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Rendering as Infrastructure: Thumbnail and Derivative Generation for Heavy 3D Models

A practical architecture look at 3D derivative generation for heavy models: static thumbnails, GLB previews, animated renders, file-size tiers, failure states, fallback UX, and derivative storage.

Mesh-SyncRendering3D ModelsWorkers
architecture

DDD as an Anti-Hallucination Architecture: Guardrails for Agentic AI in MeshSync

How the MeshSync Java backend uses DDD, CQRS, hexagonal boundaries, architecture tests, typed contracts, and domain gates to keep AI-assisted implementation clean and reviewable.

DDDAgentic AIGuardrailsCQRS
software

From Pipelines to Contracts: Scaling 15+ Workers Without Losing System Coherence

A practical architecture guide to contract-first worker platforms, based on Mesh-Sync's BullMQ orchestration, generated clients, modular pipelines, and validation discipline.

Distributed SystemsWorker PoolsContractsBullMQ
architecture

Designing MeshPack: How Standards Emerge from Real 3D Model Workflows

A practical look at MeshPack, the Mesh-Sync package format for portable 3D asset snapshots, integrity checks, sharded indices, extensions, and conformance levels.

StandardsMeshPackInteroperabilityRequirements Engineering
architecture

Strategic Architecture Decisions: Building Mesh-Sync Between Research, SaaS, and Marketplaces

How Mesh-Sync uses BYOS, MeshPack, workers, traceability, generated contracts, and observability to keep product learning cheap.

Strategic ArchitectureSaaSDeep TechADR
3d-printing

3D Printing Meets Electroplating: A Complete Maker's Guide

A practical guide to electroplating SLA and FDM 3D prints ~ from conductive coatings to copper and nickel finishes, with chemistry, safety, and troubleshooting.

3D PrintingElectroplatingSLAFDM
software

C4 Modelling for Complex Distributed Systems

Applying C4 model diagrams to a real distributed platform ~ from system context down to code-level detail, with practical examples and living documentation strategies.

C4 ModelArchitectureSystems DesignDiagramming
architecture

Integrating AI Workflows with Guardrails in DDD/Hexagonal Architecture and CQRS

How to embed LLM-powered agents into enterprise-grade architecture without losing control ~ ports and adapters, domain events, budget caps, state machines, and observable AI in production.

AIDDDHexagonal ArchitectureCQRS
architecture

Model-Based Systems Engineering: Pipeline Orchestration for Distributed Systems

How MBSE principles translate into YAML-driven DAG orchestration ~ dependency resolution, stage execution, validation layers, and observable infrastructure in production.

MBSEPipeline OrchestrationSystems EngineeringDAG