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2024-10-20

Next.js

App Router Deep Dive: How It Changed SEO, Caching, and Developer Mindset Forever

Explore how Next.js App Router transformed SEO, performance, and the way developers think about rendering.

Next.jsApp RouterSEOPerformanceReact Server Components

2024-11-02

Next.js

The Dark Side of Static Generation: When SSG Hurts More Than Helps

Static generation isn't always the answer. Learn when SSG can harm SEO, DX, and performance in large apps.

Next.jsSSGISRSEOPerformance

2024-11-15

React

How React’s Rendering Model Shapes Performance at Scale

Go beyond reconciliation — understand React’s rendering internals and how they affect large-scale apps.

ReactRenderingPerformanceFiberConcurrent Mode

2024-11-27

JavaScript

pnpm vs npm vs yarn vs bun: The Package Manager Wars, 2025 Edition

Compare npm, yarn, pnpm, and bun — performance, reliability, and developer experience in 2025.

npmpnpmyarnbunTooling

2024-12-10

Next.js

Server Actions vs. API Routes: Choosing the Right Abstraction

Next.js now offers Server Actions — but should you replace your API routes? A deep dive into trade-offs.

Next.jsServer ActionsAPI RoutesApp Router

2024-12-24

AI

Inside the Mind of an LLM: How Transformers Actually Think

A developer’s guide to understanding how large language models process, reason, and generate text.

LLMAITransformersNeural NetworksMachine Learning

2025-01-07

React

Micro-Frontends with React: Practical Architecture for Large-Scale Teams

Break down monolithic frontends with React micro-frontend architecture that scales with your team.

ReactMicro-FrontendsArchitectureScalability

2025-01-20

Ecosystem

Edge Functions vs Serverless vs Workers: Where Should Your Code Really Run?

Compare edge functions, serverless, and workers — understand latency, cost, and best use cases.

EdgeServerlessCloudflare WorkersPerformance

2025-02-02

AI

Beyond ChatGPT: Understanding the Real Architecture Behind Modern AI APIs

Explore how ChatGPT and similar AI APIs actually work — from model hosting to request orchestration.

ChatGPTAI APIsOpenAIArchitecture

2025-02-15

React

How React’s Concurrent Rendering Impacts User Experience and SEO

Understand how concurrent rendering changes React’s behavior and improves perceived performance.

ReactConcurrent RenderingSEOPerformance

2025-02-28

Next.js

Rethinking Data Fetching: From getServerSideProps to React Server Components

Next.js 14 redefines data fetching. Learn how RSC replaces the old getServerSideProps paradigm.

Next.jsData FetchingReact Server ComponentsPerformance

2025-03-12

TypeScript

TypeScript’s Future: From Type Safety to Type Intelligence

The next generation of TypeScript focuses on type inference, AI assistance, and developer intelligence.

TypeScriptAIDeveloper ToolsType Intelligence

2025-03-26

React

The Hidden Cost of useMemo and useCallback: When Optimization Turns Toxic

Learn when React optimizations become anti-patterns — and how to measure real performance gains.

ReactuseMemouseCallbackPerformanceOptimization

2025-04-08

Next.js

Optimizing Next.js for Lighthouse and Core Web Vitals (Beyond the Basics)

Advanced optimization strategies to hit perfect Lighthouse and Core Web Vitals scores in Next.js.

Next.jsLighthouseCore Web VitalsPerformance

2025-04-21

Ecosystem

Beyond Build Tools: Why Vite and Turbopack Are Rewriting the Frontend Game

Explore how modern bundlers like Vite and Turbopack redefine frontend performance and DX.

ViteTurbopackBuild ToolsFrontend Performance

2025-05-04

AI

The Hidden Costs of AI: Compute, Energy, and Environmental Impact

AI models aren’t free — explore the hidden compute and energy costs behind every API call.

AIEnergyComputeSustainabilityLLM

2025-05-18

Next.js

Building Secure Auth in Next.js Without Third-Party Libraries

Learn how to build custom, secure authentication in Next.js using modern Web APIs and cryptography.

Next.jsAuthenticationSecurityWeb Crypto

2025-06-01

React

From Hooks to Signals: The Next Paradigm Shift in React

Signals are changing how React manages state and reactivity — learn what this means for your codebase.

ReactSignalsState ManagementPerformance

2025-06-15

AI

RAG vs Fine-Tuning: Choosing the Right Strategy for Your LLM

Understand the real trade-offs between Retrieval Augmented Generation and fine-tuning for LLMs.

LLMRAGFine-TuningAI Engineering

2025-06-28

AI

AI in Frontend Development: How Far Can It Really Go?

Can AI design, code, and optimize frontends? A critical look at where AI truly helps developers.

AIFrontendAutomationDeveloper Tools

2025-07-12

Ecosystem

Why Build Tools Like Turbopack and Vite Are Rewriting the Frontend Game

The future of frontend compilation belongs to incremental and intelligent bundlers — here’s why.

ViteTurbopackBuild ToolsPerformance

2025-07-25

React

React Server Components: Rethinking the Boundaries Between Frontend and Backend

A conceptual deep dive into how React Server Components blur the line between frontend and backend.

ReactRSCServer ComponentsNext.js

2025-08-07

Next.js

When to Skip Next.js Altogether: Lessons from Over-Engineered Apps

Not every project needs Next.js. Learn when simplicity beats complexity in web architecture.

Next.jsArchitectureSimplicityWeb Performance

2025-08-20

AI Ecosystem

MCP Servers vs RAG: Two Ways to Give Your AI a Memory

Compare MCP server architecture with RAG systems — learn how each extends an LLM’s context and memory.

AIMCPRAGArchitectureMemory

2025-09-03

React

State Management in 2025: Why You Might Not Need Redux or Zustand Anymore

Re-examining React state management in 2025 — lighter tools, signals, and the death of boilerplate.

ReactState ManagementReduxZustandSignals

2025-09-25

Ecosystem

Monorepos, Microservices, and Modern Dev Workflow: Finding the Balance

Should your team use a monorepo, microservices, or both? Learn how modern tooling bridges the gap.

MonorepoMicroservicesDev WorkflowArchitecture