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Framework comparisons, tool evaluations, and takes that ship.

2026-04-19

Edge Functions vs Serverless: Pick Wrong and You'll Pay for It

Real cost math, cold start benchmarks, and the CPU billing trap nobody warns you about. A senior dev's decision framework for edge functions vs serverless.

2026-04-11

ORM vs Raw SQL: Your ORM Is Fine (Except for These 3 Queries)

Your ORM is fine — until it isn't. EXPLAIN output showing where ORMs cost you, a decision framework for when to drop to raw SQL, and a clean hybrid pattern.

2026-04-11

Vite vs Webpack vs Turbopack 2026: Benchmarks Lie, Data Doesn't

Vite 8 wins greenfield. Rspack wins migrations. Turbopack ships 72% more JS. A senior dev's verdict in 1500 words with a decision matrix.

2026-04-06

AI Debugging Tools 2026: What Actually Saves Time

Not sure when AI debugging helps vs wastes time? 3 patterns where AI saves hours, 3 where it costs you, and a 5-second decision framework.

2026-03-23

Serverless vs Containers: Where the Bill Surprises You (2026)

Skip the pros-and-cons table. Here's when serverless saves you money, when it surprises you on the bill, and why most teams end up using both.

2026-03-22

When to Use a Framework vs Vanilla JS: The 5-Question Test

A 5-question checklist to decide framework vs vanilla JS — with real bundle sizes, maintenance costs, and the hybrid path most teams miss.

2026-03-19

Astro vs Next.js: Why Your Static Site Has 85KB of Useless JavaScript

You're shipping 85KB of React to render static HTML. Astro sends 8KB and scores Lighthouse 100. Here's when to switch and when Next.js still wins.

2026-03-17

Next.js vs Remix vs Nuxt 2026: One Is Obsolete, One Wins

One meta-framework is obsolete, one wins for most teams. A senior dev's opinionated take on Next.js vs Remix vs Nuxt in 2026.

2026-03-16

State Management 2026: Zustand Won. Here's When Redux Still Wins.

Zustand is the new default for React state management in 2026. Here's when Redux still wins, when Jotai fits, and when you need no library at all.

2026-03-06

When AI Code Generation Helps vs. Hurts: A Senior Dev's Take

A senior dev's take on AI code generation pros and cons. When to use AI coding tools, when to close the tab, and the hidden verification tax.