Author: alex
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API rate limiting in Node.js: a practical guide with real code examples
Rate limiting isn’t optional once your API is public. Without it, one misbehaving client, one scraper, or one brute-force login attempt can…
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State management in 2026: do you still need Redux, or is Zustand/Jotai enough
Redux used to be the default answer for React state management. In 2026 it’s one option among several, and for most apps…
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How to structure a large React project so it doesn’t collapse under its own weight
Most React projects don’t fail because of a bad library choice. They fail because nobody enforced a folder structure, and eighteen months…
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Vite vs Webpack in 2026: is it finally time to migrate
Webpack has powered most production frontends for a decade, but Vite has been the default choice for new projects since around 2023.…
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Zod, Yup, or Valibot: choosing a validation library for your TypeScript project in 2026
Every TypeScript project eventually needs runtime validation, because the type system disappears the moment data crosses a network boundary. Zod, Yup, and…
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How to debug memory leaks in a Node.js application step by step
A Node.js process that slowly eats more RAM until it gets OOM-killed is one of the most frustrating bugs to chase, because…
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Bun vs Node.js vs Deno in 2026: which runtime should you actually use
Node.js is no longer the only serious option for running JavaScript on the server. Bun and Deno have both matured past the…
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TypeScript strict mode: a practical migration guide for existing JavaScript projects
Turning on TypeScript strict mode in an existing JavaScript codebase feels like opening a can of worms — because it is one.…
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Next.js vs Remix vs Astro in 2026: choosing the right framework for your project
Next.js, Remix, and Astro all shipped major version updates in the last two years, and all three now claim to be the…
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React Server Components in 2026: what changed and what still confuses developers
React Server Components stopped being an experimental idea years ago, but they’re still one of the most misunderstood parts of the React…