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Feature Flags in Next.js — Ship Safely Without Long-Lived Branches
Feature flags let you merge code daily and control who sees what at runtime. Here's how we do it without a $500/month SaaS tool.
Ștefan Binisor · May 22, 2026
Tailwind CSS Tips That Senior Devs Actually Use (Not the Docs Stuff)
Beyond utility classes and responsive prefixes — the Tailwind patterns that make codebases maintainable at scale.
Ștefan Binisor · May 22, 2026
Next.js Font Optimization: Why Your Fonts Are Slowing You Down
next/font exists and most devs still load fonts the slow way. Here's what's actually happening and how to fix it properly.
Robert Seghedi · May 22, 2026
Rate Limiting in Next.js — Protecting Your API Without Overcomplicating It
Most Next.js apps have zero rate limiting until someone abuses them. Here's how to add it properly, without spinning up Redis on day one.
Ștefan Binisor · May 22, 2026
Optimistic Updates with Server Actions and Drizzle: Make Your UI Feel Instant
Stop making users stare at spinners. Here's how we wire optimistic updates with Next.js server actions and Drizzle ORM without losing your mind.
Ștefan Binisor · May 21, 2026
Toast Notifications Done Right: Sonner, React Hot Toast, and When to Use Each
Most apps get toast notifications wrong — too many, too loud, blocking clicks. Here's how to do them properly with Sonner and when to consider alternatives.
Robert Seghedi · May 21, 2026
React useMemo and useCallback: When They Help and When They're Just Noise
Most React performance problems aren't solved by memoization. Here's how to tell the difference before you wrap everything in useMemo.
Robert Seghedi · May 21, 2026
Launch Day Playbook — How We Actually Ship New Templates
Behind every template launch is a checklist born from embarrassing mistakes. Here's the exact process we follow so nothing blows up.
Ștefan Binisor · May 21, 2026
pnpm vs npm vs Bun: Which Package Manager Should You Actually Use in 2025?
We've shipped production apps with all three. Here's what we actually think after the benchmarks stop mattering and real problems start.
Robert Seghedi · May 21, 2026