Field notes

Notes

Compact reminders for common operational checks and web engineering tasks.

DNS changes

When changing host records, lower TTL before migration, verify from more than one resolver, and keep old endpoints online during propagation.

HTTP status classes

Use 2xx for success, 3xx for redirects, 4xx for client-side request issues, and 5xx when the server failed to complete a valid request.

Release checklist

Before a small release, confirm backups, expected ports, service status, logs, rollback command, and one real user journey.

Network troubleshooting

Separate local device issues from route issues: test DNS resolution, TCP or UDP reachability, packet loss, and one known-good endpoint.