How Fly.io Uses Docker

This article explains the design and implementation of Sprites, Fly. io's new product offering instant-creation Linux VMs with 100GB durable storage backed by object storage.

Fly. io introduces 'Sprites' — durable, persistent cloud computers designed as an alternative to ephemeral sandboxes for AI coding agents.

The article discusses Corrosion, a novel service discovery system developed by Fly. io that addresses the challenges of state synchronization in distributed systems.

Phoenix. new is a fully-online coding agent designed for Elixir and Phoenix, enabling rapid development of collaborative, real-time applications.

The article discusses the deployment of Kamal 2. 0 in production environments, highlighting the challenges faced and the solutions available for effective software deployment.

The article discusses a complex concurrency bug encountered in Fly. io's Anycast router, implemented in Rust.

The article discusses the shift in user demographics on Fly. io's platform, highlighting how robots have become the primary drivers of growth.

The article discusses the operationalization of Macaroon tokens at Fly. io, detailing their implementation, benefits, and challenges.

The article discusses the challenges and realizations Fly. io faced while integrating GPU support into their cloud services.

The article discusses the integration of Livebook, FLAME, and the Nx stack to create AI GPU clusters that can be operated from a laptop.

The article discusses the complexities and solutions involved in migrating stateful applications on Fly.

The article discusses a secure method for accessing AWS resources without using access keys by leveraging OpenID Connect (OIDC) to establish trust between AWS and Fly. io.

The article discusses the development of an open-source AI image description service using large language models (LLMs) like LLaVA and tools such as Ollama and PocketBase.

The article discusses Fly. io's innovative approach to enhancing WireGuard's performance and scalability by implementing Just-In-Time (JIT) peer configuration.

The article discusses the beta release of Fly Kubernetes, a managed Kubernetes service that simplifies the deployment and management of Kubernetes workloads on Fly. io infrastructure.

The article discusses the concept of Event Driven Machines on Fly. io, highlighting how to efficiently utilize fast-booting VMs to process events in a serverless-like manner.

Fly. io introduces Fly Kubernetes (FKS), a new implementation of Kubernetes that runs on its platform, allowing users to leverage Kubernetes tooling while benefiting from Fly. io's infrastructure.

The article discusses how to utilize Fly. io's GPU Machines for running AI workloads, specifically focusing on the Whisper Webservice for audio transcription.

The article discusses Fly. io's recent fundraising efforts, including a total of $95 million raised from investors like A16Z, Intel Capital, and EQT Ventures.

This article discusses how to implement lightweight background jobs for a Python web application using Fly Machines, which are fast-starting virtual machines based on Firecracker.

The article discusses the importance of centralizing logs for applications running on Fly. io, detailing the process of shipping logs using the Fly Log Shipper and NATS.

The article discusses the evolution of Fly. io's scheduling system, detailing the transition from traditional orchestrators like Kubernetes and Nomad to a custom-built solution called flyd.

The article discusses the development of Fly Postgres, a database offering by Fly. io, detailing its evolution from a platform without durable storage to an automated database solution.

This article provides a comprehensive guide on creating a scale-to-zero Minecraft server using Terraform and Fly Machines.

This article discusses the process of building a remote in-browser IDE using Fly.

The article discusses the launch of Laravel Bytes, a new resource for deploying Laravel applications globally on Fly. io.

The article 'The Serverless Server' by Will Jordan discusses the concept of serverless computing, particularly focusing on the design and implications of serverless platforms like AWS Lambda.

The article discusses recent updates and features implemented at Fly. io, focusing on enhancements to their web UI, CLI tool flyctl, and various backend optimizations.

The article provides a detailed changelog from Fly. io, highlighting new features, improvements, and fixes made to their platform.

Fly Machines is an API developed by Fly. io that allows for the rapid booting of virtual machines (VMs) in approximately 300 milliseconds.

The article discusses recent updates and improvements made by Fly. io to enhance application performance and security.

The article serves as a changelog detailing recent updates and features added to Fly. io, a platform for running applications in VMs globally.

The article discusses the challenges and strategies of using Consul for service discovery at Fly. io, highlighting the complexities of maintaining consistency across a global infrastructure.

The article discusses the implementation and evolution of user-mode WireGuard at Fly. io, detailing how it enhances the platform's functionality, particularly in enabling SSH access to applications.

The article introduces the new Turboku launcher, which allows users to effortlessly clone their Heroku apps to Fly. io without data migration.

The article discusses the challenges and considerations involved in implementing a self-service account deactivation feature for Fly. io.

This article discusses the implementation of a Livebook launcher using LiveView on Fly. io, focusing on the challenges and solutions for managing temporary private data during deployment.

The article discusses a bug in Safari 15 that affects LiveView applications by causing the CSS property 'pointer-events: none' to persist indefinitely, rendering elements non-interactive.

The article discusses the costs associated with running applications on Fly. io, particularly focusing on the necessity and expense of routable IPv4 addresses for Anycast networking.

The article provides an in-depth exploration of various API token types, their security implications, and the challenges associated with implementing a fine-grained permissions system.

The article discusses how Elixir developers can enhance their business intelligence capabilities using Livebook, a tool that allows for interactive data analysis and visualization directly from Eli...

The article discusses optimizing backend application performance by leveraging Redis for distributed caching, emphasizing the importance of geographic caching to reduce latency.

The article discusses a novel approach to deploying globally distributed PostgreSQL databases using Fly. io's infrastructure.

This article discusses how to monitor Elixir applications deployed on Fly. io using Prometheus and the PromEx library.

The article discusses Livebook, a tool for interactive documentation in Elixir applications, emphasizing its ability to enhance understanding of app logic through real-time code execution and docum...

The article discusses how to integrate Fly Metrics with Prometheus for monitoring performance, creating alerts, and exporting custom metrics.

The article discusses Fly. io's implementation of Prometheus metrics for monitoring applications running on their platform.

This article discusses the development of a distributed turn-based game system using Elixir, highlighting the advantages of using the Phoenix Framework and LiveView for creating responsive applicat...

The article 'Docker without Docker' discusses how Fly. io runs Docker container images on their hardware without using Docker itself.

The article discusses the concept of building a Content Delivery Network (CDN) using simple tools and techniques, emphasizing that a functional CDN can be created in a short timeframe, even on basi...