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AI ArchitectureAI ArchitectureArchitecture Pattern

From tmux to DBOS — Rebuilding a 6-Agent Build Pipeline on Postgres

Why I rebuilt the six-agent build pipeline I use for ebatt.ai on DBOS — what the legacy tmux daemon could not give me, why DBOS won over Temporal and Inngest, and the four things that actually changed once Postgres was holding the state.

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Vanya SmytheApr 25, 2026
AI ArchitectureAI ArchitectureArchitecture Pattern

The Second Brain Pattern — Voice Notes to CRM in Under a Minute

A reusable Telegram → Whisper → knowledge-graph → CRM pattern I run for myself and adapt for clients. Why every outbound message still needs a human, and what I learned migrating it from n8n to Windmill.

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Vanya SmytheApr 25, 2026
Workflow AutomationWorkflow AutomationHead-to-Head

n8n vs Zapier vs Make: Self-Hosted Workflow Automation for AI Teams

A practitioner's comparison of three workflow automation platforms for AI teams — from someone who runs 40+ production workflows across all three.

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Vanya SmytheFeb 22, 2026
Vector DatabasesVector DatabasesHead-to-Head

Qdrant vs Weaviate vs Milvus: A 2026 Practitioner Verdict

A practitioner's comparison of three leading vector databases for 2026 — from someone who has deployed all three in production AI systems.

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Vanya SmytheFeb 21, 2026
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Battery Systems

Designing Industrial Battery Rooms: Fundamentals and Standards

Industrial battery rooms require careful design to ensure safety, compliance, and operational efficiency. This guide covers essential design principles and relevant standards.

Vanya SmytheMar 15, 2024
Battery Systems3 min read

Industrial Battery Installation Fundamentals

A practical guide to site preparation and installation procedures for industrial batteries, covering multiple battery technologies and common pitfalls to avoid.

Vanya SmytheMar 14, 2024
Battery Technology3 min read

LiFePO4 Compared with VRLA Batteries

A comprehensive comparison of lithium iron phosphate and valve-regulated lead-acid batteries across performance, operating conditions, and environmental considerations.

Vanya SmytheDec 10, 2022
Tools & Calculators3 min read

EN 50272-2 Hydrogen Venting Calculator

Understanding hydrogen venting requirements for battery room design, with a free calculator tool based on EN 50272-2 standards.

Vanya SmytheJun 15, 2020
Battery Technology4 min read

Industrial Battery Capacity Variation During Life

Understanding IEEE-485-2010 aging margins and how battery capacity changes over service life for lead-acid and lithium technologies.

Vanya SmytheJun 10, 2020