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Notes from real work.

Applied AI, cloud engineering, data systems, security, and the occasional argument about how software should be built.

MCP Gateway on Azure APIM: Lessons & Tips

Azure API Management service also known as APIM is a gateway that centralizes authentication and request routing for backend services, simplifying security and access control. In the age of LLMs, MCP Servers and Agents, It is a crucial component for managing access and ensuring safe access to the benefits of generative AI.

What VS Code Remembers on Your Mac

VS Code stores configuration, extension state, workspace state, local file history, plugins, and logs across several locations on macOS. This post maps those directories, explains what they reveal, and separates local editor state from GitHub Copilot CLI and cloud data.