Opinions

Framework comparisons, tool evaluations, and takes that ship.

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.

2026-03-05

Claude Code vs Cursor vs GitHub Copilot: A Developer's Honest Take

Claude Code vs Cursor vs GitHub Copilot compared by a developer who uses all three. Real workflows, real costs, and which one actually saves you time.

2026-03-04

React vs. Vue vs. Svelte in 2026: A Pragmatist's Guide

React vs Vue vs Svelte compared on bundle size, hiring, DX, and ecosystem. A pragmatic breakdown to help you pick the right framework for your project.

2026-02-26

Tailwind CSS vs. Vanilla CSS in 2026: When Each Makes Sense

Tailwind vs CSS isn't about which is better. It's about which fits your project. Real bundle sizes, code examples, and a pragmatic decision framework.

2026-02-24

SQL vs. NoSQL: Pick the Right One (It Matters Less Than You Think)

SQL vs NoSQL: a pragmatic breakdown of when each database type matters, when it doesn't, and how to stop overthinking the decision.