Automating OS patches on Cloud Run
Cloud Run’s automated rebasing keeps your services patched against OS vulnerabilities with zero downtime and zero developer intervention.
Wietse Venema’s Weblog
Technical notes on AI agents, cloud infrastructure, and development workflows.
More writing in 2026
I decided to commit to writing more on this blog in 2026 because writing helps me think clearly, and I've not been doing it enough lately.
2025 in review
A summary of my 2025 writing, focusing on Gemini CLI, Agent Development Kit, and Python data visualization.
Forcing analysis mode in Gemini CLI with pseudo code
A prompt technique to stop Gemini CLI from rushing into implementation and instead discuss logic using annotated pseudo code.
Prototyping better charts with Gemini 3 and Nano Banana Pro
I used the newly released Gemini 3 to redesign a confusing sleep tracker chart. Here is how it analyzed the flaws and generated a clearer visualization.