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Sep 19, 2026 · Cloud Native

Workspace Files & Pre-Gateway: Routing to the Right Container, Landing on the Right Disk

This article explains how a pre-gateway routes requests to the correct container type, how dual storage tracks (shared filesystem for development, object storage for runtime) prevent file inconsistencies, and why a same-region file proxy handles I/O operations, including design trade-offs and common pitfalls.