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Database Migrations in Production: Zero-Downtime Strategies That Actually Work
Running migrations on a live database is terrifying. Here's how to do it without waking up at 3am to angry users.
Ștefan Binisor · May 18, 2026
Stripe Dunning: How to Recover Failed Payments Without Annoying Your Users
Failed payments kill MRR silently. Here's how to set up Stripe dunning properly — webhooks, retry logic, and emails that actually recover revenue.
Ștefan Binisor · May 18, 2026
Multi-Factor Authentication in Next.js Without a Library
TOTP-based 2FA from scratch in Next.js — no Authy SDK, no magic packages. Just crypto, QR codes, and a bit of base32.
Robert Seghedi · May 18, 2026
Docker and Next.js: A Practical Guide to Containerizing for Non-Vercel Deployments
Vercel is great until it isn't. Here's how to properly containerize a Next.js app with Docker so you can deploy anywhere without surprises.
Robert Seghedi · May 18, 2026
Next.js Layouts vs Templates — When to Use Each (And When You're Using the Wrong One)
Both share UI across pages, but layouts and templates behave completely differently. Here's when each one will save you — or bite you.
Ștefan Binisor · May 18, 2026
Analytics for Indie Devs — What to Actually Measure (And What's Just Noise)
Most indie devs either track nothing or drown in dashboards. Here's what we actually look at, what we ignore, and why vanity metrics will gaslight you.
Robert Seghedi · May 18, 2026
Stripe Tax: The Lazy Developer's Guide to Not Going to Tax Jail
Stripe Tax can handle VAT, GST, and US sales tax automatically — but only if you set it up right. Here's what actually matters.
Robert Seghedi · May 18, 2026
Next.js Image Component: Performance Gains You're Probably Missing
Most devs use next/image just to silence the linter. Here's what it actually does and how to squeeze every bit of performance from it.
Ștefan Binisor · May 18, 2026
SEO for Developers: Technical Optimization That Actually Moves the Needle
Skip the keyword fluff. Here's the technical SEO work that actually gets your Next.js app ranking — from Core Web Vitals to structured data.
Robert Seghedi · May 18, 2026