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Monorepo vs Polyrepo for Next.js Projects: What Actually Matters
We've tried both. Here's the honest breakdown of when a monorepo saves you and when it buries you.
Robert Seghedi · May 25, 2026
Next.js Environment Variables: Public vs Private, and the Mistakes That'll Bite You in Production
NEXT_PUBLIC_ looks simple until you accidentally expose a secret key or wonder why your server variable is undefined on the client.
Ștefan Binisor · May 25, 2026
Soft Deletes vs Hard Deletes: When to Actually Use Each
Soft deletes feel safe until your queries slow to a crawl and your GDPR lawyer calls. Here's how to pick the right strategy.
Ștefan Binisor · May 25, 2026
Zod Schema Validation: From Form Inputs to API Responses
Stop trusting data you didn't validate. Here's how we use Zod end-to-end — forms, server actions, API routes, and external responses.
Ștefan Binisor · May 25, 2026
Bun vs Node.js in 2025 — Is It Actually Worth Switching?
Bun is fast. We know. But fast at what, exactly? Here's what actually matters when deciding whether to migrate your Next.js project.
Robert Seghedi · May 24, 2026
Cursor vs Claude Code: How We Actually Use Both (And When We Switch)
We've been deep in the AI pair programming trenches. Here's what works, what wastes your time, and how to use Cursor and Claude Code without losing your mind.
Robert Seghedi · May 24, 2026
Monitoring Next.js Apps in Production: Errors, Performance, and Uptime Without Losing Sleep
A practical guide to knowing when your Next.js app is broken before your users tell you — covering error tracking, Core Web Vitals, and uptime monitoring.
Ștefan Binisor · May 24, 2026
Streaming AI Responses in Next.js: Real-Time UX with Server-Sent Events
Stop making users stare at a spinner while your LLM thinks. Here's how to stream AI responses in Next.js using SSE and the Vercel AI SDK.
Ștefan Binisor · May 24, 2026
Next.js Environment Variables: Public vs Private, and the Mistakes That'll Burn You
NEXT_PUBLIC_ looks innocent until your secret key ends up in the browser bundle. Here's how env vars actually work in Next.js and what trips everyone up.
Ștefan Binisor · May 24, 2026