Who I am?
I’m Dario Ristic, a technology enthusiast, entrepreneur, and lifelong learner passionate about building things that matter. I work at the intersection of technology, business, and open source, constantly exploring how we can create better systems, both technical and human.
My journey has been shaped by a deep curiosity about how things work - from the inner workings of Linux systems to the principles that drive successful businesses. I believe in the power of open source, continuous learning, and sharing knowledge with the community.
I spend my time working on DevOps practices, contributing to open source projects, reading books that expand my understanding of technology and life, and building businesses that solve real problems. This digital garden is where I capture, connect, and cultivate the insights I gather along the way.
Why this project?
This kind of project is called a Digital garden.
This digital garden serves as my second brain - a place where I keep track of what I know, what I’m learning, and what I want to remember. It’s my personal knowledge base, a living document that evolves as I do.
I’ve always believed that knowledge should be shared, not hoarded. This garden allows me to:
- Document my learnings in technology, DevOps, Linux, and open source
- Capture wisdom from books and life experiences
- Connect ideas across different domains
- Share insights that might help others on similar journeys
- Build a searchable repository of knowledge that grows over time
But why not just use a blog or wiki?
Because I don’t want to be constrained by traditional publishing formats. A digital garden offers:
- Content over format - Ideas matter more than presentation
- No chronological pressure - I can update and refine thoughts over time
- True ownership - My content, my platform, my rules
- Technical simplicity - Just Markdown, Git, and open source tools
- Interconnected knowledge - Ideas link naturally, creating a web of understanding
- Freedom to evolve - I can change my mind, update my thinking, and grow publicly
How to use this garden?
Explore freely. There’s no right or wrong way to navigate.
- Browse the sidebar to discover topics that interest you
- Follow links between related ideas
- Use the search to find specific topics
- Read deeply or skim lightly - whatever serves you best
This is a work in progress, always growing and evolving. Some notes are polished, others are rough drafts. Some ideas are fully formed, others are seeds just beginning to sprout.
Feel free to disagree, question, or build upon what you find here. Knowledge grows through dialogue and discussion. If something resonates with you or sparks a thought, I’d love to hear about it - reach out and let’s connect.
What you’ll find here?
This garden contains my notes and thoughts on:
- Technology - Software development, system design, and technical deep-dives
- DevOps & Linux - Infrastructure, automation, containerization, and Linux system administration
- Open Source - Contributions, learnings, and thoughts on the open source ecosystem
- Business - Entrepreneurship, product development, and building sustainable businesses
- Books - Insights, quotes, and learnings from books I’ve read
- Life Wisdom - Reflections on productivity, personal development, and living well
- Philosophy - Thoughts on how we think, learn, and make sense of the world
The content varies - sometimes you’ll find detailed articles, other times just quick notes or quotes that resonated with me. Some topics are deeply explored, others are just starting points for future exploration.
I update this garden regularly, but not on a fixed schedule. New content appears when I have something meaningful to share, whether that’s daily or monthly.
This is my attempt to build knowledge in public, to share what I’m learning, and to create something that might be useful to others walking similar paths. Welcome to my digital garden - I hope you find something valuable here.
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