Self-Hosting LLMs in 2026 — When the Math Actually Works
Practical LLM self-hosting math: GPU pricing, throughput per GPU, sustained load break-even, vLLM tuning, and when API still wins.
Infrastructure
Sandboxed Code Execution for AI Agents — E2B, Modal, Daytona, and the 2026 Stack
Why agents need sandboxed code execution, the 2026 platforms (E2B, Modal, Daytona, Fly Machines, custom microVMs), tradeoffs, and how to wire it into an agent.
AI Gateways in 2026 — LiteLLM, Portkey, Helicone, and the OpenAI Façade
Why AI gateways became standard infrastructure in 2026. The OpenAI-compatible façade pattern, LiteLLM vs Portkey vs Helicone vs OpenRouter, fallbacks, caching, observability, cost control, and how to drop one in front of an existing app.
Load Balancers Explained: L4 vs L7, Algorithms, and the Patterns Behind Scale
Everything an app developer should know about load balancers — L4 vs L7, distribution algorithms, health checks, sticky sessions, and which tools to reach for in 2026.