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Astro 5 vs Next.js for Marketing Sites: I Migrated 3 Projects
Next.js dev server cold start hit 14 seconds on a static portfolio, that was the breaking point. Bundle dropped from 187 KB to 9 KB across 3 sites, Lighthouse went 78 to 100. Server islands and the content layer in...
Read articleHow I Built a Viral Web Game That Got 156K Views
Center This Div hit 156K views in 48 hours from one Reddit post. The full breakdown: tech stack, anti-cheat, launch strategy, and real numbers.
How I Built an Anti-Cheat System for a CSS Game
Three versions of anti-cheat for a CSS centering game with 3,000+ attempts. HMAC tokens, pattern analysis, and HTTP 418 teapots.
Vercel Deployment Workflows for Solo Developers
Vercel deployment workflows for solo developers. Staging environments, preview deploys, rollbacks, and how to stop pushing bugs to production.
Building a Webhook System for Shopify Order Automation
Build a webhook system for Shopify order automation with Next.js. HMAC verification, plan upgrades, and handling edge cases in production.
Next.js App Router + Clerk Auth: A Practical Setup Guide
Step-by-step guide to integrating Clerk authentication with Next.js App Router, including middleware, webhooks, and production deployment.
React Server Components: What Designers Need to Know
React Server Components explained for designers. What RSC changes about building UIs, when to use client vs server components, and practical examples.
How to Set Up Clerk Authentication for Any Next.js Project
Set up Clerk authentication in any Next.js project with Google OAuth, email codes, webhooks, and custom styling. A complete practical guide.