Axum turned into a CRUD REST API in Rust—routes, state, and the pieces that make it shippable.

What I set up I already had Zed, Roc, and Zig on my Debian machine from earlier. Tonight I treated learning like a work block: show up, practice, stop when tired. I made a home base: Bash I open that…

From a fresh Leptos project to a working reactive web application running locally on Debian. Goal acheived Today I started working with Leptos, a Rust framework for building reactive web applications. The project is located at: I used two terminals:…

WASM-4 Setup (Aug 9, 2026) Tonight I finally got WASM-4 up and running on my Debian machine. I arrived here through a chain of tools I’ve been exploring lately. It started with Zed, then curiosity about Roc, which led me…

A practical reference for using and learning Zed, Roc, and Zig together. The big picture Tool Role What it’s for Zed Code editor + AI agent Where I write and edit code Roc High-level functional language Friendly, fast application code…

Setting up a real Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system in a home lab has been on my list for a while. I wanted something powerful enough to teach me real cybersecurity skills, but free and self-hosted. After comparing…

Today was spent setting up two complete learning environments and practicing the fundamentals of both Python (scientific computing) and Rust. Python / SciPy Environment Rust Environment Both environments are now clean, isolated, and ready for continued learning — one focused…

Tailscale Setup – Detailed Summary Set up Tailscale to create a private, encrypted network that connects all devices securely, no matter the location. Tailscale is a zero-config mesh VPN built on WireGuard. It lets computers and phones talk to each…