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Next.js Image Component — Performance Gains You're Probably Missing
You're using next/image but still scoring 70 on LCP. Here's what props you're skipping and why they matter.
Robert Seghedi · May 20, 2026
Streaming and Suspense in Next.js — How Progressive Loading Actually Works
Suspense boundaries and streaming let your pages load fast even when data is slow. Here's how to use them without breaking everything.
Robert Seghedi · May 20, 2026
Email Preview and Testing Tools That Save You From Embarrassment
Sending broken emails to your entire user base is a rite of passage. Here's how to make sure it never happens to you.
Ștefan Binisor · May 20, 2026
Next.js Layouts vs Templates: What's Actually Different and When It Matters
Next.js has both layouts and templates in the App Router. They look similar but behave very differently. Here's when you need each one.
Ștefan Binisor · May 20, 2026
Handling Customer Support as a Two-Person Team Without Losing Your Mind
Two devs, one inbox, zero dedicated support staff. Here's the actual system we built to handle customer support without it eating our lives.
Robert Seghedi · May 20, 2026
Designing Emails That Look Good in Outlook — Yes, It's Still Hard in 2025
Outlook still renders email like it's 2003, and your beautiful React Email template will break. Here's how to survive it.
Robert Seghedi · May 20, 2026
Multi-Tenancy Database Patterns: Shared Schema vs Isolated — When to Pick What
The database decision you make on day one will haunt you for years. Here's how shared schemas, isolated schemas, and hybrid approaches actually work in production.
Robert Seghedi · May 20, 2026
Next.js and WebSockets: Real-Time Features Without Losing Your Mind
Next.js is server-first, but your users want live updates. Here's how WebSockets actually work in App Router — and when to use something else.
Robert Seghedi · May 20, 2026
Vercel Deployment Best Practices for Next.js (The Ones That Actually Matter)
Not every Vercel 'best practice' is worth your time. Here's what we actually use after shipping dozens of Next.js apps to production.
Robert Seghedi · May 20, 2026