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When to Choose REST Over tRPC: A Comparative Analysis
#development#nextjs
When to Choose REST Over tRPC: A Comparative Analysis

Stop overcomplicating your API architecture. Find out if REST's simplicity and flexibility better suit your team's needs than tRPC's type-safety promises. Make an informed choice.

04 May 2025
SSR vs. CSR: Understanding the Client-Server Model in Next.js and React
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SSR vs. CSR: Understanding the Client-Server Model in Next.js and React

Stop the endless hydration headaches! Master Next.js rendering with clear examples of when to use SSR for SEO and fast loads, and when CSR delivers better user interaction.

04 May 2025
The Future of Routing in React: Embracing SSR and Type Safety
#development#react
The Future of Routing in React: Embracing SSR and Type Safety

Feeling overwhelmed by modern React routing? From file-based systems to SSR complexity, discover how to navigate these changes without sacrificing your sanity or productivity.

01 May 2025
Understanding Token Storage: Local Storage vs HttpOnly Cookies
#development#authentication
Understanding Token Storage: Local Storage vs HttpOnly Cookies

Tired of conflicting advice about JWT storage? Learn why seniors warn against localStorage, and discover the real security trade-offs between HttpOnly cookies and local storage for your authentication system.

01 May 2025
Lazy Loading in Next.js: The Future of Resource Optimization
#nextjs#development
Lazy Loading in Next.js: The Future of Resource Optimization

Struggling with high TBT scores? Discover how to master Next.js lazy loading to optimize React's hydration process and stop your components from killing your Lighthouse performance.

30 April 2025
How to Improve PageSpeed Score with Next.js
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How to Improve PageSpeed Score with Next.js

Tired of poor PageSpeed scores? Master Next.js performance with real techniques for image optimization, SSR, and font loading. Get the nitty-gritty details developers crave.

29 April 2025
Understanding Authentication Security: Server-side Checks in Next.js
#authentication#development#nextjs
Understanding Authentication Security: Server-side Checks in Next.js

Tired of wrestling with Next.js auth? Learn why your client-side checks aren't enough and how to implement bulletproof server-side authentication that even seasoned hackers can't bypass.

28 April 2025
Understanding and Utilizing Robots.txt and User Agent Blocking
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Understanding and Utilizing Robots.txt and User Agent Blocking

Tired of AI bots sucking your server resources dry? Learn how to effectively shield your web apps from relentless crawler traffic using robots.txt and user agent blocking - beyond just the basics.

28 April 2025
Understanding React's Hydration Process: The Missing Link to Enhanced Performance
#react#development#nextjs
Understanding React's Hydration Process: The Missing Link to Enhanced Performance

Tired of poor TBT scores and unresponsive buttons after page load? Dive deep into React's hydration process and discover expert techniques to transform your Next.js app's performance.

28 April 2025
Ultimate Guide to Securing JWT Authentication with httpOnly Cookies
#authentication#development
Ultimate Guide to Securing JWT Authentication with httpOnly Cookies

Stop storing JWTs in local storage! Learn why httpOnly cookies are your best defense against XSS attacks and how to implement them properly in your authentication flow.

27 April 2025