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Optimizing SQLite for Django in production

The default SQLite settings in Django are fine for development but will hit "database is locked" errors under any concurrency. Here's the config I use in production.

Isaac Bythewood Isaac Bythewood
2026-04-18

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Minimal automated updates for Alpine Linux
Minimal automated updates for Alpine Linux
Many Linux distros have a way to configure automated updates but somewhat surprisingly Alpine Linux does not.
Isaac Bythewood Isaac Bythewood
2022-07-16
Using EditorConfig to improve coding style consistency
Using EditorConfig to improve coding style consistency
EditorConfig has been around for almost a decade at this point. It is widely supported by many editors natively and many more with plugins.
Isaac Bythewood Isaac Bythewood
2022-05-21
Creating a PWA with Next.js and next-pwa to improve your websites UX
Creating a PWA with Next.js and next-pwa to improve your websites UX
Turning your website into a PWA, especially if your website doesn't rely on an internet connection at all, can greatly improve its user experience by allowing them to access your web app anywhere.
Isaac Bythewood Isaac Bythewood
2022-06-18