Welcome to blog.nathandarker.it — my personal blog and technical knowledge base, hosted on GitHub Pages. It serves as a living repository of notes, guides, and practical write-ups based on hands-on learning and real-world experience.
This blog exists to:
- Document what I’m learning, building, and experimenting with.
- Share practical, no-nonsense technical guides.
- Act as a long-term reference for systems, tools, and workflows.
- Showcase projects and ideas in a clear, structured way.
The focus is on learning by doing, with an emphasis on clarity, reproducibility, and real use cases rather than theory alone.
The blog covers a broad but related set of technical areas, including:
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AI: Exploring LLM's, AI tools, workflows, prompt engineering, and how AI integrates into everyday life.
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Cloud Computing & DevOps: Exploring Azure, Docker, Kubernetes Containers, CI/CD, automation and DevOps best practices.
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Linux System Administration: Exploring the command line, tools, system configuration, performance, and best practices across various distros.
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Scripting & Automation: Working with Bash, PowerShell, Power Automate, n8n and Apple Shortcuts for improving efficiency.
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Operating Systems: Working productively across Windows, macOS, and Linux environments.
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Productivity: Exploring Tools, techniques, and systems that support focus, organisation, and efficiency.
The site is built as a fast, lightweight static blog with a focus on readability and maintainability.
- Static Site Generator: Hugo
- Theme: Chirpy (Hugo) A Hugo port of the popular Jekyll Chirpy theme, chosen for its clean layout and documentation-friendly design.
- Hosting: GitHub Pages
Content is written in Markdown and version-controlled, making it easy to evolve the site alongside ongoing learning.